There's a short documentary called The Roving Typist about CD Hermelin as well, and it's maybe notable that he's married and successful now. This was a delightful read - the author is a very...
There's a short documentary called The Roving Typist about CD Hermelin as well, and it's maybe notable that he's married and successful now. This was a delightful read - the author is a very compelling writer, so him making money by writing with his typewriter makes tons of sense - and it's an interesting thing to think about; people are so judgmental all the time, based on almost no information at all. I am certainly not immune - my knee jerk reaction is often judgment of people - though I strive to be better.
If we all (and by "we all" I mean "the whole damn human race" and not "we the people of tildes") could just take a step back and empathize first and judge later, or not at all, then what a world it could be.
I remember a long time ago I was dating someone really into makeup and skincare products, and I mistakenly said she should visit /r/MakeupAddiction. Thirty minutes later she asked why I had...
people are so judgmental all the time, based on almost no information at all.
I remember a long time ago I was dating someone really into makeup and skincare products, and I mistakenly said she should visit /r/MakeupAddiction. Thirty minutes later she asked why I had suggested that because everyone was so mean and critical. I had a realization that over the period of time that I had been frequenting Reddit and other forums, that I had become slowly acclimated and desensitized to the indifference that everyone seemed to have for each other. It made me reflect on the way that I communicate and have been conditioned to interact with the online world, and from then on I started cutting back on my interactions with the online world. It seems that the more someone is interacting with it, the more negative the person becomes.
Sometimes I really wish I could see a forum where people could only interact with each other if they left comments using voice or a short video. I wonder if it would be as hostile or just a complete shitshow. Or if it would end up people talking about things in a completely normal and understanding manner.
Outside conversation with strangers is so tepid. I guess that's the thing. Text is asynchronous so I don't mind if someone takes a minute or a day to respond (or heck, never. It's just me typing...
Outside conversation with strangers is so tepid. I guess that's the thing. Text is asynchronous so I don't mind if someone takes a minute or a day to respond (or heck, never. It's just me typing words to an ether). But at least if I get a response, it's for sure from someone who wants to engage with me (be it for civil or troll-ish reasons).
Maybe it's just my area, but most people (pre-pandemic ofc) just want to get to their business and skip the small talk (if it even gets to small talk).
Yeah most interactions with strangers tend to be quick and dry, but every once in a while you hit it off with someone. I recently became friends with the baiana de acarajé that works in front of...
Yeah most interactions with strangers tend to be quick and dry, but every once in a while you hit it off with someone. I recently became friends with the baiana de acarajé that works in front of my building[1]. I'm her client. She really likes my dog. It's nice. And her food is delicious.
I really didn't understand the ire in that reddit post linked in the article. My reaction at most out of context would be "neat, a typewriter". A bit ironic how some people are writing this whole...
I really didn't understand the ire in that reddit post linked in the article. My reaction at most out of context would be "neat, a typewriter". A bit ironic how some people are writing this whole life story in their heads to mock this writer, who at the end of the day just had a quick hustle with a unique gimmick.
There's a short documentary called The Roving Typist about CD Hermelin as well, and it's maybe notable that he's married and successful now. This was a delightful read - the author is a very compelling writer, so him making money by writing with his typewriter makes tons of sense - and it's an interesting thing to think about; people are so judgmental all the time, based on almost no information at all. I am certainly not immune - my knee jerk reaction is often judgment of people - though I strive to be better.
If we all (and by "we all" I mean "the whole damn human race" and not "we the people of tildes") could just take a step back and empathize first and judge later, or not at all, then what a world it could be.
I remember a long time ago I was dating someone really into makeup and skincare products, and I mistakenly said she should visit /r/MakeupAddiction. Thirty minutes later she asked why I had suggested that because everyone was so mean and critical. I had a realization that over the period of time that I had been frequenting Reddit and other forums, that I had become slowly acclimated and desensitized to the indifference that everyone seemed to have for each other. It made me reflect on the way that I communicate and have been conditioned to interact with the online world, and from then on I started cutting back on my interactions with the online world. It seems that the more someone is interacting with it, the more negative the person becomes.
Sometimes I really wish I could see a forum where people could only interact with each other if they left comments using voice or a short video. I wonder if it would be as hostile or just a complete shitshow. Or if it would end up people talking about things in a completely normal and understanding manner.
Maybe try going outside (if it is safe)? :)
Oh, I go outside, don't worry :)
Just lamenting the sad state of discourse and the communication styles of online interactions.
Outside conversation with strangers is so tepid. I guess that's the thing. Text is asynchronous so I don't mind if someone takes a minute or a day to respond (or heck, never. It's just me typing words to an ether). But at least if I get a response, it's for sure from someone who wants to engage with me (be it for civil or troll-ish reasons).
Maybe it's just my area, but most people (pre-pandemic ofc) just want to get to their business and skip the small talk (if it even gets to small talk).
Yeah most interactions with strangers tend to be quick and dry, but every once in a while you hit it off with someone. I recently became friends with the baiana de acarajé that works in front of my building[1]. I'm her client. She really likes my dog. It's nice. And her food is delicious.
[1] not actually her
That sounds a bit like TikTok? (But I have never used TikTok.)
I really didn't understand the ire in that reddit post linked in the article. My reaction at most out of context would be "neat, a typewriter". A bit ironic how some people are writing this whole life story in their heads to mock this writer, who at the end of the day just had a quick hustle with a unique gimmick.
Yes, it’s really great. (If anyone is wondering how he did all that, the story is from 2013.)