it feels like across the board everyones worst fear at the moment is being seen as naïve...i guess snark is a way of insulating yourself from this
May 9, 2024
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where people are afraid to connect in a genuine way for fear of rejection. but also it serves as a more socially acceptable outlet for the impulse to engage in cruelty (especially for women). People often justify this behavior with the rationalization that the target of their ire is morally impure or has committed wrongs against others, or that the ‘snarkers’ are doing a public service as somebody has to knock these people down a peg. I also think people want to be critics but don’t understand the true value of criticism. I do sense a changing tide so here‘s hoping
May 8, 2024
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Conscious or subconscious, to:
1. Use your wit/intelligence/insight
2. Communicate your values/conviction
3. Engage in collective activity/be in an in-group
4. Vent!
None of these in the appropriate degree or circumstance are bad things. But, unfortunately snark also is counterproductive to having vulnerable conversations with people. And therein lies the rub: most people do really want that, but because diving in to the lion’s den with your fuzzy lambswool on is a wild move, it’s easier to put on your lion-skin and go snark mode. People would likely be more fulfilled participating in spaces where they can be sincere and mutually respectful. But often they either don’t know where to look, or they’re entrenched with the band-aid validation they’re getting from their snark zones.
May 8, 2024
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i feel like ive fallen into the trap of shrouding all i say, negative or positive, in sarcasm. i think i do this because it creates the illusion of confidence, indifference. if that makes sense. so this is more of a recommendation for myself.
Jan 30, 2024
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