Sorry, but I don't think this is hardcore dharma at all. Putting oneself in a toxic environment that is actively designed to be anti-contemplative and then treating it as contemplative practice is delusionally idealistic.
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Replying to @VincentHorn
a lot of monks who subjected themselves to extreme asceticism made this mistake too, including the historical Buddha
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Replying to @c4chaos
So not being on Twitter = extreme ascetism? Not sure I follow.
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Replying to @VincentHorn
no. extreme ascetism = torturing yourself on a cesspool that is Twitter
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Replying to @c4chaos
Ok, that makes more sense. For those that can do it with eyes open, I applaud you.
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Replying to @VincentHorn
who says i can do it with eyes open? i’m just here for the lulz and occasional nuggets of wisdom and serendipitous opportunities


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Replying to @c4chaos
Fair enough. I'm in a phase of deep disgust with the socioeconomic, technological, and psychological aspects of these social platforms. Do you thinks decentralized alternatives will be any different?
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Replying to @VincentHorn
decentralized social media alternatives will have its strengths and shadows. censorship-resistance is its strength and its darkest shadow.
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Replying to @c4chaos
Yeah, seems like it could be even more of a cesspool in some ways....
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Replying to @VincentHorn
but at least it will be a decentralized cesspool
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~C4Chaos Retweeted FRONTLINE
on a more serious note, have you watched Frontline’s special report on FB? it is indeed a dilemma. imagine yourself to be in Mark Zuckerberg’s shoes, how would you run FB differently? it is a hard problem. so they just focus on growth and profits
https://mobile.twitter.com/frontlinepbs/status/1057452359578804225 …
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Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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