You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
The point is that sometimes, the best thing is also considered "extreme," and I see no justifiable reason that the median opinion should be considered the best one by virtue of it being the median.
I don't think anyone actually argued this, though?
To me, extremism is really the dogged insistance on the absolute supremacy of a particular viewpoint and the failure to even consider or entertain even for the purpose of discussion the possibility that other viewpoints might be valid.
Also I've just noticed somebody has clearly attempted to remove penis-shaped graffiti from this door, almost successfully. Unfortunately there is a dark patch outlining where the graffiti was before.
Doctor Who reference in Pokemon B2W2? Headcanon accepted.
Going from your definition, Fouria, extremism isn't always a bad thing. Take the people who are hardline "straight" as in no drugs, alcohol or tobacco ever. You can sit there and argue the value of a single glass of wine with dinner or how awesome a Havana cigar is and they won't budge an inch -- they're not really hurting themselves or anyone else.
That said, the spirit of your argument is most likely regarding more important subjects such as basic rights and civility to which it's inarguable that the potential of hurt due to extremism is a major factor. For the most part I agree with your assessment as long as personal bias isn't a factor -- unfortunately, it almost always is.
Going from your definition, Fouria, extremism isn't always a bad thing. Take the people who are hardline "straight" as in no drugs, alcohol or tobacco ever. You can sit there and argue the value of a single glass of wine with dinner or how awesome a Havana cigar is and they won't budge an inch -- they're not really hurting themselves or anyone else.
Yes, that's different from Frosty's movie scenario, because they won't be hurting anybody else by refusing the cigar/wine. I should probably have qualified that.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
On one hand, that looks kinda cool.
On the other hand, I'm going to have a hard time judging it on its own merits because I'll be busy thinking "MYSPACE WHO THE FUCK STILL USES MYSPACE THIS IS NOT 2003"
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
^^ Probably.
I just wonder if they'll be able to shed the "MySpace = old and busted" mentality that's plagued them among internet-users since Facebook became king.
Sometimes I wonder what it says about me that Tumblr is the only social networking site I can tolerate.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I have a Pinterest account but I'm not sure I "get" it.
This is frustrating, because usually people who say they don't "get" site X irritate me.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Oh, don't get me wrong, I realize my irritation at that isn't entirely rational.
I've just too many annoying conversations with my Mother.
Mom: What is Twitter, again? Me: It's little messages that are 140 characters or less.
Mom: What's the point, though?
Me: Well, you use Facebook. You know status updates?
Mom: Yeah.
Me: Imagine a website that's like Facebook if status updates were Facebook's only feature.
As do I. Since a contrarian will always look for different ways to do things, and a blind sheep will remain miserable and in the dark, I think one will ultimately be more enlightened and happier than the other. Well maybe not happier, since sometimes knowing the truth brings misery, but there is a higher satisfaction anyway.
It's not about what's true and what isn't. It's about questioning everything just because you can, because it's a habit, even if you don't really believe in any other views.
While there's some merit in the idea of questioning everything YOU know about the world as a means of self-improvement, a good contrarian understands when and when not to question, and possesses the wisdom to only prod with absolute sincerity.
Compromise is weakness. The boundaries of what constitutes extremism are both arbitrary and ever-changing. I encourage people to stand up for the things that are good, regardless of whether or not the standards of the day would consider such positions "extreme." Take a look at any sappy "good vs. evil" fantasy story; the heroes are just as much extremists as are the villains, and if they were not extremists, they would not be fighting the villains!!
What fools these mortals be, to mistake uncertainty for weakness.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I don't think I "get" any social networking sites really.
I "get" most of them but they don't appeal to me.
I'm kinda ashamed to admit it, but part of the reason I don't like using sites like Facebook is that I can't stand to see my real name and face attached to everything I say.
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I don't think anyone actually argued this, though?
To me, extremism is really the dogged insistance on the absolute supremacy of a particular viewpoint and the failure to even consider or entertain even for the purpose of discussion the possibility that other viewpoints might be valid.
seriously
Not that I would know.
I don't suppose these ones were exactly anatomically precise.
Or people who just don't like Facebook anymore.
And I don't even use Pinterest.
This is less true than it once was.
Me: It's little messages that are 140 characters or less.
While there's some merit in the idea of questioning everything YOU know about the world as a means of self-improvement, a good contrarian understands when and when not to question, and possesses the wisdom to only prod with absolute sincerity. What fools these mortals be, to mistake uncertainty for weakness.
I'm kinda ashamed to admit it, but part of the reason I don't like using sites like Facebook is that I can't stand to see my real name and face attached to everything I say.
This is basically how I feel about them, though I'm not really sure why.
I don't have a Facebook account due to their privacy policy, and I have a Pinterest account but I hardly use it.
What do you do when you realize you had no justification for the sins you committed in the name of righteousness?