Jay Baker (they/he) (mediaactivist@kolektiva.social)'s status on Thursday, 28-Sep-2023 18:46:51 JST

@antiaall3s I remember, the more ignorant I was, the more friends I had, like at college or workplaces or wherever. Circumstantial friends - what most people are satisfied with ("My school locker was next to this person's so we go way back," "I shared my lunch break with that person for years," etc.) The more I believed in things, and acted accordingly, the fewer friends I had, but also the better friends I had - ones I shared a profound sense of political principles with; a good rapport and understanding. Few and far between. Precious and valued. (People very much like you, actually, and we haven't even known each other very long!) But I think popularity is often a sign someone believes in little, and speaks about it even less. It may explain a lot about the world.