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In response to "Poll: Is "Avatar Activism" effective? -- (link)" by znufrii

Is it activism or a show of support? -- nm

Posted by Mop (190 lbs) (aka rburriel) Mar 27 '13, 12:01

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that's a fair point, and neither is it clear exactly what effect it's supposed to have, but I didn't write the question. -- nm - znufrii Mar 27, 12:04
It's alliteration -- nm - con_carne Mar 27, 12:01 8
- Whatever. If anyone thinks that changing their avatar changes the world, they're nuts. But showing support? What's wrong with that? -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Mar 27, 12:05 7
  - I think it gets a conversation going, and kitchen table conversations have been key in changing public opinion on this issue -- nm - con_carne Mar 27, 12:15 5
    - except in social media, your audience is self-selecting, and for the most part probably has the same views as you do. - znufrii Mar 27, 12:17 4
      - so you're not really starting those kind of kitchen table conversations with the people whose minds you need to change. -- nm - znufrii Mar 27, 12:18 3
        
        I disagree. I've had more than a few conversation with people on FB because of this. My friends are all over the spectrum - Krusty Mar 27, 12:26
        
        When I say "kitchen table," I'm not implying that's the same thing as writing a letter to your Congressman. - con_carne Mar 27, 12:23
        
        I've had those kitchen table conversations with my sister. She is opposed to SSM and the Bible says she's right. You can guess how well the - TWuG Mar 27, 12:21
  - This. -- nm - Krusty Mar 27, 12:10

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