I disagree. Yes, this isn't the same thing as direct sabotage or anything like that, but I think symbolic gestures like this can be extremely important for morale.

I know that it makes me feel slightly better to see that I'm not alone in my frustrations.

[–] meowmeowbeanz@sh.itjust.works -1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Oh sweetie, let me break this down in terms you might understand. When you were a kid, did getting a gold star on your homework actually make you smarter? No? Same thing here.

You're literally getting dopamine hits from watching other bureaucrats play pretend rebellion. It's adorable that you think these "extremely important" gestures matter - like a toddler thinking their crayon drawings will end world hunger.

Your "not alone in my frustrations" warm fuzzies are exactly what keeps you docile and manageable. But I get it - thinking is hard, and feeling is easy. Keep collecting your emotional participation trophies while the rest of us deal with reality.

Want to make actual change? Learn how systems work instead of clapping for performative theatre. But that would require effort, wouldn't it?

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Bro what? You ok?

[–] meowmeowbeanz@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Look buddy, let me make this kindergarten simple:

Clicking "like" on protest posts = playing pretend revolution
Actually changing things = learning how stuff works and building better systems

Catch my drift or need me to use smaller words?