I’m always curious as to what these “don’t bother coming at me” comments are actually supposed to achieve. What is the point of making a public statement, and preemptively dismissing discussion as “bots” in one fell swoop? Is it just you venting out or something?
I don’t agree with Nick, but the point of making such a comment is to be heard and it does serve an important role in society. It’s easy not to empathize with a group we perceive as tiny and without representation, and it’s difficult to speak up when you think you’re alone.
Ideally they would defend their point, but not everybody has a spare several hours each day to spend on the Fediverse.
I’d agree if it wasn’t that in this specific case, I don’t think you really get heard by making such absolute statements and calling people that disagree with the point of view bots.
I’m always curious as to what these “don’t bother coming at me” comments are actually supposed to achieve. What is the point of making a public statement, and preemptively dismissing discussion as “bots” in one fell swoop? Is it just you venting out or something?
It’s a tantrum. Just pat their head and tell them it’ll be OK.
I don’t agree with Nick, but the point of making such a comment is to be heard and it does serve an important role in society. It’s easy not to empathize with a group we perceive as tiny and without representation, and it’s difficult to speak up when you think you’re alone.
Ideally they would defend their point, but not everybody has a spare several hours each day to spend on the Fediverse.
I’d agree if it wasn’t that in this specific case, I don’t think you really get heard by making such absolute statements and calling people that disagree with the point of view bots.