Because a lot of people are dumb and easily manipulated.

https://reason.com/2023/12/01/texas-newspaper-virally-claims-ted-cruz-wanted-to-limit-preferred-pronouns-his-bill-doesnt-do-that/

Ted Cruz is a turd, but uhh this is false. The original outlet has even changed the headline since then.

Extreme leftist politics, memes, linux, a weirdly active Star Trek community (comparatively) and blocking furry/anime porn communities daily. That's been my experience so far.

Yes, it's all bullshit and it's designed in these ways for their target audience. I actually posted another similar one further down on this thread as well.

It's meant to cause division to drive outrage and profits, and everyone just gobbles it up.

It sounds like one or two guys booing..? Falling for news like this is how you grow complacent and not have the voter turnout that you expect.

Trolls reddit

Complains about trolls on reddit

Reddit has its own issues, but what you're describing is not a problem of reddit's, it's a problem with people. You're also not doing anything to help the problem.

A lot of people are ruined socially because of social media in my opinion. Consider that others may be feeling the same way.

I would recommend focusing on doing what you like instead of trying to force yourself into situations that you don't. You'll meet others along the way and you don't even need to force it. Make the goal enjoying your time, enjoying the experience. Don't make it about going to events you think you'll like and then focusing in what others think about you. The people who hold you to some expectation in social situations that you aren't interested in are not the friends you want.

It's embarrassing that we haven't solved spam calls yet.

The race is through the city, on main city roads. Shit is wild.

More like multiple 30 second to 2 minute ads in an 8 minute video.

Gotta protect your mattress somehow.