This, I would love to see the same, and I'm not being facetious either. I'm need some optimism right now lol
Is there any way this doesn't lead to a depression
- Thread starter Tommy Fits
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Evidence based optimism? Wtf is wrong with you cats?
You need a link to not be negative and miserable? Smh
ogc163
Superstar
Folks in this thread are generally explaining their pessimism, and given the circumstances its not a knee jerk reaction. Posters could just as easily provide a counterpoint instead of just complaining.
But were in the middle of a global emergency. Of course it's not all sunshine and unicorns. That doesnt mean you cant be optimistic.
Some of the 'raised on the internet' folks have nothing but negativity and pessimism.
88m3
Fast Money & Foreign Objects
ogc163
Superstar
But no one stated nor implied that you can't be optimistic. Given the circumstances what do you think is the most appropriate response then?
Be cautious.
GarryWithTwoRs
Banned
Doesn't being cautious indirectly imply you're feelin some sort of pessimism? The only reason for caution is danger
AnonymityX1000
Veteran
I think his point is we are obviously in a pandemic and things are bad on many levels. What's the point of wallowing in it and adding conjecture on how bad it will be going forward?
How about just living in the present and talking about how we can improve the situation, alleviate pressures and help each other out? Being a negative Nancy while really negative things are happening is commonly frowned upon. If you seen the movie Aliens there is a reason everyone was telling Hicks to shut the fukk up. lol
88m3
Fast Money & Foreign Objects
We're all going to die.
Julius Leisure
Pro
the corporate debt bubble was already insane. A bull market fuelled by rock-bottom interest rates led to every company taking out loans for some cheap money. We're going to see a lot of bankruptcies over the next while. It's really going to take a record-setting stimulus package from all developed nations to get out of this
ogc163
Superstar
I already pointed out that folks can provide alternative viewpoints instead of just complaining about pessimism. So far none of the posters complaining have provided an alternative viewpoint. But in regards to the bolded I think this way of thinking is counterproductive and is way too prevalent in American culture, as it can often lead to apathy or shallow optimistic platitudes. Sometimes shyt is fukked up and folks can simultaneously consider future outcomes while not losing a sense of the present situation.
I normally dont agree with you on anything in this forum, but co sign 100% I fear being raised on the internet makes people psychologically prone to being negative lames
Nothing new there