• tory@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Using the term “normies” paints you as having a superiority complex, which isn’t the best look.

    • Evkob (they/them)@lemmy.ca
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      2 years ago

      I appreciate you calling out the use of the term “normie”. Communities that frequently use such terms always end up with an unhealthy “us vs them” mentality.

      Like I’m not surprised people don’t react well to someone bringing up privacy issues if said person starts the conversation with the mentality of “how do I enlighten this normie?”

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      2 years ago

      Being a normie isn’t the best look either.

      Misanthropy in current times is an indicator of a functioning brain.

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          2 years ago

          There’s quite a leap from “absolutely everything is completely fine” to “I hate all humans”. Both are idiotic sentiments.

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      2 years ago

      Really? I just interpreted the use of normie here as “layperson” or “average user” and thought it was completely harmless.

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        2 years ago

        Have someone refer to you as a normie and lmk if it feels neutral or derogatory.

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          2 years ago

          I can’t imagine normies getting worked up over what some internet nerd calls them

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      2 years ago

      You’re not wrong. That said sometimes it can be self-deprecating.

      In any case, one substitute is “non-nerds”, but I’m sure someone can think of a term that fits even better in the meme.