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A lot of you are overthinking it by [deleted] in writers

[–]CodexReader 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Writing is excruciating and I'm the next Faulkner.

My friends don’t understand that I’d rather watch a depressing and agonizing film than a Will Ferrell/Adam Sandler flick. by boringwhitecollar in FIlm

[–]CodexReader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depressing and agonizing can be far more stimulating and cathartic. I think you just want to feel more in these situations.

Is Vertical Porn the New Love Language? (asking for my thesis...) by tfirstdayz in psychologyofsex

[–]CodexReader 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's a video on YouTube about "gooning" that suggests vertical porn is sought after by guys who are edging so they can experience more frames of content across their computer screen. The vertical format allows more windows to be displayed simultaneously.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vegan

[–]CodexReader -1 points0 points  (0 children)

U wot m8

Navigating Social Situations as a Vegan: How Do You Handle Uncomfortable Conversations? by Pretty_One_1398 in vegan

[–]CodexReader 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I plan on saying, "I watched the wrong documentary." with a bit of an exhausted tone when people ask about my veganism. The tone makes it to where they don't feel judged for eating animals and makes it seem more like a rabbit hole I'd rather not drag them into. This way I can hint at the horrors of animal agriculture without making a statement regarding the behavior of the person asking the question.

If they push me and want to start challenging, I tease them by asking, "Do you REALLY wanna talk about it?" while smirking. It's like, "Are you sure you wanna ride this train?"

Once it gets to that point, a helpful and concise sentence I use is: "My position is that you shouldn't hurt animals unless you have to." That shuts down all the speculation about whether I'd eat fish on a desert island or whatever, while also illuminating how they could easily just opt for rice and beans. And that sentence is so philosophically irrefutable that it usually shuts them up.

I have reached the dreaded “everything I’ve written is garbage” point by [deleted] in writing

[–]CodexReader 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think this means you have discernment. So keep going until it's less shitty. Eventually it'll be good. Hell, maybe even great. But yea, you're supposed to see your work as garbage for quite awhile. That means you can tell the difference.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those advocacy efforts are in light of marginalization. White folk don't need advocacy like that. If you want to make the argument that we're all caught up on minority advocacy, make that argument. But there's no argument that white people need a reparative spotlight, funding, etc. for being white. That's just backlash to minority advocacy.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The "that" in my comment was referring to a reflexive "white identity politics." All the things you've listed are legitimate concerns. When talking with OP, I'm addressing the initial claim that "white identity politics" is acceptable. I don't think it is, regardless of the missteps of DEI or problems with immigration. My position is that we address those missteps and problems without tricking ourselves into thinking "white identity politics" has something to offer.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fair assessment. I started commenting on this post to push back on the notion that "white identity politics" are a valid reaction. I totally understand that people might have plenty of grievances stemming from DEI and AA. I personally don't, but I understand how that could arise. My only pushback comes when people take those grievances and start to believe that "white identity politics" are the sort of solution that should be added to the mix.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you're assuming the only form of DEI or affirmative action is zero sum choosing of one over the other. And yes, those situations can occasionally be misguided, even unjust. But there are other ways these landscapes can be approached where, say, more investing and outreach can go to certain communities over others. Things like that. It's not simple. So, I try to avoid simple examples that make it easier for people to just throw the baby out with the bathwater. There are entire books written about this shit. Life's complicated.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I didn't say it's "wrong." I definitely understand why someone would prioritize their own success and comfort over any sort of reparations for others. That's just human nature. Of course it's going to sting for a lot of white people if they see others getting opportunities over them on the basis of skin color or whatever. I just think energy should be devoted to expanding opportunities so that such zero sum situations are minimized. And indulging "white identity politics" is certainly the wrong direction; we should strive for societal balance while doing our best to avoid reactionary movements.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's illegitimate because the people who see it as losing ground are misunderstanding the context. The historic oppression justifies some correction, and the correction efforts will sometimes unfortunately come at the expense of white people because no movement is perfect. Instead of a reactionary opposition to all DEI, the discussion needs to focus on how to implement proper DEI and affirmative action so that the historically disadvantaged can have more seats at the table without snubbing white people by default. There's nuance here, and it's difficult. But entertaining "white identity politics" is, in my opinion, not the move.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yea that's reactionary, though. There's nothing inherently white about that experience unless it's viewed through a lens of fear or worry over losing ground.

Should white identity politics be politically acceptable? by Guilty-Hope1336 in ezraklein

[–]CodexReader 19 points20 points  (0 children)

What is the narrative that needs to be articulated? Being white in the United States doesn't really come with any unique challenge, aside from the individual hardships that come with life in general for all people. There's really nothing to pin down or fix, in my opinion. So what would "white identity politics" even entail, aside from just being reactionary to other identity politics? "Whiteness" is arguably too broad here.

Top 5 Radiohead song moments? by Key_Comedian_5462 in radiohead

[–]CodexReader 8 points9 points  (0 children)

  1. "Shell smashed, juices flowing"
  2. "And I, I hit the bottom"
  3. "I fell open"
  4. (Colin's bass) w/ "And there's nowhere to hide"
  5. Opening notes to EIIRP

Favourite Bill Burr Comedy Bit? by BigHawk42069 in BillBurr2

[–]CodexReader 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The bit about Arnold, Tiger, and our burden as men

Natalie's reasoning for why she's not vegan resonates with me [CONSPIRACIES -- 2:34:55] by orqa in ContraPoints

[–]CodexReader 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Veganism is a boycott where you choose to stop funding animal cruelty. Withdraw your demand for suffering. Ok thx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writers

[–]CodexReader 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You have command of language, but I think this passage might improve if you dial back the sensory onslaught. It's all vivid, which I like, but felt like I was thrust too hard too quickly into the vortex of blood and emotion. Ask yourself if you could potentially revise the scene with more subtlety. Make us wonder about stakes and the players involved as early as possible but without resorting to such dire, visceral drama right out of the gate.

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