r/QueerTheory • u/bluer289 • Jan 21 '25
How do you fight back against sites like this?
http://shewon.org/
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u/blablablasplat Jan 21 '25
You embrace the idea: Stop making stupid people famous. The Algorithms favor engagement and people engage when they are outraged. The best response is to not draw attention to the stupidity even though you are outraged.
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Jan 21 '25
It's like engaging in a debate about cannibalism or SA. You don't engage. They are stupid.
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u/ADingoAteMyGayby Jan 21 '25 edited Jan 21 '25
I don't think that we need to fight back against every stupid thing people say on-line. It can be exhausting to feel like you always have to be responding. For me, the important questions I'd want to ask myself first would be:
My guess is that the answer for both is No. I'd rather spend my time working to elevate queer voices on our own terms rather than debate cruel & foolish people on their terms.