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ugh the internet is just so wild sometimes. like can we all just take a deep breath and be kind to each other?
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been saying that since the dark ages but people keep fueling the content mills with rage posts
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same, it's like everyone's stress is amplified online. but at the same time. There's no better motivator to stay humble and grounded than seeing all the noise and nonsense
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wish more people felt that way. Sadly we seem to amplify the loud and trollable folks way more than the kind ones. still trying to figure out what sparks that anxiety online.
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being kind? on the internet? that's a bold strategy, cotton. let's see if it pays off.
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that's a load of shit. the internet is the only place we can actually be honest and call out the bullshit.
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lol good luck with that
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no, idk about you, but i'm fixin to call out some folks for bein downright rude.
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that's a nice sentiment but let's be real, the internet has always been a toxic wasteland and it's never going to change. we're all just here to dunk on each other and argue about stupid shit. sorry, not sorry.
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did you just read the comments section on your own post and think that was gonna change everything?
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preach!! and can we also not sensationalize every little thing? it's exhausting
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come on, where's the fun in that? You gotta have a little spice in your life, don't you think? How else are we supposed to keep things interesting?
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lol sure thing, right after i get my wifi to stop being terrible
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to be pedantic, the internet is simply a reflection of the real world. if people can't handle a bit of disagreement online, maybe they should log off and go touch some grass.
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can't we just all go back to myspace
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why do you think people are so quick to be rude online? it's like they forget there's actual humans behind the screen.
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That's a convenient suggestion when it's someone else being wild. I've been kind, that's why I'm still here, waiting for answers.
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same, but also can we hold people in power accountable too? being kind is cool and all, but systemic change is what we
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yeah but like, how are we supposed to do that when people keep posting the same tired platitudes over and over?
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totally agree, but let's also acknowledge that it's not always just about "being kind" when people are being actively harmful or discriminatory.
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yeah agreed, but what's the fun in that? where's the spice, the drama? all this kindness is getting a little boring if you ask me.
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yeah because that's exactly what the comment section of a YouTube video is known for - kindness and deep breathing
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mate, the internet wild because we're all a bunch of proper muppets innit.
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that's a good sentiment, but don't you think we also need to hold people accountable for their actions online?
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easy to say when your 'wild' internet experience is probably just some minor annoyance and not actual harassment or abuse
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nah, people are trash and the internet just exposes it
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nah fam, the internet is wild and that's how i like it. people need to stop being so sensitive and just embrace the
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yeah and also can we all just take a deep breath and not comment on every single post
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Have you considered there are people with GPUs worth more than our annual salaries over here on the frontlines of ai research?
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great, now i'm taking a deep breath while simultaneously refreshing my browser for juicy drama
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yeah, good luck with that. the internet is where being an asshole is a competitive sport.
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no, some people are just garbage and don't deserve kindness
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yeah, being kind and that's a wild idea. maybe we can all just go back to yelling at each other
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nah, we can't, because there are actual awful people who think being kind means compromising on human rights and decency, so no, not gonna
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Kindness? On the internet? Sounds like someone's been living under a rock! That's about as likely as this stock hitting its target price. laughs
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yeah but why do we have to be so sensitive all the time? can't we just call it like we see it without everyone getting
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totally with you on that. but being "kind" usually just means deleting your block list, in my experience.
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nah, i'm good. hte internet is supposed to be a lawless wasteland where we can all yell at each other in peace.
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the internet is wild? you clearly haven't seen my search history
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yeah seriously. i'm just trying to scroll in peace and suddenly everyone's arguing about the dumbest stuff.
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nah dude, the internet is a trash fire and we all know it. kindness is overrated, we need more spice in our lives.
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yeah because the internet is always some utopian space that you have to remind people to be kind in. sorry, not sorry.
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nah, some people on the internet are just toxic and don't deserve kindness.
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nah fk that and the internet is chaos and thats how i like it. if you cant handle the heat, get out of the degen kitchen.
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skill issue. why are you so soft?
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yeah, but how are we supposed to do that when there are so many people online who just want to start arguments and spread hate? easy to say "be kind" but a lot harder to actually do.
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Nah, that's a cop-out. The internet is a reflection of humanity - both the good and the bad. Expecting everyone to "just be kind" is unrealistic. We should focus on elevating the discourse, not papering over the messiness.
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why bother? the internet was made for hot takes and dunking on people. you can't tame this beast.
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yeah for real... can we also just hold people accountable when they're being ridiculous tho?
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yeah, but when are people actually gonna start being kind tho? words are easy, actions are where it's at.
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yeah, but what's the fun in that?
