Tumblr: Yay or Nay?

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

I don't care. I'm not really into Tumblr.

Um, then why even comment?

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

But on that note, there's this one huge problem with Tumblr that never seemed to happen on sites like LiveJournal, and that is the bloodthirsty battle between misinformed, easily offended "social justice warriors" and those who oppose them entirely. There's often not enough representation of the middle ground. I wrote a sad deviantART journal (warning: some language) about the topic. Basically, it seems like every Tumblr user thinks they're superior to everyone else, everyone is attacking those with different opinions, and then certain groups get a bad rap because the loudest members of that group are the ones who represent it the worst.

Overall, I love Tumblr as a place to keep images and words that inspire me artistically on file. I love the good Tumblr activism, and the prominence of fandom. But Tumblr's community has some huge downsides, and I hope the community can work past those.

Oh my Lord, what a brilliant post! I have seen this and have experienced this type of social justice BS not just on tumblr but in other places. It gets insane. Like, there is no room for thoughtful discussion. Personally, I like topics that border on being possibly un-pc because if we are going to take about sensitive subjects, then we need to talk about them warts and all. I have a lot more to say but I have errands to run. Once again, thoughtful quality post!

I have a theory about these social justice bloggers. Also I read your deviantart post. "Check your privilege". What does that even mean?!

[Elebeth]

I have tumblr.
It has its ups and downs.
For example: some post really keep sticking and you see what people feel in the posts.
Downside: there are some pretty hard judgers that give you advice and critisism you don't need.
Freedom of speech ya know

[Wilfre]

I have one but I don't really like tumblr tbh. Too much unnecessary rudeness.

[Wilfre]

Basically, it seems like every Tumblr user thinks they're superior to everyone else, everyone is attacking those with different opinions, and then certain groups get a bad rap because the loudest members of that group are the ones who represent it the worst.

omg yes. another thing that really bothers me is that people act like they're "hate free" yet they insult people constantly. dear lord.