Hey, if that’s what it takes for Nathanael to have some human interaction, I’m cool with it. I don’t necessarily want to be involved, but I’m not against it.
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It's really sad because that's exactly what this is. He really doesn't know this is what friend groups are.
I propose adding "dressing up in leather" and "worshipping the devil" to this list; Just to make it spicy.
idk what kinds of 'friends' you have, but none of mine are like this.
This is more of ...what, a mini business incubator but for life goals?
There are people who literally have like become capitalism. They don't see human interaction as a thing beyond some sort of gain. And this is basically someone realizing that maybe just having supportive friends is a good thing, but can't frame that outside of the realm of pure capitalism and how every interaction must be a transaction.
Oh shit, that's right -- you just reminded me of a guy like this. Every "friendship" seemed to be transactional, and he didn't seem to understand friends who just wanted someone else to succeed with nothing in return.
Yeah unfortunately it’s more and more common with people who only interact with social media and are force fed like “alpha male” or “hustle and grind” style bullshit by the algorithm and it’s the only thing they believe.
This sounds like the guy who suggested "virgin edibles" as an idea worth trying out.
Or, to rephrase it, "food."
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If only everyone's friends were like this.
So a support group?
I'll start our group, you pick up the other 2 men/women/etc.
My goals:
- Doomscroll no less than 5 hours a day.
- Post one shitpost and one 196 post every day.
- Install Arch once a month.
- Compliment a furry or trans every day.
I got you fam
Let's synergize and offer value-added guidence with some D&D.
Let's share each other's emotions and experiences of the week while drinking beers.
What a novel idea, let's call it "Happy Hour"
it's called a wargaming teambuilding exercise
I don't think this is bad advice. However I don't think that it should be limited to just men.
Also I think the group should align politically and be able to support each other in solidarity. They could also use meeting time to plan resistance to fascist regimes.
However there are quite a few people (I am mostly thinking of men I know) that tend to isolate themselves from friends when they need help the most or once they get into a romantic relationship. This is probably not just a men's issue however.
It's not a question of isolating, it's because people only have a limited amount of time and energy and we're all forced to prioritize. Once you factor in romantic relationships, family and work/business many of us don't have much time left for regular meetings with friends.
Not to diminish your position however, I think the problem you are describing is caused by having a lack of a social safety net, not a reason to cut free from one.
Humans are a social animals, and we are more likely to thrive as a community than as rugged individuals.
Also I think the group should align politically
I think it's best if people get along well with each other despite possible conflicting political views.
If I have to explain to anyone that genocide is wrong and that human rights are good. Or if I find someone votes to promote genocide or reduce human rights. Then they are not my friend.
I might try to talk in good faith to them, I might attempt to negotiate with them, i might even exchange pleasantries with them. But they will never have my full confidence.
I do not have to "get along" with a fascist.
"Conflicting political views" doesn't necessarily mean "fascist". I don't understand why this topic always causes such misunderstandings. This is something I also noticed when I made a thread on the Fediverse community asking about possible advantages or disadvantages about the mostly limited range of views on Lemmy. Some users replied in a similar fashion. Maybe it's just a deliberate exaggeration, i don't know.
If you haven't noticed the USA is in the middle of a fascist auto-coup.
So it's not exaggeration. I've had to cut ties with members of my family. Because they believe some people are sub humans that don't deserve rights or that regions of the globe should be purged.
Politics usually aren't as polarised as in the USA
I don't have any first hand experience outside of the USA. But from global news it sounds like this is a global trend in places like germany, France, Italy, most of south america, Africa, and Asia too.
Maybe I should say that you should align with friends based on your moral principles rather than politics.
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Cut it off after the first 2 points and it sounds ideal.
A bunch of 4-5 guy friends who are open to talk about anything with the motivation being to get a better understanding.......where do I sign up?
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