Tbh I would say it comes down to that. SOME People feel a sense of superiority or pride with Liking obscure things I guess.
My advice is to own it, and just enjoy what you like. Compared to other people I see on this app, as well as me growing up, I’m realizing that I am very basic and mainstream in my tastes and with what I like.
Just have fun, who cares anyways?
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It’s ok to be “basic” sometimes. Popular album, songs, and artists are popular for a reason!!! I’m kinda over the whole social judgment of liking very popular stuff. The desperate need to have individually and uniqueness is so exhausting to see, sometimes you can just like stuff because you like it!! Let people like things!!!!
Feb 2, 2025
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When I was 14 I definitely started listening to metal/extreme music and watching horror/extreme cinema to impress ppl I liked (30 year olds on WoW - we can unpack that later), however I think that as long as you take a minute to be reflective and think like do I like this for me or do I like this for someone else, it's OK to be niche (and it is absolutely funny to be like, oh yes I'm a purveyor of fine japanese dungeon synth when ppl ask what you're into). Consider niche interests the result of exploration of oneself!
Feb 11, 2025
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It’s hard to fully appreciate the impact algorithmic feeds have on deciding and reinforcing what is desirable. Algorithms collect your data, put you into groups with similar people, and predict what to recommend based on what other people who enjoy similar things and are part of similar demographics have responded well to. Social media apps often expertly track users’ responses to the content they’re shown.
Consider what it means for you to like things, where those tastes come from, why you like them, etc. There’s nothing wrong with being basic because few are meant to be connoisseurs, even if it may feel like it in a digital world dominated by aesthetics. But if you have specific well-developed taste and a trained eye, you can usually articulate explanations for what draws you to these things and the influences and life experiences that have led you there. If you can’t it can be helpful to reflect on it! This is a normal first step for anyone with a serious interest in arts and culture of any kind.
Jan 17, 2025
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Especially ones where I get to travel to different places, meet different people, have magical powers from whateve, and get into a bunch of fights
(Disclaimer: I said main character, because I’m gonna be the star of the show, otherwise I’m either dead in the first 5 minutes or killed as a plot device. Also I want the cool powers.)
Feb 9, 2025
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First time listening to this song
Feb 19, 2025
I’m not saying to be mean or rude, but we should normalize conflicts and shouldn’t stay away from them.
You should be who you are wholeheartedly, rather than save face just to be liked. You’ll respect yourself a lot more.
(Why did I get deep all of a sudden, idk)
Jun 5, 2024