r/videogames • u/Syarafuddyn • Aug 29 '26

Image / Video Bro had a good take

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u/NotSoAwfulName Aug 29 '26

The state of modern gaming in general

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u/rvasko3 Aug 29 '26

The state of modern gaming everything in general

So much of the average person's discourse and interactions shifting to online spaces has been a huge negative for our culture

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u/Emmix_x0x Aug 29 '26

THHIIIISSSS everything someone do is cringe. U like something specific? U r nerd or weirdo or childish. Wheres people u collected cool unique stuff? Dressed differently or wear their hair some awesome way? Had some odd hobby?

Everything seems so black and white in ideology, its suffocating

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u/ImpressiveAmount4684 Aug 29 '26

People in general are increasingly miserable. They feel great joining a community of miserable people, whatever they are crying about.

misery loves company

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u/KayleeKutie Aug 29 '26

I feel like people haven't changed too much, it's just that social media naturally promotes very extreme opinions on things (which usually end up being negative). Most people have lukewarm takes on things which doesn't generate as much interest/likes; this also leads people to tend towards parroting extreme opinions if they don't want to have a more nuanced take. I think it's really important to talk to people about topics IRL rather than just getting the ragebaity internet consensus.

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u/ImpressiveAmount4684 Aug 29 '26

Oh for sure, social media is hyperengineered to amplify hate engagement.

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u/csando96 Aug 29 '26

Hey, hey everyone!!!!

Look at these losers agreeing!

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u/emuccino Aug 29 '26

Criiiiiiinge

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u/Kwestyung Aug 31 '26

It wasn't always like this though, something changed.

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u/Exoticbut Aug 29 '26

Maybe everyone just got more pessimistic during COVID and for some people it stuck after lockdown.

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u/SolsticeSon Aug 29 '26

Most social media algorithms, especially Meta’s, favor divisive content because it “looks” like engagement. Just go on Threads for 5 seconds and you’ll encounter more bitching and e-rage than you could imagine.

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u/ImpressiveAmount4684 Aug 29 '26

Lol each new social media platform just sounds more full of degenerates.