One reason for Twitter’s toxicity is that it consists mostly of people attacking what they disagree with rather than defending what they agree with, because from a social standpoint it’s much easier and safer to criticize ideas than to advocate them.
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See, easier.
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The safety is social in nature and comes from not exposing your own beliefs to ridicule.
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Exactly. Who wants to do that on this platform? I'll go about two or three arguments/comments deep. Then I withdraw. Getting attacked by 30+ not worth it and they show you they won't listen anyway.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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But advocating someone else's idea on here can be as simple as a like. (and just as easy to disown). But if you have to type/tap it out, that's different and agreed, exposing yourself to potentially more ridicule.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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