TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
- 6,671
In case there are some people who are wondering why I still frequent or visit the Reddit platform despite criticizing, hating, and/or otherwise railing against it, this thread will explain it. I have often criticized Reddit for being paternalistic (one good example being Reddit Cares or whatever that invasive, paternalistic measure that was rolled out years ago to profile and scope out potentially dangerous or 'at risk' users), as well as other uncanny practices on their platform as well as particular subreddits. Beyond all the flak and hate for these negative aspects of Reddit, I still find there are morsels of truth, quality posts (namely by existentialgoof) as well as various communities that align with my beliefs, and I reference those posts in my threads and articles. For example, whenever I find articles or examples of pro-lifers violating one's civil rights, I would use that as an example lambasting and exposing the horrors of such. Alternatively, if I find information that would be helpful or shows a good example of what right to die does for someone (alleviating their suffering), I would post that (the most recent one being from this Reddit thread about someone who successfully got the green light for assisted suicide).
Additionally, outside of SaSu and other stuff, it is still a platform where I would find information that would be helpful for other tasks or activities, and there are also some other good subreddits out there for my purpose as well. As previously mentioned, subreddits like r/therapyabuse, r/antipsychiatry, r/antiwork, to name a few often have really good points that help with whatever I am seeking out and/or at least act as another safe space for other stuff too. Sadly, while the SaSu and TrueSaSu subreddits were banned (which led to the creation of our current forum, SaSu itself back in 2018), that used to be a place where most of us here once found solace and our former safe space. Of course, by then, there are also other subreddits that came up but again, Reddit admins and sitewide policies censored, quarantined, and/or even banned new subreddits that came up. So Reddit once was a platform for free speech and was not as tightly regulated, but later became large and popular, then got regulated to hell and less free, more restrictive. Then again, I don't consider Reddit necessarily a platform of free speech and ideas, but one of particular echo chambers and/or those who wish to have their beliefs validated (or in some subreddits, albeit few, safe spaces). In fact, some of the subreddits and communities I really despise are: r/SW, r/legaladvice, and r/psychiatry to name a few. Those communities are like a hivemind and will ban, censor, and/or remove posts that dissent from them with/without warning.
If I had the means and resources (financial, knowledge, and other ability) to actually have my platform, similar to Reddit but tailored towards SaSu, I would absolutely do that and make it better than what current, present day Reddit is. Of course, throughout time, as ownership, staff, and also popularity grows with any platform, things can change for the better/worse. The original users may be long gone, and then the new users may reshape the atmosphere or vibe of said platform, that is inevitable, but I believe that as long as the core values and tenets are adhered to, then a community will more/less remain close to it's original values. But I digress as this thread is about why despite hating Reddit in general, I still reference or use (link to certain threads or posts) in my threads or talking points.
So in conclusion, while I still despise Reddit, I simply made the conscious decision to not post on there (barring maybe on very specific subreddits that align with me and/or have my vested interests in). However, I still find some useful information that could help with whatever I'm seeking to do. I hope this helps answer or clarify some people who may wonder why despite my heavy criticisms of various content on the platform itself or even the platform's policies itself (and various subreddits), I still continue to use it, but only whenever it is necessary or beneficial to what I aim to do.
Additionally, outside of SaSu and other stuff, it is still a platform where I would find information that would be helpful for other tasks or activities, and there are also some other good subreddits out there for my purpose as well. As previously mentioned, subreddits like r/therapyabuse, r/antipsychiatry, r/antiwork, to name a few often have really good points that help with whatever I am seeking out and/or at least act as another safe space for other stuff too. Sadly, while the SaSu and TrueSaSu subreddits were banned (which led to the creation of our current forum, SaSu itself back in 2018), that used to be a place where most of us here once found solace and our former safe space. Of course, by then, there are also other subreddits that came up but again, Reddit admins and sitewide policies censored, quarantined, and/or even banned new subreddits that came up. So Reddit once was a platform for free speech and was not as tightly regulated, but later became large and popular, then got regulated to hell and less free, more restrictive. Then again, I don't consider Reddit necessarily a platform of free speech and ideas, but one of particular echo chambers and/or those who wish to have their beliefs validated (or in some subreddits, albeit few, safe spaces). In fact, some of the subreddits and communities I really despise are: r/SW, r/legaladvice, and r/psychiatry to name a few. Those communities are like a hivemind and will ban, censor, and/or remove posts that dissent from them with/without warning.
If I had the means and resources (financial, knowledge, and other ability) to actually have my platform, similar to Reddit but tailored towards SaSu, I would absolutely do that and make it better than what current, present day Reddit is. Of course, throughout time, as ownership, staff, and also popularity grows with any platform, things can change for the better/worse. The original users may be long gone, and then the new users may reshape the atmosphere or vibe of said platform, that is inevitable, but I believe that as long as the core values and tenets are adhered to, then a community will more/less remain close to it's original values. But I digress as this thread is about why despite hating Reddit in general, I still reference or use (link to certain threads or posts) in my threads or talking points.
So in conclusion, while I still despise Reddit, I simply made the conscious decision to not post on there (barring maybe on very specific subreddits that align with me and/or have my vested interests in). However, I still find some useful information that could help with whatever I'm seeking to do. I hope this helps answer or clarify some people who may wonder why despite my heavy criticisms of various content on the platform itself or even the platform's policies itself (and various subreddits), I still continue to use it, but only whenever it is necessary or beneficial to what I aim to do.
