Came here a couple months ago. Regular Reddit lurker. Trying to get the swing of things. Seems like decent community. Just jumping in and engaging this time.

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[–] 20 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Just start saying shit it doesn’t matter how dumb or good

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  • [–] 14 points 4 months ago* (8 children)

    Every little bit of engagement helps Lemmy grow, so welcome!

    Here’s your complementary Lemmy starter gift tote bags, complete with a Linux guide book, German memes, a shark plushie (courtesy of Blåhaj), an introductory book in leftist political theory, and a T-shirt celebrating neurodivergence (long sleeve and no-sleeve options available) - 🛍️

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (7 children)

    an introductory book in leftist political theory

    i thought that this was toxic to most liberals. lol

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

    we're not supposed to actually read the book, just pretend that we have. mine supports the union of my ass and my couch.

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

    In all seriousness, you absolutely should read theory, it's really helpful.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    It feels more like philosophy, which I love but only have an amateur training in

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    We're all philosophers, even if we don't realize it! Philosophy is our world outlook, the way we percieve the world. To study philosophy is to play an active role in how we perceive the world, think about it, etc. I'm a Marxist-Leninist, and in being one I study dialectical materialism. This forms the basis of how I interpret the world, but even before studying dialectical materialism I had my own, uncodified, generally liberal approach to seeing the world. A good bit of idealism, metaphysics, and an attempt at materialism is how I would describe it.

    Philosophy isn't the realm of the educated, it's for everyone. Part of how the ruling class retains cultural hegemony is in disseminating ruling class ideology, which often tries to gatekeep philosophy to high academia. While it requires study, philosophy is ultimately understandable even with purely amateur training.

    By the way, if you're curious about Marxism-Leninism, I wrote a basic study guide you're welcome to check out.

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

    jokes on all of us; that stuff is SO DENSE than even reading it won't make you understand it. they literally suggest using a study group to understand it. lol

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  • [–] 13 points 4 months ago

    You are not alone, my friend

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  • [–] 11 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    Same, this is my very first message in 3y on Lemmy.

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

    This ain't Reddit. Welcome aboard! You'll be accepted here unless you're a right wing dipshit, then expect to get absolutely streamrolled.

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago

    Just comment!

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago

    Congrats! 👏 🎉

    I, also, was a long time reddit lurker. I still lurk here, but I've posted more on Lemmy then I ever did on reddit. Jump in! The water is fine.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Kinda in the same boat. I bask in the gentle flow of the comments here vs. the torrent of hateful slop on Reddit. I don't even feel the need to comment usually. Most of the time what I was going to say has already been said.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago

    Also a longtime lurker with little time. But I like the verse and try to engage where possible.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago

    We’re all mentally challenged anyway, just open your rat hole to whatever song your thinker dreams up.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago

    glad to have you!

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    An easy way to get started is replying ":3" when you see the chance.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Welcome to the community !!!

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    You are welcome 😄

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    Hi! Glad you jumped in (^_^)

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    'Yoda Eye Squint' You should be!

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    There, you made the first step. Don't worry, most people don't bite.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    That's a pretty good icebreaker!

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Welcome, enjoy a complimentary meme I stole.

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  • [–] -1 points 4 months ago

    It's mostly not worth the trouble.

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