I moved to Mastodon.socialNov 17, 2023

Hi, everyone:

No matter what I post, 90% of the comments are filled with rage and cynicism.

To respond, I wrote a series of blog posts here:

https://terikanefield.com/can-democracy-work-in-america-part-1-there-are-no-yankees-here/

The country (and democracy() can survive Trump.

I don't know if democracy can survive the degree of rage and cynicism I see.

I'm afraid that I really don't do much good with my squirt gun up against the firehose of destructiveness.

I am beginning to think . . .

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The Misinformation-Outrage Cycle, Part 1: "There are no Yankees here!" - Teri Kanefield

This is Part 1. It’s generally best to follow the advice given to Alice and the White Rabbit in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: “Begin at the beginning, go on to the end, and then stop.” But if you must read out of order, here are all the links: Part 1: There are no Yankees here. […]

Teri Kanefield
Show threadI moved to Mastodon.socialNov 17, 2023

. . . I waste my time and energy on social media.

Yes, I know, that there are people who I've been able to help, but I came back to read my comments, here and a few other sites, and really, I feel ill.

One option Is to stop reading my comments, which is too bad because I do like answering questions.

I am not looking for compliments or praise.

I need to figure whether this is worth it.

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Show threadBerkubernetusNov 17, 2023

@Teri_Kanefield I'm sorry for not making more positive comments! I think one thing you're up against is that your loyal readers mostly just star your posts if we don't have a specific question. Whereas the crazies always have something to say.

I don't know a specific solution to this. Maintaining blocklists (or allowlists) is pretty labor-intensive.

I think, however, you are experiencing exactly how "those who don't play by the rules punch above their weight"

Show threadHavyhh2
@fuzzychef @Teri_Kanefield ...I also think this is the case, in a very big way.
Nov 17, 2023 at 2:47amWeb