bonus question:
what does it mean to be too online anymore?
They use Lemmy
Sending me news links that are social media posts containing a link to a news article. Especially if it’s from Xitter: no way I’m logging into that place just to see replies.
It tells me that they didn’t read the article and that they expect me to care what the shit posters reacting to the headline think.
Always - Very Online Guy lyric video “He’s a very online guy. He types his cool replies. He’s incredibly animal.”
When they are actively livestreaming themselves.
Whatsapp Web: Synchronising Messages. %0… %1… %2…
Constantly referencing TikToks/Insta reels
Unironically talking about YouTuber beefs
The only jokes they’re capable of making are meme references
Their phone’s photo album is practically empty or only screenshots
Their phone’s photo album is practically empty or only screenshots
That’s a weird one. My phone’s camera is really only for emergencies or odd random situations.
I HAVE TEN THOUSAND PICTURES OF MY CATS
I had to offload 20k photos because my phone was full. I’m excited to upgrade to a 1TB phone.
I didn’t notice a typo… :(
You didn’t see the the typo?
Well, tbf, I say “lol” IRL, but only when I’m mocking people…
lol
I don’t know what that link is, but I won’t be clicking it since I’m at work. Talk about sus
I see what you did there
They spend so much time on Lemmy that they start replying to their own comments.
I can relate to this one.
“Lol”
That’s a pretty wide net. Lol has been part of chat and text for ages. Even rarely online individuals instinctively use it in those environments. Or do you mean using it unironically in face to face conversations? Then I’d agree.
Yeah, spoken “lol” in place of saying “that’s funny” or, y’know, actually laughing.
Woof, yeah come across that a few times. Some gentle ribbing was usually enough to snap them out of it haha.
I’ve heard someone actually say “poggers” in a real person to person conversation.
I noticed that a lot of my friends who are really online think that everyone will always agree with them.
My theory is that this happens because they are used to their algorithm only showing them content/comments of things they agree with and since that makes the bulk of interactions with other people, they think everyone is like that.
Also dehumanizing people who they aren’t politically aligned with. I think that people who “touch grass” more often, deal with people all over the political spectrum so they can separate the human side from the politics side.
These are just my theories btw I don’t have evidence aside from my anecdotes. A sample pool of like 10 people lol so clearly not enough
Doesn’t really matter if there’s an algorithm present, Lemmy is pretty unified in their opinions too.
Also dehumanizing people who they aren’t politically aligned with.
My time touring Lemmy has taught me that conservative leaning people are hateful racist tankie nazi fascists who are all brainwashed by Russian propaganda campaigns to want nothing more than to [checks notes] genocide marginalized groups and destroy the ecosystem. Simple as that!
When someone attempts to italicize the title of the post
Yeah I noticed that too. If you don’t use Jerboa you’re too online smh
It works on the web interface.
It also works in sync
I never said it didn’t 😆
“attempts” implies that they couldn’t
I can attempt something and succeed. Or I can attempt something and fail. Attempt does not imply it didn’t work
While true, I think it’s because in that sentence it was unnecessary so its inclusion gives the reader the idea the “attempt” part is relevant. Idk, language is weird, but I’m not the only one who read it that way.
Works on voyager
When they know who pedobear is
oh come on
Could that also be a sign that the person is simply older?
Yeah, but I don’t think anyone today knows who pedobear is
FGSFDS
Sometimes I see people rant about people in a way that makes me believe they rarely interact with anyone face to face. Complete lack of anything positive to say about others, can only discuss topics that mean something to themselves, no ability to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.
…you’re describing Lemmy users, aren’t you?
Lemmy, reddit, 4chan… You find them all around. If you ask me, it’s likely caused by childhood isolation. Kids who grow up in a tense environment or with certain disorders tend to be outcasts when growing up and this creates a bitterness towards the world.
It feels unfair that there is a way most people behave towards one another that you can not be a part of. And it’s always easier to blame the environment than to look inward, find out what is causing these feelings and how to combat them. This is easily said when you’re past your 30s, but a 7 year old kid does not have the capacity to do this level of self reflection. So the effects of being an outcast compound. At some point it just becomes easier to direct your anger at faceless strangers and avoid any kind of real social situations. And this, of course, also compounds.
But that’s just my armchair psychology take on it. I have been somewhat of an outcast up until college (although not nearly as bad as some other kids I’ve met). College was an eye-opener for me due to the acceptance and positivity that was around everyone. I noticed quickly that the happiest folks where the ones who spoke mostly of things they liked. It’s a cliche for a reason, but a positive attitude breeds positivity.
I think Lemmy is better about this. Certainly better than Reddit or 4chan. I think because of the small community. There are people itching for a fight or to troll, but by and large I’ve had way more positive interactions here than negative. I think when a community gets sufficiently large, it gets exhausting dealing with so many bitter, damaged people that civility is forgotten or civil members remove themselves as self-care.
I definitely agree with your last point. Everyone is uplifted by positivity.
I think the median age is higher here and the mods more mature and experienced.
I agree Lemmy contains more positivity. I would like to nominate the folks over at Stop Drinking for a positivity award. Also the communities that share wholesome moments. But for most of what I see, it’s bots posting news.
They know what Lemmy is.
👏👏👏
They keep rambling on about jeans and beans even though you stopped contributing to the conversation several minutes ago…
Take a jet in jeans to get your beans!
There can be a lot of reasons for that, but too much internet wouldn’t be my first idea. Histrionic tendencies, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, etc.
