| Kizzy |
06-09-2019 07:42 PM |
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Originally Posted by Vicky.
(Post 10672405)
Because virtue signalling is not just being a good person. Its pretending to be that person because thats how you were told a good person should be/what they should think/etc.
Its the internet/modern day equvilant of..like..those people who would make a huge fuss about giving money to a beggar so that everyone knew they did it so everyone knew they were a good person. Like, IDK those who film themselves giving the homeless a hundred quid, and post it around, not actually caring about the homeless, caring about their public image more and hoping i will go viral or something. If you took issue with those ridiculous types of twats, would that be 'taking issue with those who give to the homeless'? Its more about pointing out they are clearly doing it for the wong reasons, for attention, rather than actually caring. Loads of people help the homeless each day without making a song and dance about it, because they do just want to help. Those who do it for attention, are technically doing a good thing I guess, but for self serving reasons which does..dim the goodness somewhat :laugh:
Thats how I see virtue signalling. Being a good person..is very different.
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Well that's one take on it and yes I see why this people are annoying but are they the only ones who get tarred with this brush?
Even voicing that you would like to say have a small increase in income tax for social care and that's virtue signalling, basically anything where the outcome is for the greater good, agreeing with rights, social justice or championing causes for marginalised groups.
Not everyone cares for selfish reasons, speaking about helping is not a crime either to be fair, it spreads the word and highlights how cuts have affected communities or deregulation has created a lack of accountability...
Anyone that asks questions that relate to those less fortunate than themselves are accused of virtue signalling as a way to shame them from caring... That's how I see it.
Why? Because the social construct preferred by conservatives is laissez-faire, sink or swim.. I'm alright jack.
Theres no such thing as society, individualism.
We're not meant to care about anyone else, so caring about others is derided and mocked to create a backlash against anyone who dare suggest anything that might be considered progressive. |
