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What is a term to describe expressing one's opinions with links and memes instead of words? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 11 months ago by tallricefarmer@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My views on things often differ from those in my social circle. I am often bombarded with article links and videos from people with no words of their own attached. It is very easy to send a link. It takes a bit of effort to form a coherent paragraph expressing a single thought.

I would describe this kind of communication as lazy and not very good. I am sure others experience this often as well. I am wondering if there is a proper term for it, or if it is worth trying to coin a term for it.

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[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's simply parroting what they see/read/hear, isn't it? If they can't explain their opinion in their own words is it really their opinion? Do they even understand it or the arguments against it?

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

If they can't explain their opinion in their own words is it really their opinion?

I don't think "can't" is the right assessment here. Less unable and more unwilling.

If a piece of content expresses what I'm trying to say, why use additional effort to reinterpret it into my own phrasing. We've all only got so much time+energy, it seems like an unnecessary waste.

At the same time, like OP said, this is a pretty lazy method of communication and thats not always suitable. It also leaves more ambitiguity; just because I interpret a piece of content one way doesn't mean everyone will.

Sending people memes isn't the best method of getting your point across, but it does have its place. Especially when time/energy is limited.