I can see where you come from, but as a gay man, I would go crazy if I had to enter every homophobic encounter with an open mind.

Also, entering an argument might not change the other persons mind, but it might change the mind of bystanders

While this post is talking about the internet, in general it is important to talk about “politics” with people (what is “political” ?).

If you don’t talk to people about why racism, sexism, transphobia or something else is bad, they will bring that conversation to people who don’t have the choice to ignore the conversation. They will harm and harass minorities.

I agree that the internet might not be the best place to change people’s minds, but it is important to name and argue against bigotry when encountered.

You should of course still be mindful of your own mental health <3

where is this from ? :)

sadly, poor people often support/are fascists too :(

I just checked his YouTube channel and a lot of his videos have alt-right rhetoric or dog-whistles in the title or thumbnail.

he does not strike me as a nice person :/

we should really get rid of the idea of the “friendzone”.

https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/08/time-to-ditch-friendzone-idea/

I think this article explains it fine, but to summarize:

it comes from an idea that men (especially ‘nice guys’) deserve sex from women for being in their proximity.

being friends with someone should be a good thing and not just the waiting zone for a relationship.

I try to be ready to leave, meaning dressed and bag is packed, as early as possible. I am for being as ready as possible at least 15 minutes before I leave. I add and subtract minutes depending on how important the event is and how much I need to have checked before leaving.

also, I try to aim for being at least 10 minutes early for most events. this is working very good for me. it allows small talk with other people who’ve arrived and it allows time for being late.

it is time consuming, but I’ve come to enjoy the breaks it gives, before leaving and when arriving early ^^

also, thinking through what I need to prepare before leaving as early as possible. Often, I think about it the afternoon before I have to pack.

good luck :)

//edit:

these systems don’t stop me from getting distracted and forgetting things, but because I’ve moved everything 15 minutes earlier, then when I’m late for my own deadlines, often I’ll still make it to the actual deadlines :)

A world without borders sounds like a dream 😍

calling Islam a 7th century death cult is very racist.

Far from all Muslim people advocate for controlling women like that. Make your point about sexism, but please do it without the racism.

//EDIT: I knew people would get angry about my use of the word ‘racist’, when I made the post, but I hoped people wouldn’t be so nitpicky. Of course I know people of any race can be Muslim, but the idea of race is much more than just the colour of a person’s skin. Race is tied to culture is tied to religion. I could have used any word instead of racist, like ‘anti-muslim’, ‘xenophobic’ or just plain ‘hateful’. I used racist, because I believe all these things are connected, and by calling it racist I hope people can see that.

Also, I’m an atheist myself, but Atheists really need to stop our war on religion. I hate organized religion and I will fight discrimination when I see it. But let people be.