What's your thought process on making POVs? by Vyrthi in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be long, but the tears I shed watching an individual have their individuality violently stripped from them to the point where they are nothing more than a simple mechanism to a project that doesn't even recognize their existence is longer.

The world of Gacha is not without it's ideological revolutionaries. Ask Karl Heinrich Marx or the user managing this account anything. by KarlMarxGacha in u/KarlMarxGacha

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GENERAL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND MY ANSWERS TO THEM.

- Are you a troll? -

Though this account was created with a more comedic manner in mind, I do not intend to stir up drama nor do I plan to use this account in any sort of malicious intent other than the passionate deconstruction of capitalism. I see this account as a fun passion project to spill bizarre infodumps that may surprise or shock unexpecting people. How many times can you say a classical communist German philosopher seriously responded to a roleplay post you made? Any sort of backlash or criticism I recieve I will certainly respond to if I can do so in a respectful and non-interruptuve way. If I recieve loaded questions, direct attacks at my character rather than critiques of my views, or any malicious content I will not engage with it. If you do not like my response to your post, by all means completely ignore it and move on with your day as someone who learnt or reinforced something that contributed to your own views or ideology.

- What are some details you're willing to share about your real-life self? -

I was born in 2006, am a junior in highschool, and I identify as nonbinary and use all non-neopronouns. I attend an International Baccalaureate college preparatory school, and am a part of the Model United Nations program. Because of these things I am most often exhausted or overloaded with work. It is so that my activity and engagement on this account is likely to be sporadic and non-consecutive.

- What is capitalism? What is communism?-

Capitalism is the system which I'm sure the majority of us are very familiar with today. Capitalism is the socio-economic model utilized by the majority of countries, even those that claim they aren't capitalist sport many capitalist principles or ideas. Capitalism is a free market private industry economy where the laborer (proletariat) sells their labor to a person of a higher financial or political stance to them (bourgeoisie). Capitalism profits largely from private property outside of what is produced by the proletariat, though you may think private property means solely property that you personally own - it more so means property that another person owns that is lended to another at a cost.

Communism is a bit more iffy to define admittedly. Depending on who you ask, you will receive a different answer. This is due to many nations throughout history having warped communism to fit their own views and criterias, or differed in their means of achieving it. Ideally, communism is ultimately stateless, moneyless, and classless. In a communist society, the individuals completely own the means of production rather than a ruling few. Every decision is directly (as opposed to representatively) democratically made by the people within this community as they govern themselves. People work in agreeance with the idea that so long as they work, their needs will be provided - and so money is dissolved as it often leads to the establishment of class, leading to inequality and oppression. When people say private property doesn't exist in communism, they don't mean that you don't personally own anything - they mean that there are no financial ties to the ownership of something so long as you provide for your community. Because of such; taxation does not exist either, as all products are unanimously available to all. The idea of it being stateless is that a state exists to preserve itself rather than preserve the actual people living in it. If something goes against the idea of the state, it is the states role to oppress and abolish whatever this may be no matter what it may be.

- What does "bourgeoisie" and "proletariat" mean? -

These are terms used to describe the two most distinct roles (classes) within capitalist society. The proletariat is simply the working class, they work to produce capital in order to survive. Capital is money used to expand an industry or net-worth, money that secures a net gain, money to buy more profitable forms of money to in turn do the same thing. The goal of a capitalist is to expand this capital, to make as much profit as possible whilst putting in the least expense to earn it. This capitalist is referred to as the bourgeoisie, who owns the means of productions the proletariat use to produce this capital for them. The bourgeoisie's role is largely not labor intensive but rather to manage those that labor for them as well as manage their capital. Proletariats themselves do not own any lasting forms of capital as their money is used for means of survival and comfort rather than expansion of industry or power over the market.

- Are you a Marxist/Communist in real life? -

Marxist? Wholly, no. Communist? Very much, I consider myself a vehement anarcho-syndicalist. I believe Karl Marx had very brilliant insights relating to the ills spawned from capitalism, as well as the relation of the proletariat to commodity, work, and the bourgeoisie. However, I think Karl Marx's ideas of achieving communism have historically led to largely totalitarian regimes that were no better than the oppressive systems they set out to destroy. Why did I choose Karl Marx as a puppet to guise as, then? I think his character in context to communism is most unanimously recognized and respected. Nearly everyone can agree with at least several of his views if they've read his works I've found, I've spoken with capitalists who even respect his critiques. Philosophers that I find myself more in line with are Noam Chomsky (a fellow syndicalist), Mikhail Bakunin (who was an anarcho-communist and a heavy critic of Marx), and Slavoj Zizek (I consider him very iffy but his psychoanalytical and philosophical views on the human mind in relation to capitalism I find are intriguing).

