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https://www.resetera.com/threads/what-are-your-good-pieces-of-online-advice.766604/

What are for you, good advice when discussing, searching, watching, playing or just being online? Common tips that can make being on the web more enjoyable or less stress inducing?

Here are a few I thought of:

(Though really much of this is also applicable off the web as well)

1. Their is no point arguing with an obsessive "uber" fan: They will defend their current favourite work (even if they haven't even watched/played it yet) to the death for any perceived slight or whiff of criticism (even if it wasn't) and/or go on to attack and accuse you, whether insulting you, pulling No True Scotsman fallacies, elitism, whip out cookie cutter retorts or just harass you. Their is just no point in engaging in them; it will just waste your time and ruin your day.

2. Their is no point arguing with a snob: Their is no point wasting your time engaging with someone who dismisses entire works, sports, genres or even just entire mediums, not based on their actual quality, merits, what they did etc; but based on them thinking their inherently lesser and beneath them. You have nothing to prove and most of the time online, nothing you say will get through their overblown egos and stubbornness, especially since they likely think your opinion in beneath them as well. Just enjoy what you enjoy.

3. Take breaks: If online communities or social media is making you suffer excessive stress, anxiety, anger, sadness; take a break. This is way easier said than done though because it can be addictive and hard if you have nothing to fill that gap.

4. You're as just a fan as anyone else: Like watching a TV show or movie series or liking playing a certain game, write fanfics or fanart, discuss technical details etc etc; you're a fan, no matter what anyone says. Never let toxic elitists make you feel less or that you have to prove yourself. Only call yourself a "casual fan" if that's what YOU think, not because of some group who has decided who's opinions matter or not. Fuck them.

5. Always read more than just the headline/Title: This feels self explanatory but it's depressingly common. Don't make yourself the fool and don't spread misinformation needlessly. Also always check the sources being used, especially if the claim is vague or seems dubious.

6. Never let bigots make you feel alone: You are not alone.


So what are some of yours?

Surprised 6 isn't number 1.