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Today's article was just a short one, and engaging in what makes everyone roll their eyes: seeing something happen on Reddit and writing an article about it.

To cut it short:

  • Billie Eilish (famous singer) uploaded a picture of her old Nintendo DSi in gallery of images, to her Instagram account
  • Someone shared that on Reddit
  • Half of the comment section slid straight into shitty gamer dude Hell (the other half did not)
  • Some man on Mastodon attacked me
  • Post removed from Reddit when moderators spotted the comments

...this is a fast-forward of the oddness, but if you want to read over my ramble here, and see some shittiness, the link will help:

https://gardinerbryant.com/you-dont-look-like-a-gamer/

I see this shit all the time, and it is not only exhausting, but something no one should see (no matter their identity) should be subjected to. Anyway, read on if you'd like!

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[–] rozodru@piefed.world 19 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

ok forgive me for being old but they're saying "larp larp larp" like they're saying she's "Live Action Role Playing" being a "gamer" cause she took a photo of her old DS? am I right on that one?

Misery loves company.

Whenever I see stuff like this online that's the first thing I think of. These people are all miserable, depressed, and alone. The most basic and simplistic forms of joy from others sends them into a "woe is me" rage. They then MUST ensure said person or whomever defends said person be brought down into the same misery hole they dug for themselves.

And you can't just say "oh just ignore them" I'm sorry but no, you can't. I'm sure OP has tried taking that route several times but again these peoples entire lot in life is to ensure you become as miserable as they do. so you can't ignore them.

So what do you do? you keep living your life. Enjoy whatever the ever living fuck you want to enjoy, post about it online, let the miserable cunts try to knock you down, post more. post A LOT more. infuriate them, let them attack you. respond to their posts with a simple "k." or "cool story, bro" or "thank you for the feedback!" kell em with kindness or just an out right virtual pat on the head. "great post champ!" all that. Show them that you're happier then they are and will ever be.

[–] PerfectDark@lemmy.world 6 points 14 hours ago

ok forgive me for being old but they’re saying “larp larp larp” like they’re saying she’s “Live Action Role Playing” being a “gamer” cause she took a photo of her old DS? am I right on that one?

My favorite bit is how Billie somehow 'larped' so hard she managed to invent time travel, went back to when she was a kid, took a selfie of herself with that DSi, used it as the image on the screen...then went back to now

I fucking hate this 'larp' shit, it is so, so, so tiring to see in these communities. I figure it has to be kids.

[–] NostraDavid@programming.dev -5 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

ok forgive me for being old but they’re saying “larp larp larp” like they’re saying she’s “Live Action Role Playing” being a “gamer” cause she took a photo of her old DS? am I right on that one?

As a way to gain attention (because she's an entertainer, and entertainers live for attention - that's their whole gig!), yes.

I don't think it's misogynistic to say a female entertainer may be "larping" to gain some attention. I bet that's her actual DS - it does have a picture of a young her.

I just don't really care about people on insta, and I only care about reddit insofar its users aren't acting retarded, which most of them do.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

It can't be larp if it's real

[–] PerfectDark@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I removed their comment and warned a ban for the future. I'm not putting up with that word being used as a casual put-down, that is not on for this community.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago

Thank you for looking out for your community's health ❤️