+40 The problem with video based media and social media is it empowers the voice of ignorant, charismatic, attractive people while often silencing intelligent, socially awkward, and average looking people. amirite?

by Abby44 2 weeks ago

Here ''most attractive'' means ''snarkiest''

by lprice 2 weeks ago

That's every area of life, though. Attractive people are seen as more competent because they look better.

by Fuzzy-Reach 2 weeks ago

Hate to break it to ya but its been like that since the beginning of time.

by Shot-Course 2 weeks ago

It wasn't until recently that we had online platforms that allowed them to spread their rubbish to the masses for free.

by Abby44 2 weeks ago

Oh, there are plenty of regular looking people who have thousands to millions of idiot followers on social media.

by Sincereparisian 2 weeks ago

It also empowers charismatic, intelligent, attractive people and silences ugly, awkward, idiots. Can we start moving passed the idea that intelligence is inversely correlated to how good looking and socially adept you are, yet?

by wconroy 2 weeks ago

Where would you like it to be passed to?

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

The problem is due to the nature of algorithms the most ridiculous and idiotic opinions and statements get more views, likes, responses. The more attractive people get pushed to more views.

by Abby44 2 weeks ago

Evangelicals have understood this principle for many years before social media was a thing. They even call them Charismatics.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Once AI gets good enough, our avatars can do the expressions. The nerds will rise once more

by john94 2 weeks ago

Same thing can happen with work politics….really any politics. I think it's just part of humanity, attractive ppl have always been preserved for a number of reasons

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

I have definitely noticed that most all the most popular Youtubers tend to be quite attractive.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Gen z discover radio... again... but they called it a podcast

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

But it lets you know who the douchebags are up front so there's that

by rohantwila 2 weeks ago

Yeah but one person's douchebag is another's idol. Just look at Trump.

by Abby44 2 weeks ago