Probably somewhat like that. We don't realize it but our brains have been rewired and it's for the most part impossible to regain that genuine early internet feel. Who really posts for themselves anymore? I feel this way at least. I subconsciously try to be as appealing as possible to everyone, is it too late for us?
1. What exactly do you mean by "posting for yourself"?
Well, there's plainly a difference between what someone like Mr.Beast uploads and any run of the mill youtube video someone recorded on their blackberry in the late 2000s. I suppose it's sort of an attitude like "i'm uploading to engage with the internet" rather than "i'm uploading so the internet engages with me", like always being pursuant of likes, shares, fame, etc. I noticed this with myself a while ago after having had some success with virality. Now I feel myself writing like i'm some sort of salesman. It might be a bit narcissistic of me but I'd imagine that a lot of us do this subconsciously nowadays with how gamified the internet is.
2. What makes you think that people used to do that before but not now?
They still do that now, but I'd reckon not as much in the grand scheme. There was a 2023 survey on Parents.com which stated that 57% of Gen Z were interested in becoming influencers - given that 'influencers' barely existed in a sense compared to what they are now 15 years ago, I'd say that things have changed. Granted, there will always be people genuinely posting themselves. But it shouldn't be too far-fetched to say that we tend to ham things up for the camera to a ridiculous extent now.
But, I never got to experience the early years of the social media scene, so I might be talking out my ass here. I just really don't like what the internet has done to us.
Is it not possible to just... flood those sorts of posts out by making your own? The only reason there's a wall of them is because he's one of the few who actually post things here.
I'm just waiting for the reset to come. I feel like everything has been building up tension, and some big event is going to occur which will cause all that tension to be released, and fundamentally reset society. Maybe war, or a depression.
A second American civil war would be pretty interesting but I doubt it'll happen given how little of the population is suitable to be drafted or too pacifist, spineless or otherwise incapable. I don't know what's going to happen. These are the interesting times they speak of.
This meme I made a few weeks ago did shit on youtube and reddit however it made my parents cry in laughter, so it has far greater value than any like count on the internet could ever generate.
Antinatilism or effilism (unsure of the spelling) is so stupid to me, but I do understand where it comes from. It's a self defeating ideology. If you want an end to life (usually because they believe that life is suffering, or that suffering affirms life, but that's so shallow), and you kill yourself, then you leave behind people who do want to live and continue life. Fundamentally irrational and against the natural process.
My friend once fumbled a girl because the first message he sent her to break the ice (he knew her beforehand but had just gotten her number) was "want some fent from fantastic Mr Fent" and she blocked him
It's difficult to will yourself to do things in that state though. But I do understand where you're coming from. Thanks for the advice. Right now I'm sort of stuck waiting for a job which is coming but doesn't start yet so that's adding to it.
My brain has been infected with malware and I can't help but view these as 'hard' Youtube shorts comments made by 11 year olds
That being said. I do think that the first one deserves some reflection. Finishing in some senses is not a reward. The struggle is the prize, it distracts from the world, you are goal oriented and focused. I feel like I'm missing that now so it's especially poignant.
It does in a way prove their validity, however there is also a phenomenon where the more you repeat something the less power it has. And that may be true for language like this, simple, originally impactful sentences that have been watered down so much they can be easily dismissed unless packaged in some larger statement as a thesis. See "This person is a Nazi".
Not trying to disprove anything you've said or the validity of the quotes themselves. They do have merit.
Drat. Should've discovered this site sooner. I like De Niro. Maybe next week I'll be there.
Probably somewhat like that. We don't realize it but our brains have been rewired and it's for the most part impossible to regain that genuine early internet feel. Who really posts for themselves anymore? I feel this way at least. I subconsciously try to be as appealing as possible to everyone, is it too late for us?
1. What exactly do you mean by "posting for yourself"?
Well, there's plainly a difference between what someone like Mr.Beast uploads and any run of the mill youtube video someone recorded on their blackberry in the late 2000s. I suppose it's sort of an attitude like "i'm uploading to engage with the internet" rather than "i'm uploading so the internet engages with me", like always being pursuant of likes, shares, fame, etc. I noticed this with myself a while ago after having had some success with virality. Now I feel myself writing like i'm some sort of salesman. It might be a bit narcissistic of me but I'd imagine that a lot of us do this subconsciously nowadays with how gamified the internet is.
2. What makes you think that people used to do that before but not now?
They still do that now, but I'd reckon not as much in the grand scheme. There was a 2023 survey on Parents.com which stated that 57% of Gen Z were interested in becoming influencers - given that 'influencers' barely existed in a sense compared to what they are now 15 years ago, I'd say that things have changed. Granted, there will always be people genuinely posting themselves. But it shouldn't be too far-fetched to say that we tend to ham things up for the camera to a ridiculous extent now.
But, I never got to experience the early years of the social media scene, so I might be talking out my ass here. I just really don't like what the internet has done to us.
That's good advice, thanks
Just mix bleach and ammonia and you're basically there, nobody will be able to tell the difference!
Thank you
Facebook? Ai generated pussy?
What if I want to press both pedals at the same time, do I need to reach my hand down there and press the other one?
Is it not possible to just... flood those sorts of posts out by making your own? The only reason there's a wall of them is because he's one of the few who actually post things here.
I'm just waiting for the reset to come. I feel like everything has been building up tension, and some big event is going to occur which will cause all that tension to be released, and fundamentally reset society. Maybe war, or a depression.
A second American civil war would be pretty interesting but I doubt it'll happen given how little of the population is suitable to be drafted or too pacifist, spineless or otherwise incapable. I don't know what's going to happen. These are the interesting times they speak of.
I've seen this before and it's icky
No it just so happened to coincide with that occurance. Not related but it's the thing I remember for that date.
I've heard of it. Can I perform it on myself or is this something where it's better to pay up?
No, more just motivation.
This meme I made a few weeks ago did shit on youtube and reddit however it made my parents cry in laughter, so it has far greater value than any like count on the internet could ever generate.
Antinatilism or effilism (unsure of the spelling) is so stupid to me, but I do understand where it comes from. It's a self defeating ideology. If you want an end to life (usually because they believe that life is suffering, or that suffering affirms life, but that's so shallow), and you kill yourself, then you leave behind people who do want to live and continue life. Fundamentally irrational and against the natural process.
That's the plan. Make it less lonely here
My friend once fumbled a girl because the first message he sent her to break the ice (he knew her beforehand but had just gotten her number) was "want some fent from fantastic Mr Fent" and she blocked him
It's accessible for me now hooray.
I know who you are
I meant it more to focus on the distinct lack of bots here, the real 'slop' of AI.
It's difficult to will yourself to do things in that state though. But I do understand where you're coming from. Thanks for the advice. Right now I'm sort of stuck waiting for a job which is coming but doesn't start yet so that's adding to it.
My brain has been infected with malware and I can't help but view these as 'hard' Youtube shorts comments made by 11 year olds
That being said. I do think that the first one deserves some reflection. Finishing in some senses is not a reward. The struggle is the prize, it distracts from the world, you are goal oriented and focused. I feel like I'm missing that now so it's especially poignant.
It does in a way prove their validity, however there is also a phenomenon where the more you repeat something the less power it has. And that may be true for language like this, simple, originally impactful sentences that have been watered down so much they can be easily dismissed unless packaged in some larger statement as a thesis. See "This person is a Nazi".
Not trying to disprove anything you've said or the validity of the quotes themselves. They do have merit.