@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social
Post #2186218
2022-12-25 08:03 UTC
Replies (12)
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@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social 2022-12-25 19:29
Oh my good God this went a lot further than I expected it to! A few clarifications about my rambly thinking aloud toots in general: I don't pretend to know answers for anything. I just write things like this sometimes because I'm working my way through my own thoughts late at night (in this case, about liking an otherwise charming movie despite there being a plot hole). I'm mostly talking to myself, not expecting you to change or "correcting" anyone. Feel free to ignore if unhelpful!
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@RichStein@econtwitter.net 2022-12-25 08:05
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social Great perspective. Look to enjoy/appreciate before all else. Affects those around you, too.
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@rickdadier@piaille.fr 2022-12-25 08:29
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social But what if I love criticizing things? (that's just for the - admittedly poor - joke; I agree with the bulk of what you're saying)
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@fallingbeam@c.im 2022-12-25 08:45
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social "If you hear the rustle of tool coming up behind you? Run." https://youtu.be/Urw-UDz1X_c?t=129
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@riggbeck@mastodon.social 2022-12-25 09:37
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social I think there are things which it's important to criticise, such as bad government, misinformation, evil actions. Apart from that, I agree with you. The everyday things that make up our cultural landscape are perhaps horses of a different colour. There are things I wouldn't touch with a barge pole but to spend a lot of time criticising them is a waste of time. That said, I really enjoy scathing reviews about bad books and films. And a proper rant can be a thing of beauty.
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@JulieB@deacon.social 2022-12-25 12:30
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social With this toot you are bumping into something I learned too late in life: being critical is different than critical thinking. The first is verbalizing everything that you don't like as a way of life. The second is making an assessment as to something's fitness. I was not taught the distinction. I was taught kindness always, check your brain at the door, smile, nod and be agreeable. It did not serve me well. Don't be a constant critic, AND do NOT give up your critical thinking.
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@iraantlers@mastodon.online 2022-12-25 12:46
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social agreed! onwards!
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@littledorritt@glammr.us 2022-12-25 14:00
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social keep doing just what you are doing! It’s beautiful.
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@MixBluets@mstdn.social 2022-12-25 14:12
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social Agree. There's a place for constructive criticism made with an appreciation for its object, but the hypercritical reflexive negativity that seems common now seems more a lazy form of faux sophistication? Or people displacing their negative feelings onto safe seeming things? It's harmful when it's abusive toward creators. I have depression; flaw finding is too easy. But I like liking things & seeking the good in imperfection even if I seem silly or unsophisticated for doing so.
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@isham@convo.casa 2022-12-25 15:52
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social first find the good, acknowledge the good. Then make your decision.
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@ocdtrekkie@mastodon.social 2022-12-25 19:32
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social CinemaSins folks are gonna be crushed by this one, LOL. Though I think people can both have a critical eye and enjoy the totality of the medium.
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@PJFlyers@universeodon.com 2022-12-25 21:21
@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social oh dear lord.... I love that you have chronicled so much of lost America. And I agree if someone doesn't like something - just don't like it and move on. Social Media has given license to basement dwellers to tell other people that they disagree with them anonymously. Your post is precious and I feel the pain you must feel in order to make the post.