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I'm seeing a bit of a shift in others' attitudes. I'm usually everywhere discussion is found online. Things just seem to have gotten more real to people and that seems to be what is prompting this. Plus the propaganda from the usual places just isn't hitting the same.

Most people cope with reality by escaping or distracting themselves - e.g. into various hobbies, interests, habits. It doesn't really help that media and games just kinda suck anymore and hobbies/habits are more expensive than ever.

I'm doing my best to soften the hearts of those who engage in feckless browbeating, as you aptly described it. Usually behind the veneer of hate and hard feelings is a very sensitive and vulnerable person who is seeking rather harmless things (like validation, approval, camaraderie, community). Of course, that's not always the case - sometimes people are caught up into hate and bad faith without even realizing it, and some absolutely do intend on spreading hate and operating in bad faith.

Regardless, I just do my best to clear things up for everyone and it seems to help. I don't delude myself into thinking my impact is very large, but I do intend on helping others in a general sense - and I know I have helped many.