I’m going to sound so goddamned neurotic throughout this, but here’s my opinion on “Things That Are Too Normalized In The Alternative Communities That I Personally Think Should Get You Labeled A Poser” 1. Using Generative AI Creating art, writing, videos, and music with AI is frowned upon for the most part in the alternative community. Okay. Great. But using chatbots isn’t? Yes, Kai, using Character AI to chat with Two Time from Forsaken still uses a bunch of water and steals from fanfic writers. You are a poser. You’re not alt. You’re supporting the big companies. Join a roleplay group. Or make one. 2. Supporting Fast Fashion SHEIN and Temu use child labor. If you buy from them, you’re not alt. “But they’re cheap!!” They are forcing minors to do factory labor. For what you’re paying them. If even that. Go to a thrift store. You can buy the same clothes for the same price. It’s not your only option. Get your head out of the sand and stop pretending like someone’s over your shoulder forcing you to buy that. Support small businesses and thrift shops. 3. Being “Apolitical” (especially in punk spaces) For the love of all things good, being “apolitical” isn’t morally better. You’re just choosing not to inform yourself and make opinions about the wrongdoings of what you do and don’t actually put your money and time into. If you claim to be punk and say you’re apolitical, you’re not punk. You’re just stupid. Inform yourself. Involve yourself. Make opinions.
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