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A lot of subjects from politics to covid to current situation. If someone makes right comment good or bad they get jumped on. Obviously if too far gets removed but noticing more and more. Guess puts people off commenting and ones who shout through rooftops get louder.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 06:33 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 06:33 - Mar 28 by Benters
It does put a lot of lurkers off posting.
It's not just TWTD. It's wider society as a whole. I blame big tech, which profits from polarization and amplifying extreme views whilst hollowing out the middle ground.
Sadly, I'm not sure what can be done by us lowly folk as it requires legislation from the top, but it is why I came off social media about 7 or 8 years ago now. I can honestly say my life has been far better for it.
100% committed to Dear Leader Ham
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:00 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 06:40 - Mar 28 by TheMoralMajority
It's not just TWTD. It's wider society as a whole. I blame big tech, which profits from polarization and amplifying extreme views whilst hollowing out the middle ground.
Sadly, I'm not sure what can be done by us lowly folk as it requires legislation from the top, but it is why I came off social media about 7 or 8 years ago now. I can honestly say my life has been far better for it.
It's unfortunately given a platform to anyone to say whatever they like, and as with every walk of life the loudest gets heard the most, so you only get to hear the views of the most extreme from either end of the spectrum. It’s Quite depressing.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:02 - Mar 28
Brexit started it, and it’s gone from there. People had to pick a side, and many were so vocal in their views they can’t now back down, even if something they pinned their colours to the mast for turned out to be a crock of sh1t.
The other factor is social media. Everyone has a voice, so people take a more and more extreme opinion to get themselves noticed.
There’s no room for nuance, subtlety or a middle ground… it’s yes or no, in or out, black or white, jam first or cream first (scum).
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:02 - Mar 28 by ITFC_Forever
It’s society as a whole.
Brexit started it, and it’s gone from there. People had to pick a side, and many were so vocal in their views they can’t now back down, even if something they pinned their colours to the mast for turned out to be a crock of sh1t.
The other factor is social media. Everyone has a voice, so people take a more and more extreme opinion to get themselves noticed.
There’s no room for nuance, subtlety or a middle ground… it’s yes or no, in or out, black or white, jam first or cream first (scum).
Definitely jam first.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:12 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 06:40 - Mar 28 by TheMoralMajority
It's not just TWTD. It's wider society as a whole. I blame big tech, which profits from polarization and amplifying extreme views whilst hollowing out the middle ground.
Sadly, I'm not sure what can be done by us lowly folk as it requires legislation from the top, but it is why I came off social media about 7 or 8 years ago now. I can honestly say my life has been far better for it.
I trace it back to the brexit vote. The way that was all campaigned for made it all a 'them or us' scenario, it polarised people into 2 groups, and that now seems to be the way that society plays out.
You now see that tactic being used more an more, particularly in politics, and most glaringly in America by Trump.
I was born underwater, I dried out in the sun.
I started humping volcanoes baby, when I was too young.
I believe that a lot of people used to be silently sexist, racist and homophobic but are now more willing to be openly public about saying and supporting these views. On the other side, sexist, racist and homophobic behaviour and comments are more often called out, criticised and discussed. Thus we have more discussion which, by definition involves division (of opinion). It usually ends being personal, then nasty, and then extreme. We also discuss deeper topics, and there will always be divisions of opinion on these that people will dig down on. Now it's trans rights, Palestine or whether Farage is a suitable person for ITFC to be associated with. It used to be cheese.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:02 - Mar 28 by ITFC_Forever
It’s society as a whole.
Brexit started it, and it’s gone from there. People had to pick a side, and many were so vocal in their views they can’t now back down, even if something they pinned their colours to the mast for turned out to be a crock of sh1t.
The other factor is social media. Everyone has a voice, so people take a more and more extreme opinion to get themselves noticed.
There’s no room for nuance, subtlety or a middle ground… it’s yes or no, in or out, black or white, jam first or cream first (scum).
We both made pretty much the same post there.
I disagree about scone technique though, you savage.
I was born underwater, I dried out in the sun.
I started humping volcanoes baby, when I was too young.
This whole situation just shows the one shouting loudest are th most narrow minded. To them it’s irrelevant what anyone else thinks in the political world.
