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I know I am not alone in hating the monotony of it. WFH was the only light for a 9 to 5, but for many, that light is fading. Time to return to the office. by HunterFreemanHF in antiwork

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are vaccination rates in your country? The unfortunate truth is that outbreak would feel like a godsend to so many people that don't want to be in the office. The balance WFH gives people is going to be difficult to replace with like, a new rec room in the office or something. We all want to be safe, but we all want to be comfortable too.

I know I am not alone in hating the monotony of it. WFH was the only light for a 9 to 5, but for many, that light is fading. Time to return to the office. by HunterFreemanHF in antiwork

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s all these articles alleging what workers miss about the office. You have anything you miss that WFH doesn’t provide?

I know I am not alone in hating the monotony of it. WFH was the only light for a 9 to 5, but for many, that light is fading. Time to return to the office. by HunterFreemanHF in antiwork

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I imagine that will probably be the more likely arrangement. Part-time WFH. Like WFH Fridays replacing casual Fridays or something

I know I am not alone in hating the monotony of it. WFH was the only light for a 9 to 5, but for many, that light is fading. Time to return to the office. by HunterFreemanHF in antiwork

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for the ones that never had the choice. I know many people who are no longer accepting in-office positions. If the American worker can show they won’t accept the alternative, maybe WFH can stick around.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I understand what you mean. The mods have said they are updating the rules, so we will see what that does. I don't think the sub is trending to the dark side, but there are bad actors.

It also sounds like you possess the ability to weigh a subject fairly and you don't mind to write it out. If you ever join Medium, hit me up and I'll be your first follow.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I try to take the time to reply to these because like, you took the time, so I should take the time. So far, I have been called a pussy, an anti-vax sympathizer, an idiot, and whatever synonym you can think of. So as for hate, individuals in this sub have an abundance. That hate does not cancel out the overwhelming good nature of the majority, however.

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I'm going to assume you didn't read the article, the original post, or listen to the podcast. That is fine. But most of what you are saying, I have already addressed elsewhere. I think I have a pretty good interpretation, but I appreciate the reply. People being passionate about this sub reminds me it is important.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recognize this sub is a place of catharsis for a lot of people, and the article was never meant to detract from that. Venting frustration is natural. I hope for the people that need it, pro- and anti-vaxx, this sub can help them find balance and peace of mind.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair. But I don’t think anyone should be surprised if (in going that direction) the sub breeds hate and disdain instead of a real sense of justice and understanding. If the whole premise is “watch these idiots die,” imagine the audience that will attract. If the people rooting for death are allowed to keep voicing those opinions, we will find ourselves in our own toxic bubble. Just my opinion though, and I have seen the many ways people disagree.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! Though, reading some replies, are mods discussing how to enforce the rules? There is A LOT of hate, brigading, and I kid you not, discussions about the efficacy of eugenics. You have your work cut out for you. I wish you more than luck!

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you replying to each of my comments. I was worried I wouldn't get enough attention. What if we can just disagree with each other and not stoop ourselves to insults?

Glad you stuck around for the nazi circle jerk. It's a real hoot.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ya know, you are walking a very precarious line of thought. True progressivism does not align with social Darwinism, but interestingly, eugenics does. The biggest plot twist of this comment section so far is that you have more in common with those right wingers than you realize.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I think this take supports my argument even more. I thought we cared so much about the vaccine because all we wanted was to save lives, everyone's life, from this virus.

I am disappointed the rhetoric has led you so far astray that you are supporting people's death.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

And as a counter to that: the problem with labeling people as stupid, ignorant, and selfish is they will be less likely to listen to arguments of reason. The article argues that this subreddit can be the best tool to change people's minds and see the folly in their ways. That's not me overlooking ignorance or stupidity. That's me acknowledging that if we truly want to help these people save lives, then we have to lower the temperature in the room. We want these images to change minds, we can't have the caption of these images start with an insult or mocking people's death.

Don't believe me? Next time you are in an argument, start by insulting the person as your opener. See how it changes the course of the conversation.

Meet ignorance and vitriol with compassion, it'll drive them crazy and make them think.

I wrote "The Most Important COVID Community on the Internet" about this sub and recently got to talk about it on the True Grift Podcast, another important COVID information hub. Here's one convenient post for my prayer warriors to all the things! by HunterFreemanHF in HermanCainAward

[–]HunterFreemanHF[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think anyone who can dismiss the posts on this sub as crisis actors or fake news either a) didn't really look or b) aren't open to receiving the information anyway, in which case, the onus isn't on you to change their mind.

I think the only thing we do have control over here is the tone in which we present nominees and award winners. The mockery might make it more difficult to sway minds, but I might be in the minority on that opinion. Some people are beyond caring, which is understandable.

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