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[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I block people who use insults and name-calling instead of conversation. Don't need that shit.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I was really hoping that these terrible PizzaCake comics would stay on reddit. Every single one of her comics is like this. There's no punchline. It's just self-righteous whining one way or another. Her whole shtick on reddit is angering people in the comments and then making a comic about them. Literally every single comic. I've got a few thousand webcomics saved and none by her for a reason.

Edit: Actually, this comic kind of perfectly sums up everything I hate about her. She's denying the dude a platform by... essentially giving him a platform. "You don't bother me so much that I made a whole comic about you and how you don't bother me and I don't owe you anything." It's performative for the sake of attention. There's no content to this, just narcissism.

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[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Comic makes the exact same point as OPs but some how does it a thousand times better

[–] ssfckdt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 days ago

I gotta admit, I can't stand content I can't engage with. What's the point? It's just grandstanding and blowharding.

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 22 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Not Safe For Wombats. They get riled easily.

[–] Stylofox@lemmy.cafe 3 points 2 days ago

People who complain about being blocked really are the worst.

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 129 points 3 days ago (4 children)

I don't mind pizzacake commics, but at this point just seeing the art style is enough to get me pre-emptivly upset at how stupid and insane the comment section is going to be.

[–] scintilla@lemm.ee 69 points 3 days ago (66 children)

I see it and just sigh because I know nobody will talk about the actual comic it will just be about how shitty of a person she is for X reason.

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[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 79 points 3 days ago

"why did you block me we're trying to have a debate"

"because i want to shitpost about doctor who on twitter not debate some random dick about how they think i shouldn't exist"

[–] snugglesthefalse@sh.itjust.works 30 points 3 days ago (4 children)

So I'm fully expecting a big reaction given how much of a reaction this comic always provokes, I'm not a huge fan of pizzacake's art style or the whole negativity around it but I also haven't found a way to just filter it out without blocking the whole instance. I'm not attacking anyone though, you keep on enjoying this if you like, I'm just putting my thoughts out and I might just be missing an option.

[–] bustrouffi@sopuli.xyz 23 points 3 days ago

Tell me about it. I don't need this bland-millenial-shouting-about-their-extremely-standard-lives fodder.

[–] Zoomboingding@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago

I blocked her on reddit and it was good for a while.

But now people are reposting here :<

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[–] rabber@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago

I really dislike this person's comics for some reason

[–] Charlxmagne@lemmy.world 31 points 3 days ago (1 children)
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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 42 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Freedom of Speech != Obligation to Listen

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[–] Vespair@lemm.ee 32 points 3 days ago (23 children)

Honestly I've come around on pizzacake. I now think it's actually an impressive artistic feat to make a successful webcomic where your secondary main character is consistently a non-existent strawman.

It's like social commentary on social commentary, wrapped in countless layers of irony and meta, right?

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 53 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Every time I see this comic I think "you totally had a confrontation you fumbled, then came up with a response a week later and made a comic to 'own' someone".

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[–] Sivecano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 57 points 3 days ago (16 children)

Why is this marked as nsfw?

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[–] AugustWest@lemm.ee 39 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (15 children)

I've never blocked anyone. 14 years of reddit and now Lemmy and there has never been a reason to. I find it weird when people do it.

I get it if someone is harrasing you, but an anonymous disagreement? Meh, whatever. If I am done I just quit responding and move on.

I suppose being online since the 80's gives you a little bit of perspective. Don't feed the trolls, everyone is a liar, and nothing anyone says matters unless you want it to.

And never use social media.

[–] Amberskin@europe.pub 23 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I block people liberally. I agree 100% with the comic. And blocking idiots is good for my health.

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[–] drmoose@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's really crazy how internet regressed in this regard. "Don't feed the troll" is been the moto of the web but not it's almost inverse. People try to justify this as justice seeking but its clearly doesn't work.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

An increasing number of things are justified as justice seeking. I think it's because people are increasingly desperate to feel powerful against the real injustices of the world. In that light it's understandable, but seeking that feeling by trying to win online arguments with randos seems seriously pathetic.

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It's because of engagement algorithms, partially. Unlike 'dumb' forums/boards, the bulk of the modern internet heavily rewards trolling (and engaging with trolls) in every form.

That, and very little community moderation.

[–] Twelve20two@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

God I love the profit driven nature of the modern Internet that relies on engagement-by-any-means-necessary. I love it sssooooo mmuuuucchhh

[–] harmsy@lemmy.world 53 points 3 days ago (17 children)

As obvious and uncontroversial as this comic may seem, the message still needs to be said.

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[–] agent_nycto@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Man all get comics these days seem to be mostly about people bothering her online. I get the desire to vent that frustration but it's been a while since I've seen anything else.

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[–] Suavevillain@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Nobody is changing their mind from modern debates online. We are in a culture of anti-intellectualism. So there really is no point. I only block if someone is annoying or there is no point in engagement.

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[–] sarcasticsunrise@lemmy.world 29 points 3 days ago (9 children)

As a leftist, as a progressive, I long for a world where I never have to see these comics again. It's not that I disagree with them, they're just so goddamn annoying and low hanging fruit shit

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