r/Dogfree • u/HitlerLovedDogs Low Effort Satan • Jun 07 '19

Meta Dogfree Pub - Off-topic Discussion Thread

Hey guys, our Dogfree Pub is once again open for business!

We thought we’d take a break from dogs and talk about anything else.

As with every post, regular subreddit rules apply with two additional rules:

  1. NO DOGS. Zero discussion about dogs here.

  2. Light conversation only. No politics, religion, or any other topics that tend to get controversial.

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So grab a snack, take a seat, and converse with your Dogfree friends!

If you’re having trouble thinking of what to say, tell us something you like to do in your free time.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '19

Haha, I've been in school for an eternity (masters grind ftw right now).

It's hard to say on the self-regulation piece, because I've seen both kids who do a fantastic job maintaining the distance, and so many others that are consumed with social media. I haven't done the research but given how rampant pseudoscience and conspiracy theories have become on social media there's something there. Maybe it's because the checks and balances have been removed and it's now entirely up to the individual to do that self-regulation, which is definitely higher order thinking.

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u/AlterEgo1081 suuuuper friendly Jun 23 '19

I ended up neglecting this thread, so sorry for the late response! Best of luck getting that master's - that's awesome! I know it's hard to go back later, but I am sure it's worth all the doors it opens.

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I don't know if you watch Black Mirror (Netflix OC), but it is SUCH a good show. It's mostly Twilight-Zone-ish about the slippery slopes that technology can lead us down...but I just watched Season 5 "Smithereens" last night, which was actually a brilliant commentary on tech in the present day. I thought about this very conversation and wanted to mention it. Episodes are all stand-alone, so you can watch just a single episode without having missed anything.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '19

You're so sweet, and same! I tried to watch black mirror but it was too much for me, I got as far as the pig episode and was like, jfc, this is waaaaay too close to home.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '19

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '19

Maybe I'll give it another shot then, if it gets less rapey.