• @I_Has_A_Hat
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      16 days ago

      No, its quite easy. People inherently suck.

      • The Snark Urge
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        016 days ago

        This does not exclude you; It’s directionless and self abnegating. We’re all a little crappy, so focus on those who choose not to at least try. It’s a much more valuable use of your energies.

        • @[email protected]
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          15 days ago

          Not OP, but sure, I resent myself too.

          I have trouble imagining a way I could be impressed with humanity in general, without actual willful ignorance. I’m not a dick about it, though. Kind of the opposite; it makes it a lot easier to refrain from judging any individual person.

          • The Snark Urge
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            015 days ago

            Not impressed? We’re the funniest natural phenomenon in the known universe, that has to count for something.

            • @[email protected]
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              115 days ago

              Probably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.

              • The Snark Urge
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                015 days ago

                Not really, all it requires is theory of mind, social norms, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Plenty of animals exhibit comedic behavior patterns, but they all know we’re funnier.

                • @[email protected]
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                  115 days ago

                  Really? As in non-primates that respond positively to humorous displays? Mostly I just see people anthropomorphising animals doing accidentally funny things, sometimes including legit pain or fear responses.

                  • The Snark Urge
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                    -115 days ago

                    It’s so. You can search this stuff, “animals who demonstrate sense of humor” etc.