If the Lib Dem leader shows up for a meal with Ashton tomorrow as he’s in the area then no one will care too much.
Just because you don’t agree with some policies it’s just the easy ship to jump on. The whole racist this and that. Whereas it’s actually none of that. It’s just willy waving from the loudest ones trying to make everyone else feel they’re wrong if they disagree with a far left approach to life.
Funnily enough, everyone’s different and we still mingle at football. It’s literally only the loud minority of fans still dragging this on to cause a problem.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 08:14 - Mar 28
And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 08:30 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 08:13 - Mar 28 by blueM3
Empty vessels make the most noise.
This whole situation just shows the one shouting loudest are th most narrow minded. To them it’s irrelevant what anyone else thinks in the political world.
If the Lib Dem leader shows up for a meal with Ashton tomorrow as he’s in the area then no one will care too much.
Just because you don’t agree with some policies it’s just the easy ship to jump on. The whole racist this and that. Whereas it’s actually none of that. It’s just willy waving from the loudest ones trying to make everyone else feel they’re wrong if they disagree with a far left approach to life.
Funnily enough, everyone’s different and we still mingle at football. It’s literally only the loud minority of fans still dragging this on to cause a problem.
Fantastic post. 👍
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 08:33 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 08:13 - Mar 28 by blueM3
Empty vessels make the most noise.
This whole situation just shows the one shouting loudest are th most narrow minded. To them it’s irrelevant what anyone else thinks in the political world.
If the Lib Dem leader shows up for a meal with Ashton tomorrow as he’s in the area then no one will care too much.
Just because you don’t agree with some policies it’s just the easy ship to jump on. The whole racist this and that. Whereas it’s actually none of that. It’s just willy waving from the loudest ones trying to make everyone else feel they’re wrong if they disagree with a far left approach to life.
Funnily enough, everyone’s different and we still mingle at football. It’s literally only the loud minority of fans still dragging this on to cause a problem.
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:12 - Mar 28 by Dubtractor
I trace it back to the brexit vote. The way that was all campaigned for made it all a 'them or us' scenario, it polarised people into 2 groups, and that now seems to be the way that society plays out.
You now see that tactic being used more an more, particularly in politics, and most glaringly in America by Trump.
There’s an interesting gift article in the Atlantic about what’s going on in Hungary at the moment. It’s where this quasi-fascist, populist approach leads if people are daft enough to give people like Orban a foot in the door. The US is well on the same track and we could potentially join them if we’re daft enough to vote in Farage. Farage is a big fan of Orban’s of course and they share advisers, allies and probably financial backers.
because its turned into a classic social media style bubble discourse platform, people surround themselves only with people they agree with, block the others that they dont, that reinforces their belief their views or opinions are the better majority held, and any dissenting voice is beyond the pail and must be jumped on to be corrected.
theres a degree also a feature of social media addiction to performative outbursts and the likes button. people get very upset with down votes it seems, but also use it to measure again what the proper & correct opinions to hold are, so youll see alot of posts simply to gather likes from the same group of people who they follow and it becomes completely circular reinforcement.
and then something comes along and its burst our bubble... (kudos if you remember that song ;) ) even just briefly and then pandemonium ensues.
this isnt something thats come about in the last week, its been there for ages, probably years going as you say back to covid, and then before.
the difference is this week its a combination of the football side of the board and the politics side of the board which have always been uneasy bedfellows, but were allowed to continue as they were even though it created alot of the unnecessary friction on the board between people, and the pressure between the two has simply combusted into the mess it is now.
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Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 11:22 - Mar 28
Why is TWTD so divided for nowadays? on 07:02 - Mar 28 by ITFC_Forever
It’s society as a whole.
Brexit started it, and it’s gone from there. People had to pick a side, and many were so vocal in their views they can’t now back down, even if something they pinned their colours to the mast for turned out to be a crock of sh1t.
The other factor is social media. Everyone has a voice, so people take a more and more extreme opinion to get themselves noticed.
There’s no room for nuance, subtlety or a middle ground… it’s yes or no, in or out, black or white, jam first or cream first (scum).
A decent sultana scone needs nothing more than plain, simple butter...
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