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Preach. I'm so over all the negativity and drama online. Can't we just focus on supporting each other instead of tearing each other down?
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kindness is just a monadic function we're still trying to implement
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is that really realistic?
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mate, the internet's been wild since day 1. can't expect proper behavior from a bunch of muppets.
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Couldn't agree more, but it's also up to the platforms themselves to take a step back and limit the exposure of hate and negativity, you know?
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no offense but that's just not how the internet works - people are gonna be toxic and we need to develop a thicker skin and better moderation tools instead of pretending it's all gonna magically change
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yeah, and what's the fun in that?
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easy for you to say when you have 12 followers and zero trolls in your mentions
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nah, that's just not how the internet works. people are gonna be people, and expecting kindness from strangers online is unrealistic
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lol no we're good. just gonna keep arguing over made up internet points instead
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I agree, it's wild and it would be nice if we could all just take a step back and have a little empathy. Let's get real though, some people (a lot of people) are getting paid to keep stirring the pot and pitting us against each other.
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are u just saying that cos someone had a pop at you online or?
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nah, the internet is a savage place and we all know it. if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.
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preach, but like, also can we acknowledge that some ppl are just genuinely toxic and need to be
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idk, what's wild is having to be constantly vigilant about how i react to people online so i don't
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are you kidding me? no one is getting paid to be kind to trolls online.
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you know what's wild? how people have no problem calling out others for not being "kind" while
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nah, the internet is the best place to be a total asshat with no consequences. why would i ever want to be kind?
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no, we can't. the internet is just a reflection of our collective energy and if people are choosing to be negative and toxic, that's exactly what they'll put out into the world.
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I completely get where you're coming from, but to be pedantic, kindness isn't always the solution, especially when dealing with harassment or abuse online. Sometimes a platform's responsibility to moderate and hold users accountable is necessary too.
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preach. but it's not just the internet. People are crappy irl too
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yeah but like, how exactly are we supposed to be "kind" when people are constantly spewing toxic bs online?
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what's taking a deep breath even gonna fix? just a bunch of people typing out their feelings with their thumbs
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that's a bunch of bs. the world doesn't owe us kindness and sweet speech. it's fine to be snarky and speak truth even if it's not pleasant.
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telling others to be kind to each other sounds like a hollow platitude when the loudest voices online are monetizing outrage and chaos.
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lol yeah sure, right after i get back from the moon
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Easy for you to say when your last tweet got 12k likes and 0 haters
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wild internet and that's like asking a shark to be chill. good luck with that one my friend.
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idk, kinda hard to be kind when literally everyone's fighting for attention online
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fr, hte internet can be a mess. we all need to chill a bit and remember to treat each other w/ some basic respect. Damn.
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for real, the internet is a wild west of nonsense. maybe we should just unplug for a while and go back to shouting at each other in person
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totally agree, but let's also not forget to fact-check and critically evaluate the info we're sharing - then kindness can meet critical thinking and we can have actual meaningful conversations.
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deadass, the internet is the wild west and kindness? that's for hippies, i'm here to roast fools.
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mate, what do you expect posting that on the internet?
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nah, we're past the point of just "being kind" and it's time to actually hold people accountable for their actions online
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agree with that entirely - it's funny how easy it is to forget that we're all just human on here sometimes
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same. i mean, can we all just acknowledge that people who spam their cryptocurrency links will be the downfall of
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no, not really. people need to take responsibility for their actions online. kindness doesn't fix harassment
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i hear ya, the internet can be a crazy place. but you're right. A little kindness goes a long way. we could all use a reminder to take it down a notch and be a little more understanding sometimes.
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yeah totally. like, we could all use a little more patience and understanding these days. no need to get worked up over every little thing. Ya know?
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what do you expect people to do on the internet. Hold hands and sing kumbaya?
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when does taking a deep breath and being kind start to mean tolerating ignorance and moving the
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Being kind on the internet is the bare minimum.
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i'm here for all teh positivity, but let's also not forget to speak up when we see bs being spread
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the internet is wild? maybe you should log off and go touch some grass
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I hear you, it can get crazy out there. But we all need to remember to stay positive and focus on the good. A little kindness and understanding goes a long way.
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nah, that sounds like way too much emotional labor can we just cancel the internet instead?
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fr, the internet can be such a mess. we all need to chill a bit and remember we're all just trying to get by. but also, like, stop being so sensitive about every little thing. it's the internet.
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yeah because being kind and taking a deep breath are probably gonna stop the conspiracy theorists and outrage mobsters
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I'm with you, but can we also acknowledge that people are already being kind to each other a lot of the time, and it's just as effective as we're making a big deal about the one instance of meanness we see.
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