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   BowserNoodle ☦️ (bowsacnoodle@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:34 JST BowserNoodle ☦️

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   • Matthew Loxton
   • Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde:
   @mloxton @dj I'm glad you signal your virtues with "pronouns". You may see it as a personal attack to bring that up, but it's a reminder to you and any observer that you believe in validating modern adult fetish fiction rather than objective reality.
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     Matthew Loxton (mloxton@med-mastodon.com)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:35 JST Matthew Loxton

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     @dj
     Ah ... so you switch to personal insults. Cool, I like the exchange of amusing insults.

     Firstly, you broken pencil, I write both fiction and non-fiction, and my fiction is used to "virtue signal" everything from medical and industrial quality & safety, to social hazards. Dismissing what I said because I *also* write fiction in addition to research results and methodology, is dumb.

     Secondly, having pronouns is a good thing. It underlines a social hazard.

     Lastly, you are a boring twat

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     Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde: (dj@ak.parcero.casa)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:37 JST Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde:

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     • Matthew Loxton
     @mloxton
     LOL, you're a fiction writer and have pronouns in our bio faggot. Nobody should listen to any of your "womble poo."
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     Matthew Loxton (mloxton@med-mastodon.com)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:38 JST Matthew Loxton

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     @dj
     I would advise you to stop referring to whatever source you used to get that load of womble poo.

     Virtue signaling is an inherent part of human society and in the socialization and formation of groups. The fact that it is *sometimes* less beneficial in no way changes a simple fact that all of us virtue signal and echo virtue signaling almost constantly. It is used to communicate "these are the things we believe as a group" and "I am complying with the social norms"

     So yes, of course I am

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     Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde: (dj@ak.parcero.casa)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:39 JST Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde:

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     • Matthew Loxton
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     Is Virtue Signaling Bad?
     
     Virtue signaling is often considered bad because it is seen as a form of moral grandstanding where people express opinions or take actions primarily to demonstrate their own moral superiority rather than to genuinely support a cause or belief This can lead to a superficial engagement with important issues, where the focus is on appearing virtuous rather than on substantive action or meaningful support For example, during the Black Lives Matter movement and the Ukrainian refugee crisis, many people and organizations made public displays of support that quickly faded, suggesting that their actions were more about appearing virtuous than about making a lasting impact
     
     Moreover, virtue signaling can foster a climate of reduced empathy and understanding, as it often involves judging others based on their perceived sincerity rather than the actual impact of their actions It can also create a world where the bare minimum of support is seen as sufficient, undermining efforts to address complex social and environmental issues
     
     Critics argue that virtue signaling can be a lazy way to dismiss opposing views without engaging in substantive debate, assuming that those who disagree are disingenuous or insincere This can discourage open and honest dialogue and prevent the exploration of nuanced and complex issues
     
     However, some argue that virtue signaling can sometimes lead to positive outcomes, as it can motivate individuals to take action that they might not have otherwise taken, even if the initial motivation is self-serving For instance, during the Ukrainian refugee crisis, some individuals who were previously seen as selfish began helping refugees and posting about it on social media, which may have led to more widespread support
     
     In summary, while virtue signaling can have some positive effects, it is generally viewed negatively due to its potential to trivialize important issues and discourage genuine engagement and empathy
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     Matthew Loxton (mloxton@med-mastodon.com)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:40 JST Matthew Loxton

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     @dj
     LOL
     You say that as though virtue signaling is a bad thing

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     Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde: (dj@ak.parcero.casa)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:41 JST Rock DJ :catcrunk: :gigachad: :lmde:

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     • Matthew Loxton
     @mloxton
     Virtue signal detected. I hope you are fully vaxxed and boosted btw.
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     Matthew Loxton (mloxton@med-mastodon.com)'s status on Saturday, 01-Mar-2025 10:32:42 JST Matthew Loxton

     Friends don't let friends ...

     - drive drunk
     - operate machinery when high
     - believe QAnon or other toxic bullshit
     - go unvaxed
     - vote for the fascist party