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re: WHAT is an "Echo Chamber?"
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:31 am to Stagliano
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:31 am to Stagliano
quote:Some do, and some don't.
Most of your points seem to be in good faith at least. You’d think your detractors would welcome the banter
As I observed earlier, different folks have different reasons for being here. Some come for debate and exchange of ideas. Others come for a pep rally.
The pep rally folks hate me. The "info exchange" folks generally do not. The former significantly outnumber the latter.
Such is life.
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Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:31 am to Fells
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An Echo Chamber is an enviroment that only exposes you to beliefs and worldviews that you already hold (Echo), which definitely describes this place. That's okay and is nothing to get defensive over. We all exist in echo chambers as it is natural to associate with like-minded people.
I don't disagree, though it's clear that while this place leans heavily Right, it's not the only viewpoint here. It's far more diverse than a place like DU.
That said I think it's a bit disingenuous to allude to this place keeping everyone here from being subjected to opposing view points. As I said earlier, every major institution is run by The Left. We swim daily in the view point of that narrative. We're well versed in it.
It's basically the very same argument I'd always make to religious people when I'd be debating that topic. I'm VERY well versed on Christianity, as I was once Catholic but more importantly I live in Louisiana and in America where the vast majority are Christian. I don't need to go out of my way to be exposed to that, etc.
Same with opposing views to this place. We are bombarded by those hourly literally everywhere BUT here. This place is less an echo chamber as it is a reprise from the daily grind of being covered in the alternative viewpoints nonstop.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:31 am to oogabooga68
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The little Fascist reveals himself every time. Free speech for me, not for thee....
Lol where an I saying It shouldn’t exist.
I’m saying you post hear because you want to hear exactly what you want to hear and if 1-2’posters say anything different you have 1000 other poster to shout them down with you.
You fricking coward.
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Where in the fk do you think it is in the book of life that you are guaranteed not to have anyone respond to your stupidity?
I love the responses. I regularly post here. I’m not a snowflake like you.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:32 am to SammyTiger
My point is, that if I posted something along the lines of what you posted in other places that claim to value things like free speech, I'd be gone, and it would be swift and permanent.
I was banned for the better part of two years, and that wasn't my first time. And I'm someone you claim falls in line with the "Echo Chamber" here.
If you said your views are in the minority here, I'd agree. If your claim is that you aren't permitted to express them, well, you're demonstrably incorrect.
I was banned for the better part of two years, and that wasn't my first time. And I'm someone you claim falls in line with the "Echo Chamber" here.
If you said your views are in the minority here, I'd agree. If your claim is that you aren't permitted to express them, well, you're demonstrably incorrect.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:33 am to Azkiger
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Based off of that, this board isn't an echo chamber. Opposing views are allowed, even if they're downright retarded or even trolling...
They're even welcomed here, but libs can't speak here without getting schooled, and educated. They're too afraid to stick around here for honest debate.
Obviously there's plenty of closed minds for the "right" side of things here, but there are still those that would debate in earnest.
We are dry on liberals here, but it's only b/c their sentimentality is not logical and they do not like the reflection of being called out here.
This post was edited on 8/3/22 at 11:34 am
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:34 am to DisplacedBuckeye
quote:The weird thing about Ooga is the schizophrenia. He can be a perfectly-polite person elsewhere.
If an analysis of your posting history showed anything but "cuck," "groomer," and "Hank" as your top three most used words, I'd be fricking shocked.
In just the last week, he and I have had very civil exchanges on other sub-forums about music and movies. Turns out that our tastes are rather similar on both topics.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:34 am to Godfather1
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Do you ever post an opinion on this board that is contrary to the prevailing viewpoint?
Sure and When I do Have usually 5-7 downvoted immediately and 10 responses calling me an idiot.
I’m not saying there are 0 posters who aren’t in line with the majority.
I’m saying this place is a completely safe space for conservatives.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:35 am to AggieHank86
Go to the surlyhorns political page to see what an echo chamber looks like.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:35 am to AggieHank86
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In just the last week, he and I have had very civil exchanges on other sub-forums about music and movies. Turns out that our tastes are rather similar on both topics.
Guns, music, and food would unite the world.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:37 am to DisplacedBuckeye
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If you said your views are in the minority here, I'd agree. If your claim is that you aren't permitted to express them, well, you're demonstrably incorrect.
We clearly don’t agree on the definition, so arguing isn’t going to go anywhere.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:37 am to Azkiger
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Echo chambers aren't really about ratios, they're about silencing opposition/wrong think. Based off of that, this board isn't an echo chamber
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:38 am to SammyTiger
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I’m saying this place is a completely safe space for conservatives.
Correct.
Which makes it diametrically opposed to basically anywhere else where The Left's need for safe spaces are catered to.
I'm fine with having one tiny little place to not have to constantly be yelling to have my opinion heard.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:38 am to DisplacedBuckeye
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I'm someone you claim falls in line with the "Echo Chamber" here.
After me, you are the second-biggest "contrarian" on the forum. (No insult intended. If you think the title is yours, I won't argue with you.)
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:39 am to SammyTiger
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We clearly don’t agree on the definition, so arguing isn’t going to go anywhere.
I mean...
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an environment in which the same opinions are repeatedly voiced and promoted, so that people are not exposed to opposing views
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:40 am to AggieHank86
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Yes, those people (me included) obviously lessen the enjoyment of the pep rally.
It's possible to exchange ideas and disagree without being a prick. You think it's the former that causes the reaction people have to your posts.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:41 am to DisplacedBuckeye
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Anyway, good day sir.
Still waiting for you to show us on the doll where the Priest touched you.....
Good day, sir....
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:43 am to DisplacedBuckeye
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m trying to think of a single time you've posted something that was insightful or useful,
I won't, dumbazz because I'm not some ultra-serious, self-impotent (heh) loser whose identity and self-worth are wrapped up in a goddmaned message board.
This is silly fun to me.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:43 am to GeauxTigerTM
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The complaint levied by The Left when any place of discussion breaks free from the controlled Party narrative?
Our institutions are, in nearly all cases, overrun by The Left. Education, entertainment, News Media, Sports, Social Media, etc. If that's not the definition of an Echo Chamber, nothing is, and we all live inside of it 24/7/365.
And yet, a place like this that clearly leans to The Right is seen as some unholy abomination where debate is stifled because it leans heavily to The Right?
The entire concept as used to malign non Leftists is absurd.
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:44 am to TigerFanatic99
You are being kind...
Posted on 8/3/22 at 11:45 am to AggieHank86
Considering the fact that almost all news sources report the same thing from the same viewpoint (globalist/socialism), I totally agree that we need to discuss the echo chamber that the incredibly important news has become.
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