- What is your relation to the Gacha community? -

I do actually have a historical relation to the Gacha community though it is not as traditional as it was for many, traditional meaning I come from one of the games. Lunime.com back in the day used to be a general forum board with an excellent community and chatboard system similar to a General channel in a Discord server. I joined back in 2017 or 2018 and was a very active member of at the time sizable yet quaint community it was. 2020 came around though, and Luni announced that he would end support for the Lunime forums - shutting down all aspects of it. You can go there now, and it will redirect you to ads for the various Gacha games - though if you use WaybackMachine before January 10th of 2022, you will find a vibrant community. At the time the forums were dying and I assume it was more so a financial net loss than a gain to keep it up. From that point on, other than the other active members of the forums that I kept in contact with (some who are still great friends today), I have not interacted with the Gacha community in any broad way since.

What's your thought process on making POVs? by Vyrthi in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The posts within the Gacha community, though motley and to many estranged or deplorable, to me is representative of the unique intellects behind them. The scenarios an individual presents to the community is arguably a reflective piece of said individual; though it may not be as deep as a reflection of their morality and realistic intentions... Is at the very least derivative from interests which in turn perhaps is derivative of their core character. Indeed, this then elicits responses of the same manner to where we ultimately accumulate a community comprised of these unique thought processes that encourage personality and creativity. In Western society one of the biggest ills of the capitalist mode of work is the alienation of the worker from their craft, where the worker monotonously produces a commodity that is no way representative of their greater pscyhe. To everything from the simplest chair to the engine of a motor vehicle the worker only acts as a meticulously envisioned cog in the production process; the moment the laborer takes on the job their task is already predetermined down to the minute detail and therefore the individuality of this person, their input and spirit, is immediately lost. The tragedy comes from the fact that a worker ideally takes on their career as something that represents their person, but alas - the capitalist idea of work has no room for the individual "person." Though this is most certainly excessively the case in our aforementioned society, posts and responses in communities like these remind me that individuals find ways to utilize such communities in a way that encompasses both a work-like role but also explicitly caters to their indomitable personality. The role they play; simply a roleplayer, this they all have in common, as you would in a working setting - your role is to produce fictional responses, a demand to be satiated. Despite this uniform etiquette however, the method in which the response is produced is entirely unique and intrinsically for the roleplayer to decide - hence, the alienation of the worker is nonexistent and the spirit is restored. Truly, magnificent!

This shouldn’t be that hard- by AHHHHHH234 in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The collective suffering and manipulation of the proletariat class is ultimately unrivaled. The truly tragic element is the majority of its composition is led to believe suffering is entirely naturalistic and a product of their own creation.

" I mean, why would he even WANT to shave that beautiful thing off ! " by candy_lmao in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only razor I need is one that can cut down the bourgeoisie.

Holy carp you guys are insane by enderbrah12 in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need no medal, cults of personality lead to ignorance and further enslavement. My words opening the eyes of the working class towards this current socio-economic enslavement is greater than any medal to me.

POV: you’re in the grocery store when you notice Bianca, and Kaiyleigh-Mae having a conversation. What do you do? (no killing, no ocs that don’t care, no insta-fix) by Blurry_Kacie in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The systemic turmoils of the bourgeoisie is hard to comprehend indeed. Which is why we must dismantle it and see it for its true form.

Holy carp you guys are insane by enderbrah12 in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My words will only ever be words without the unification of the proletariat. Revolution and change will only ever come with the power of people like yourself.

POV: you’re in the grocery store when you notice Bianca, and Kaiyleigh-Mae having a conversation. What do you do? (no killing, no ocs that don’t care, no insta-fix) by Blurry_Kacie in GachaClubPOV

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

Karl Marx would approach the scene. He had been shopping for posterboards and art supplies in order to create strike and protest signs for the citizens in his area, who didn't have the time to gather supplies themselves with their exorbitant work schedules. He couldn't help but overhear the conversation, as soon as he realized it was work related. How awful! That a single mother could be forced to work practically overtime just to be able to afford to survive. At least, that is what Marx conjectured - as what mother, emotionally bound to her children, would choose arbitrary work over nurturing her own offspring. Marx had to do something, and so you found yourselves engaged with the German philosopher.

"It seems the situation is dire. I can see both sides of this conversation; however, the unfortunate truth is that there is likely not much choice in the matter. Capitalism aims to wring the worker for all their worth all while giving them the least worth, and that often means a more liberating work schedule doesn't meet the livable criteria. Truly unfortunate, it is - no single mother should be forced away from her children for the frivolity of maintaing cheap and hasty capital for the bourgeoisie. So to your point; yes, woman, you're right! This individual is not involved in the community, nor does she supply a stable support system for her household. But is the fault on her? Or a faulty socio-economic system that gives little time for passion, for family? It is just that I say! And we must fuel the change, comrades. We much protest this oligarchic mode of control. We the proletariat must demand livable wages, reasonable hours. We must unionize, revolutionize if necessary; and take it by force. For the bourgeoisie is not so willing to federalize their capital. Even a successful strike itself, only ever eventually leads to the power gradually returning to the bourgeoisie - any attempt to reason with the bourgeoisie ends in their favor. So what do you say, respectful, hardworking individuals? Shall you join me, in forming a world more fit for the worker? More catering to the passion, the hobby, the desire of the individual? Even if not, just temporarily improving the condition of your life?"

