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Showerthought: I used to pile on anyone with a bad take until an old coworker called me out
Back in 2019 I was deep in a Twitter thread about a small YouTuber who said something dumb about mental health, and I was quick to retweet the callout. Then my coworker Linda, who I respected, quietly told me that I was just piling on someone who already apologized and that it looked like bullying more than justice. That conversation made me realize I was more focused on being right than on the actual person behind the screen. Has anyone else had a moment where they saw their own behavior differently like that?
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avery_lopez9d ago
Hit me right in the feels, realizing clicks don't matter but people do.
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wilson.kelly9d ago
Used to roll my eyes at that kind of talk, figured it was just corporate fluff. @avery_lopez your post actually made me stop and think about all the time I spend chasing likes instead of just being present. Won't pretend I'm cured but it's sticking with me.
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