Yeah badically. I'm not a fan of the social justice trend to focus on the negative and judgy terminology of a nuanced issue rather than focussing on the positive and how can we do things better side. I do not like the concept of privilege, but appreciate the concept of intersectionality as an example, as even though they both focus on: We all experience challenges that others might not and its helpful to be aware that someone might be experiencing a challenge that you do not personally face. One comes at it from an inclusive "everyone is in this boat" perspective, and the other comes at it from an exclusionary "Some people experience this less than others" persepective. Tangent aside, I'd much rather we focus on how to better appreciate the things and concepts we like, than put the main focus on the "wrong" ways of appreciating what we like.

Tl:dr:

I dont like cultural appropriation as a concept

but

The concept of cultural appreciation and how most respectfully to do so I think is fantastic

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you truly believe what you're saying, then please travel.

Cultural appropriation done disrespectfully is obviously heinous, and I've never seen that occurrent real life, but if you are representing the culture that you are traveling among, they love it.

I haven't been to a single country where they don't love it.

And it's f****** awesome.

[–] Kedly@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah ok at this point I'm gonna respectfully opt out. I appreciate the conversation we are having, but theres small statements in each of your responses that I feel are disrespecting me such as calling my talking points nonsense, or assuming I havent traveled the world which I have. I do see and appreciate your love of other cultures And I share and share and respect that sentiment, so I do still wish you a good day

[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works -1 points 9 months ago

Wise.

You're not a fan of social justice, and I have way too much time for any one person.

It's a sound decision.