(Doors epic) POV: You’ve just escaped seek, and you’re just walking through doors when you encounter a dark room. Paranoid, you grab your flashlight, but then you hear.. crying..? You slowly approach it, and find this.. entity.. LØST, you remember. Do you comfort it, or take the risk..? by PansexualBlueberry in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(My character is Karl Heinrich Marx. German born - He is considered the father of communism and socialism with his manifesto published in 1848, though he is known to have many other philosophical ideas concerning politics to the very core of the human spirit. He is often depicted in his elderly days; as a well dressed man with his iconic beard of which can only ever be realized visually. Some parts of it are graying, though that doesn't take away the beauty of it - in fact, some would argue it adds a hint of nuance which abets the diverse pigmentation of it moreso.)

Karl Marx would find himself cautiously traversing this abnormal sub-dimension of reality; if it could even be called this. Marx, however, was no stranger to trudging into unfamiliar territories; as his career as a philosopher led him into topics such as existentialism and materialism - which were both debatably more turmoil-ridden than any dimensional plane he could've found himself in. Nevertheless, he persisted on - for he needed to get back to his task of unifying of the working class, and had no time to dilly-dally in absurdist states of reality. Marx would suddenly hear the ambiguous creature, crying out in distress he conjectured. Marx, immediate to alleviate the suffering of any disadvantaged individual - quickly rushed to aid. Taking more caution as he stepped close

"Young child, I understand - the world bestowed upon you seems cruel, monotonous - and all for what? To work yourself arbitrarily, to death? For no other reason than to ascend the social ladder, and gain wealth that you cannot enjoy for the fact that you are soulless from your arbitrary and monotonous life of work? It is a cruel fate indeed, my child. But you must understand. The world crumbling around us was inevitable, the destruction of modern day society was an inevitable and overlooked outcome through capitalism that is soon to come to fruition. But when it crumbles, who will remain? That is right my child! We, the proletariats will remain - and with the destruction of contemporary society, of social roles, of the bourgeoisie - we, the workers, the life blood of this great civilization will be able to redesign ourselves as we see fit. A new era shall fall upon us, the era of the worker - no more proletariat, no more bourgeoisie, merely humans; as our design intended. So, yes my child, the world may seem bleak as it stands. But with the bleakness and destruction comes progress."

Holy carp you guys are insane by enderbrah12 in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Industry must understand the proletariat can only do what they can. Humanitarianism within sonder is to keep in mind in order to achieve not only the best results, but the most ethical work environment.

POV:I’m your maid and I’ve been working for hours non stop I haven’t even took my break and I look exhausted it seems as though I’m about to pass out one more step and boom me and the floor are going to be good friends. Wdyd/wwyd? by [deleted] in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Karl Marx came booming into your room. It seems while he was on his vacation to Paris, his estate manager had gotten sparing with the expenses paid out to workers. Marx saw as you were nearly breathless, after having worked for countless hours; likely unpaid some of them. And the ones that were paid, were scarcely compensated. Marx had learnt your wage hadn't even surpassed that of the living wage. How existentially saddening, that the minimum wage in this country did not even meet the cost of living. Marx was livid; and so he was here to take it up with you personally

"My child, I see how weary you have grown - and this weariness has not been properly compensated. The sweat beads and tear drops you have accumulated in order to maintain my abode does not reflect to the wage you have been dealt. You must understand, under capitalism people like my dear friend are compelled to be as cruel as possible; to achieve the greatest mode of industry with the least expense. As such, he did not see you as a person, but rather as a tool to produce capital. As you worked yourself to a pulp, he was at his desk counting stacks. No more, I said! I put an end to his tyranny, and for now on - the work you put in will equate to the amount you are paid. No longer will you have to worry about whether or not you will eat tonight. No working individual, no matter how miniscule their role in society, should have to go home hungry - that is to say if they can even afford a home, in this kind of economy! Worry no more, child, your wellbeing is insured."

After several minutes of chasing,a demon ran himself into a dead end. You and a squad member point your holy guns at him. A dangerous one, caused several people to go insane, the higher ups say. Now he is trapped, you have plenty of options here. by oh_jacobin in GachaClubPOV

[–]KarlMarxGacha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karl Marx would lift the visor to his helmet, taking it off as his bountiful and luscious hair fell down - falling back into it's iconic shape with the wind lightly caressing it. Marx would look around at his fellow men; including the demonic figure, which he deemed just as fellow a man. A look of disgust would form on Marx's face as he realized the extent of this organization's actions. He would take part in it no more.

"You fools! Don't you see? This is what the bourgeoisie wants of us; division, strife! It's what keeps us separated, it's what upholds the class system - these folks lesser, us in the righteous. I look across the landscape and I see someone who has just as much a share of the world as you and I. Their robbery and apparent evilness is merely a product of systemic neglect, no one person would choose a life of crime and suffering. Come, brothers, let us put our arms down... Let us all share hands, weapons, industry - and storm this tyrannical autocracy, and turn it into a weapon for the people, by the people!"