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What's the most toxic mentality that people have nowadays? (lemmy.world)
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What's a thought pattern that's way too common and damaging to society?

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[–] 30 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (7 children)

"I don't like it so it must be bad" in relation to all kinds of media. So many people can't accept that something just isn't meant for them. There are literally thousands of games, movies and albums getting released every year so if you don't like something, just don't buy it and move on instead of complaining to (and sometimes about) those of us who are looking forward to it.

Edit: this might not strictly be the most toxic behavior but it makes social interactions super annoying, even in small groups and it seems to coincide with people who are overall fond of forcing their personal views and beliefs on others.

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  • [–] 11 points 6 months ago

    I think you nailed it when you wrote " forcing their personal views and beliefs on others". That is what we see happening now with people trying to control others. We see it in government and with religion. It is trickling down to where the common person feels it is not only okay to do, but that they must do it to compete with others and get ahead.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    I think a lot about how "good" and "fun" are two different things.

    You can have a game that's a fascinating exploration of a theme that really unifies mechanics and story, but is an absolute downer of misery to play.

    You can also have a game that's a glorified slot machine with bugs, no real player input, and abusive monetization, but people's brains light up playing it.

    There's some subjectivity of course, but sometimes I see games that are good at what they're trying to be, but I don't have any fun with them. Some people seem to demand those overlap all the time.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I would say that‘s an entirely different point. If someone likes to literally watch paint dry, who am I to invade their discussions tell them they shouldn’t? Let people like what they like even if you personally think it’s neither good nor fun.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    It does also sometimes stem from people's inability to elaborate. Like if you dislike something, there's a reason you hate it. That's why I especially hate reviews like "it's mid" or "it's goated"/"it's peak" like they barely help.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    I think those people lack understanding that whether something is good or bad is an opinion. They don't think they need to elaborate on why it's bad because they believe it's a universal fact that it's bad

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    Yes, I quite agree. I get so irritated when people complain that a movie is coming out that they don't personally want to see. Why is it so hard to just not watch it? Thousands of other movies are coming out that you aren't watching. It's easier to not watch than to watch. Watching it takes effort.

    I don't play video games at all. I don't go around whining "they should stop making video games, nobody wants to play them"

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