queenjamie

joined 5 years ago
[–] queenjamie@hexbear.net 1 points 5 years ago

The second part – people who have to start from scratch – is an even bigger question, because “starting from scratch” could mean anything from “I have a group of quasi-lefty friends who all want to do something” to “I know none of my neighbors and everyone around me seems to be a chud.”

Yeah this is a huge issue in rural areas, cuz the DSA doesn't seem to give a fuck about areas outside major cities or college campuses.

 

I get that organizing is important, but I still don't actually know what that entails. Like what am I supposed to do? It's kind of like telling a straight guy who wants to get a girlfriend to just "be himself." So when I see someone complain about the hellworld we live in and a common response is "organize," it feels kinda condescending. Same with "join an org." What org? How do I know which one is good?

Like for real, why isn't there some sort of organizing guide or FAQ on here? There's a recommended routine for body weight fitness and there's even a 14 day primer on getting started (https://old.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/kofo8l/bwf_primer_buildup_community_event_day_1_happy/). So where is the organizing primer? I mean it can start with something really simple, i.e. "on Day 1, say hi to a neighbor if you see them out walking (no need to get into a convo unless it just happens)." Like tbh how about a 14 Day Primer for organizing? Even the radlibs on the Bernie campaign had training sessions before having volunteers do stuff like call, text, or canvass. Even pick-up-artist idiots have training programs (e.g. day 1 talk to a random stranger and ask them directions, just say your phone is dead, etc.). We should have one too.

[–] queenjamie@hexbear.net 0 points 5 years ago (1 children)

Yeah so it's better to just put the dirty dishes straight in there. Yet you'll see people "pre-rinse" and then use the dishwasher. That wastes even more water, but they're too dumb to realize it.