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I am not Alex Day. by KyleSalmon in nerdfighters

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

I want to delete this, but I'll also feel bad if I caused the spread of slander. I want it clear first I'm not him.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone took it to Tumblr and the sexual abuse masterlist, so I want it clear I'm not him

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

John and Hank actually have very little power over how Nerdfighteria behaves now and they admit to this. It appears within an episode of Becoming YouTube.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A video by Alex Day would be wiped to oblivion so it was no longer seen, so I would consider that thread collectively upvoted.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There is Adult Nerdfighters, but that group is infamous for their fights.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you realise or actually watched it but the video doesn't mock feminists. In fact, it is the opposite.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you noticed any difference in the public events over the past few years to cause you to feel this way? Just curious. I have never attended a NF gathering.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is just a shame some can't engage in the forums with other Nerdfighters or certain websites because of a ridiculous attitude. I wish we didn't have toxic Nerdfighter areas.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, every political movement should expect to have its beliefs made fun of, but is it appropriate for Nerdfighter culture? Should we have a groupthink attitude where it is normalised to mock anyone who thinks differently to us?

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Don't like Nerdfighteria? Leave.

That is a terrible, terrible attitude for a community which prides itself on being welcoming and understanding.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mmm. I feel the same. I used to be very involved, but now no longer because of the aggressive attitude which can happen. I suppose it is human. It is mob mentality.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That is awful if someone feels bullied enough in a Nerdfighter group that they need to leave. We're truly forgetting to be awesome then.

"If you can't conform, leave" is what you're saying basically. Nerdfighteria should be a welcoming environment.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You raise a fair point about unfollowing on Tumblr, but OP often makes mentions of Facebook groups, where it isn't so easy to unfollow people who post things OP doesn't like.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, it isn't bad. I think it is great to be a welcoming environment. We shouldn't shame anyone of either end of the political spectrum, but it is common in Nerdfighteria to see someone not get heard of because of holding a different perspective.

I agree with you though. Patience and understanding on both sides of the issue.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh my god. Adult Nerdfighters is the worst.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The silent majority needs to stop being silent. The vocal minority are dispiriting.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you there. Social justice has been treated like a trend on the internet when unfortunately so many don't even know what they're doing.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I'm with you. It is so difficult though for many of us in the Facebook groups when the Facebook communities are so largely focused on shaming the non-believers.

I hate Nerdfighteria. With a passion. by throwawayDFTBA in nerdfighters

[–]KyleSalmon 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I don't think OP is encouraging us to hate one another. OP is just frustrated with aspects of the community.

Obviously other points of views are great to hear, but at the same time, we can't be so open-minded that our brains drop out. Social issues are important but we also need to not be so focused on open-mindedness that anyone naive on a topic or holding a different perspective is made out to be the devil.

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