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Not the only one. They are truly ideologically submerged.

But why?

Well, I hear the wind talk and appreciate the discussion. I think in broaching a topic like climate change and especially how it relates to established social systems and norms, it takes all kinds. There is definitely an incentive you describe that is perverse when it's just for money, but when it comes to getting a message out there, I think most well-meaning people just realize they have to play the game. Everything in in the digital age is always is jockying for leverage in the attention economy, and if what your putting out is something you really care about, you want it to have an impact. I definitely agree the approach can be counterproductive, but it's up the creator in the end. And, other less genuine, reactionary, and shallow exchanges in this post's comment section aside, at least in this particular case it led to something good.

Hop on over to c/breadtube and contribute more if you find these kinds of topics interesting. I'm hoping that while Lemmy is small, we can get something decent cultivated. Much appreciated :)

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Very well. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I'm curious. If you think you know why, would you kindly share your thoughts?

I wouldn't presume to know why they delete their comments, but I think that the reason many people delete comments is for image purposes, such as regretting saying something or being embarrassed and not wanting it to be seen by others.

Edit: missed a word

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if you want to watch this, keep in mind that it’s made by a tankie.

What do you mean by this? Could you kindly explain what that term means to you, and why it is relevant to this discourse?

(I use this reply format to prevent my replies from being removed if/when the comment that I’m replying to is deleted by the creator.)

I like this video for its value as a humorous reminder that there is no ethical consumption under capitalism.

If just a few people who have never come to terms or heard the ideas before have engaged with it where they otherwise wouldn't have, especially if they come to the comments ready to give a reactionary piece of their mind and see the discssion, then I think the shock value strategy worked. It's ultimately the creator's choice how they present it, and I see the value in being evocative. If the title were "How Heirarchical Social Systems Contribute to Anthropogenic Climate Change," frankly it just wouldn't get the exposure. As marketing, politcal discourse, and everyday experience will attest to, appeal to emotion works.

I agree that the creator may have chosen a title that could potentially be counterproductive, but it was certainly an intentional move. At least it led to some discussion on an issue that frankly doesn't have much awareness is the generl public. "Shock value" is a strategy where creators intentionally use provocative or controversial imagery, titles, or content to elicit strong emotional reactions from their audience. This can be done to grab attention, spark discussions, and raise awareness about a particular issue, idea, or message. The goal is to make the audience think and engage with the content more deeply due to the intense emotional response it evokes. In this case, it worked pretty well, considering many videos posted have almost no discussion at all in the comments.

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As Lewis’s Law dictates - the comments on any article about feminism justify the existence of feminism.

Haha I enjoy this one! :)