mysoulishomeSep 3, 2023

Why is everyone so giddy about the flooding thay happened at burning man?

https://lemmy.world/post/4383339

Why is everyone so giddy about the flooding thay happened at burning man? - Lemmy.world

Social media seems to be laughing its ass off about this tragedy, is it because the folks at burning man are perceived as frivolous hippies or something? Everyone I’ve ever met who was a regular burning man attendee has been a solid human being with strong morals, personally and financially responsible, a career. Upstanding members of society for sure. I guess all some people know is the sensationalized drugs and sex. A person died. This is a tragedy for an event that brings positivity into the world. Kind of annoyed.

Show threadsederxSep 4, 2023
i dont care what happens to rich people
Show threadpulaskiwasrightSep 4, 2023

Most of them aren’t rich. They’re middle class. The only reason you think most of them are rich is because of how a lot of the middle class has fallen into poverty. Don’t tear down the people that are still truly middle class.

The truly wealthy are a problem, but they’re a minority at burning man.

Show threadWoolySep 4, 2023
If you’re spending upwards of $1000 on a few days you’re probably rich.
Show threadbarfplanetSep 5, 2023
What the hell. That classifies almost anyone who goes on vacation as rich.
Show threaddustyData

Have you considered that the majority of people can’t afford to go on vacations? Heck, in the US most people aren’t even entitled to vacations by law. If they want to rest they have to stop working altogether and pray they are accepted back at their workplace when they return and to not have any emergency or and their meager savings last for the entire short break from the grind.

Really, some people have no notion of privilege.

Sep 5, 2023 at 6:59pmWeb