I was just thinking this the other day when reading some feminist debate. These women wanted to be accepted no matter what they looked like or did which is silly. Not everyone has to accept you. Find your niche and live your life. People are so strange.
I just learned about this in my social psych class! When a group of people who have similar opinions reinforce their thoughts or ideas from outside influence using emotional or biased thinking. Found in political, religious, or otherwise such environments where challenging the majority consensus leads to castigation, punishment or exile. Agreement always has some internal reward such as social elevation or acceptance.
So you're suggesting that both these forums either strive to challenge groupthink, or promote it?
The same could be said about conspiracy theorists: Armchair experts whose sole resource is Youtube and the regurgitated rhetoric vomited by Alex Jones.
Well, honestly I don't think many conspiracy theorist are into to Alex Jones. As far as I can see many take a strong stand against him. I think he is very popular amongst doomsday preppers as he gives them one reason after another to stock up on food and guns.
teatime ago
I was just thinking this the other day when reading some feminist debate. These women wanted to be accepted no matter what they looked like or did which is silly. Not everyone has to accept you. Find your niche and live your life. People are so strange.
GhayUniform ago
Look up the definition of the word "groupthink" and tell me that isnt the textbook definition of places like /v/conspiracy or /r/conspiracy on reddit.
Go ahead: I'll wait.
can_of_wurms ago
I just learned about this in my social psych class! When a group of people who have similar opinions reinforce their thoughts or ideas from outside influence using emotional or biased thinking. Found in political, religious, or otherwise such environments where challenging the majority consensus leads to castigation, punishment or exile. Agreement always has some internal reward such as social elevation or acceptance.
So you're suggesting that both these forums either strive to challenge groupthink, or promote it?
gugulo ago
Oh no... Voat is becoming self-aware of why it is so damn racist.
carcoma ago
I think the suggestion was that v/r/conspiracy promote it.
GhayUniform ago
The same could be said about conspiracy theorists: Armchair experts whose sole resource is Youtube and the regurgitated rhetoric vomited by Alex Jones.
OrangeKraken ago
Yes there is a lot of bullshit inside the truth seeking community, congratulations for noticing the disinfo is everywhere. You're so special.
AreWeHuman ago
Well, honestly I don't think many conspiracy theorist are into to Alex Jones. As far as I can see many take a strong stand against him. I think he is very popular amongst doomsday preppers as he gives them one reason after another to stock up on food and guns.
odplocki ago
It has all the trades of a religion, guilt, original sin, and right amount of vagueness so those with power can do what they want.
can_of_wurms ago
Political correctness happens when people want to hide from the discomforts of reality
ElspethTirel ago
And are also purposefully misinformed
Drenki ago
nonsense
ElspethTirel ago
Sarcasm? Or do you want to elaborate on your feelings?
EDIT: Why would you downvote me for asking someone to elaborate? :|
ixaxxar ago
They can't elaborate and have no further argument than their feels. Fuck this cucks don't waste your time.