Also the whole “the only solution is to buy guns and start shooting” while being pessimistic and unengaged, yet somehow falling into a hero fantasy where the big person with a gun solves all. They’re not talking about building a parallel economy, mutual aid, support groups, and just generally building community, which are actually stronger moves than buying guns.
like, just go out and smile at someone in line in the coffee shop. that’s it. be friendly. if you think of a [and i can’t believe i have to say this but it’s the internet and 2026 so: non-creepy] compliment, give it to someone. that’s it. not as a prelude to flirting, not just to the opposite sex (or whatever you’re attracted to), just to compliment them. brighten their day. something as simple as “yo, i like your shoes.” there are days you will need it, so pay it forward.
Also the whole “the only solution is to buy guns and start shooting” while being pessimistic and unengaged, yet somehow falling into a hero fantasy where the big person with a gun solves all. They’re not talking about building a parallel economy, mutual aid, support groups, and just generally building community, which are actually stronger moves than buying guns.
And then when somebody does buy a gun and start shooting, it’s gotta be fake somehow
like, just go out and smile at someone in line in the coffee shop. that’s it. be friendly. if you think of a [and i can’t believe i have to say this but it’s the internet and 2026 so: non-creepy] compliment, give it to someone. that’s it. not as a prelude to flirting, not just to the opposite sex (or whatever you’re attracted to), just to compliment them. brighten their day. something as simple as “yo, i like your shoes.” there are days you will need it, so pay it forward.
that is step one in building a community.
To be fair, buying guns are an important part of building a community.