Message from @NeoFuturist
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Its a distinction without much of a difference
yes but one is going to legitimize them more than the other
its going to make it harder to rally around that person
They already have the legitimacy
you arnt taking if from them
They have the frame not the legitimacy
this is the status quo
Those who have the frame have the legitimacy
That may be true, but it’s not as if they’re aren’t measures we can take to maximize our own legitimacy
minimizing theirs will be more effective
Maximizing yours while they still have theirs is impossible anyways
We would need a media apparatus comparable to theirs in order to accomplish that
In a situation like this legitimacy is a zero sum game
in other words, you have to weaken them and take over or replace some of their power in order to gain some form of legitimacy or the ability to somewhat frame things for yourself in a meaningful way.
Before that you are pond scum
people still see things though.
we can't control the enemy, but we can at least make ourselves less fringe to those who are swayable. optics could be part of respectability
people will judge you on what you wear on your sleeve
@NeoFuturist totally agreed in that point, dress up a bit. But it's not that by dressing up they will treat you with kid gloves.
yeah sure, i agree
I agree as well
Optics and Respectability are one in the same in my mind
thinking about it now, optics could be a part of respectability
Respectability is everything
optics is your choice of aesthetics, wording, culture, and looks
people judge on that, and if they judge you bad, your respectability is damaged, no?
the right is not respectable by the enemy, but we could be respectable for some near the middle
It only matters if that is actually what you are.
If its just a look (which 90% of people view optics as) then your wasting your time.
i think looks can reflect the soul of the thing
wignats show what they feel and act
Humans are highly visually driven creatures
how you dress is a form of art in my eyes, which is why we need more art
Hawaiian shirt nationalism?
hah lmao
i mean, not my favorite, but if it works
And even then though it may be called Optics, it’s much more than just a look
It’s the words you choose
@Zemo the result is the same as a wignat, you get called a racist or are just not shown on media.
But see thats actually what you are.
You actually believe that putting on a suit has intrinsic artistic or aesthetic value outside of putting on a show.
In that case optics are relevant because you want to portray something that you want others to emulate and you adhere to
yeah, that's exactly why i think they are important