I find the idea of political computer stickers to be ridiculous, you’re just asking for trouble, regardless of how popular or milquetoast the stance is.
Sure, they're silly; however, people should be able to express themselves in a civil way without being accosted by activist losers.
We don't know this kids life. It may be something meaningful to him. Could just be a statement, who knows and who cares? That's how I see it.
What's far more important is that people stop giving a shit what other people think about them and that others mind their own damn business and stop acting like querulous children.
Too many people are insecure or are solipsistic narcissists who think the world should revolve around catering to what makes them feel comfortable.
It's retarded.
I don’t disagree that this kid has a right to advertise his ideals and that he shouldn’t get shit from it, but honestly it’s such a bad idea. 90% of the interactions you will get because of it will be negative because people react more often and more aggressively towards stances they don’t align with. It’s like wearing a novelty t shirt about a niche hobby you have. It’ll attract negative attention and let others know exactly how to pester you.
That's understandable but do you really want to concede how you express yourself to insecure crybullies? I certainly don't. Every concession that you make in your life is one more chain you're crafting for yourself that keeps you tied down by the rules of others. It's a bit of a dramatic way to look at it but I still think that it's true nonetheless.
I'm confident in who I am and in my beliefs. If someone wants to come up to try and start shit because of something that I'm wearing or some sticker that I have, they're more than welcome to try. I know what kind of person I am best. I don't need the approval of others as affirmation. I have confidence that I do my best to keep informed on topics, form my own beliefs, and stand by my principles and morals.
I refuse to give them any power over how I express myself in life. That's just me, though.
The problem isn’t about kowtowing to others about your political beliefs, but the fact that it shouldn’t be the first thing people know about each other from a distance (because it just leads to only bad-faith conversations) and they’re so generic that people will not argue with your ideology but the vague idea they think your ideology is. For example, I see someone with a Bernie sticker. Are they socialist? A Marxist? Maybe just a liberal? Maybe not even a liberal, just someone who likes outsider politicians? If the point is self-expression, then it tells me Jack-all except that you think your political expression is important enough to advertise, but not enough to give it the due diligence of expressing it in a way so that others have an actually good grasp of what it is.
I find the idea of political computer stickers to be ridiculous, you’re just asking for trouble, regardless of how popular or milquetoast the stance is.
Sure, they're silly; however, people should be able to express themselves in a civil way without being accosted by activist losers.
We don't know this kids life. It may be something meaningful to him. Could just be a statement, who knows and who cares? That's how I see it.
What's far more important is that people stop giving a shit what other people think about them and that others mind their own damn business and stop acting like querulous children.
Too many people are insecure or are solipsistic narcissists who think the world should revolve around catering to what makes them feel comfortable.
It's retarded.
I don’t disagree that this kid has a right to advertise his ideals and that he shouldn’t get shit from it, but honestly it’s such a bad idea. 90% of the interactions you will get because of it will be negative because people react more often and more aggressively towards stances they don’t align with. It’s like wearing a novelty t shirt about a niche hobby you have. It’ll attract negative attention and let others know exactly how to pester you.
That's understandable but do you really want to concede how you express yourself to insecure crybullies? I certainly don't. Every concession that you make in your life is one more chain you're crafting for yourself that keeps you tied down by the rules of others. It's a bit of a dramatic way to look at it but I still think that it's true nonetheless.
I'm confident in who I am and in my beliefs. If someone wants to come up to try and start shit because of something that I'm wearing or some sticker that I have, they're more than welcome to try. I know what kind of person I am best. I don't need the approval of others as affirmation. I have confidence that I do my best to keep informed on topics, form my own beliefs, and stand by my principles and morals.
I refuse to give them any power over how I express myself in life. That's just me, though.
The problem isn’t about kowtowing to others about your political beliefs, but the fact that it shouldn’t be the first thing people know about each other from a distance (because it just leads to only bad-faith conversations) and they’re so generic that people will not argue with your ideology but the vague idea they think your ideology is. For example, I see someone with a Bernie sticker. Are they socialist? A Marxist? Maybe just a liberal? Maybe not even a liberal, just someone who likes outsider politicians? If the point is self-expression, then it tells me Jack-all except that you think your political expression is important enough to advertise, but not enough to give it the due diligence of expressing it in a way so that others have an actually good grasp of what it is.