reddit sucks as a platform

The people are bad, the app is so divided that it just fuels hate and polarization. It also fuels nsfw and spreads addiction to young people. It also has a bunch of incels and femcels that teach other people to follow their path as well. I’ve never seen somebody with adequate social skills use this app outside of the sporadic search for an issue.

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u/Shadowerim — 4 days ago

Most people who say they're introverted are actually just socially uncomfortable

I think a lot of people use introversion as an excuse for having poor social skills. There's a difference between genuinely preferring solitude and avoiding social situations because you're afraid of rejection, awkward conversations, or being judged. If you want friends, relationships, and a social life but constantly avoid opportunities to interact with people, that's not necessarily introversion. You might just lack the confidence or social skills to make those interactions comfortable. Calling yourself an introvert is easier than acknowledging something you need to work on.

The problem is that introversion has become almost interchangeable with being socially anxious, awkward, or antisocial, even though they're completely different things. Actual introverts can be confident, charismatic, and socially capable while still preferring time alone. If you constantly complain about having no friends but refuse to initiate conversations, meet new people, or put yourself in uncomfortable situations, your personality type might not be the problem. I think a surprising number of self-proclaimed introverts would discover they're actually quite social if they developed their confidence instead of treating their discomfort as a permanent personality trait

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u/Shadowerim — 7 days ago

internship rant

i finished my internship and my boss said that im most likely going to get a return offer. now, i just learned that he got laid off and now there’s no one to vouch for me and my work there. not sure what to do now 😭

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u/Shadowerim — 3 months ago

2024 mustang tune

hey ive had my stang for about three years, i accidently said yes to the extended warranty for five years which covers drivetrain, powertrain, and wheels. i also really want a tune but dont wanna put in money for the ford dealership tune. should i just void the warranty or not risk it and wait out two years?

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u/Shadowerim — 5 months ago