The thing is, it's true that many people just repeat what they hear on the media as a way to sound informed and with cause. It's a real thing that can be applied to both sides but leftists unfortunately are getting the brunt of the NPC labeling.
If anything, we should see it as a reason to speak openly about the issues and be willing to educate ourselves. Be open to what other people have to say, and offer back an opinion that's nuanced and wholly your own.
My brother is in the lower left region of the compass just like most of this board, but he's VERY open-minded about the trump Presidency and is very vocal about issues such as censorship and the non-productivity of echo chambers. If he sees people spewing copy/paste talking points he generally latches right onto NPC meme and plays it out as much as he sees fit. It's kind of annoying but I actually agree with him in some cases.
Don't get angry at this sort of labeling. Just try not to fall into it. Put your true self out there and don't merely reiterate what others have to say.
If anything, we should see it as a reason to speak openly about the issues and be willing to educate ourselves. Be open to what other people have to say, and offer back an opinion that's nuanced and wholly your own.
My brother is in the lower left region of the compass just like most of this board, but he's VERY open-minded about the trump Presidency and is very vocal about issues such as censorship and the non-productivity of echo chambers. If he sees people spewing copy/paste talking points he generally latches right onto NPC meme and plays it out as much as he sees fit. It's kind of annoying but I actually agree with him in some cases.
Don't get angry at this sort of labeling. Just try not to fall into it. Put your true self out there and don't merely reiterate what others have to say.