Why Reddit is awful

[@jordanshanks5340]

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[@jaysquad101]

When will 'your town' include South Africa??

[@MissusAnon]

...will you ever come visit us yanks in the future to do live shows? 🤠

[@Jessesloveshack]

Even before Jared Fogle was arrested, I've always said he looked like a Redditor.

[@amcmartin]

Redditor does rhyme with predator

[@LittleMan2300]

its cause you hate cheese and bacon shapes jimmies

[@Ran_Do]

He’s right though

[@LittleMan2300]

@@Ran_Do i dont like you

[@Ran_Do]

😢 How will I ever recover?!!!

[@ZootZinBootZ]

They taste like dog paws smell

[@LittleMan2300]

@@ZootZinBootZ chicken crimpy lover

[@onceonly1111]

This is as much a reminder to myself as a comment to anyone else - If you feel the need to respond to total strangers on the internet about things you disagree with, who may or may not physically exist, you are losing your shit. You might have a bunch of freedoms to express yourself, but it will dwell on you, and you have to manage notifications that will pop up YEARS from now where some person might just say "err no ur wrong" or maybe "haha true", and the worst part is you might instantly remember an entire online discussion between strangers better than actual things between friends and family from your immediate life.

[@onceonly1111]

Let me know what you think in the reply section! See you in 20 years.

[@Shellghost09]

Haha true

[@pirahnalasagne]

If that's what 'insane' is, what is it called when you monetise it/your livelihood is dependent on it?

[@JewTube001]

I turned off my youtube notifications over this. I've made over 10k comments on this website so I'd get random replies all the time, a reply from years ago wasn't uncommon.

[@Vivi_9]

no u

[@mebebrownie]

i actually just read an ebook last month that was literally called "You should quit Reddit" and it was really good, the site is such a waste of time filled with the worst type of people

[@jaceesdaile4045]

Reddit is great for obscure questions I have that someone else had 5 years ago

[@LordVader1094]

@@jaceesdaile4045 Yep, that's basically it. Whenever I have a query for Google I put in "reddit" afterwards because it's actual people talking instead of Google giving me an "AI overview". Other than that, Reddit's worthless.

[@jaceesdaile4045]

@@LordVader1094 well unless you're really into some weird porn or kink, then reddit has you covered

[@theepicqronictraxxgary7982]

It truly is awful, time to consume more!

[@mailman019]

You don't need to do this to yourself, there is so much more to life than going on a site where mentally ill people circlejerking each other

[@MissusAnon]

It's true, I AM mentally ill! No wonder I've been a redditor for so long. I've been pulling back from it though thanks to your encouragement, I barely even comment once a week now :D I've realized how pointless it is. Now I comment on youtube, where the AI deletes my comments half the time 💖

[@paladinkhan]

Nice 👍 break free from reddit

[@Billy4321able]

Maybe "stream of consciousness" isn't the best term for this. It's more like a puddle of shallow thoughts you keep stepping in. Some people even convince themselves they aren't getting wet because they have an umbrella. The worst part is when these people come to your home and get mad at you for telling them to take their soaking wet shoes off before walking around on the nice carpet. It's okay if you get your feet wet every now and again, but it's not healthy when you don't notice. That's how you turn your problems into everyone else's.

[@leaveeye]

I’m cry Send forth onions

[@matthewmcclure5218]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LMBLNCR]

one minute since posting and i'm here, last time i was this early my mum got pregnant, and disappointed in my dad

[@Zyxxx101]

The internet has made stupidity contagious

[@benedictsumberbatch458]

You have thoughts, your thoughts don't have you.

[@klipk7296]

this video ironically feels like projection of ego, barely even seems coherent

[@PebbleOcean]

You know once I wrote it down, I realized the reason we identify with ego sometimes is because we always want to be right so we’re biased. So it’s always better to take a neutral approach or at least be present enough to make a decision. That’s actually crazy idk how I didn’t realize that

[@mre6330]

🎵Mr Bungle: Platypus.🎶😎

[@matthewmcclure5218]

Cognitive thinking is the key Jordan. Learnt that through tough trials and tribulations.

[@גוגל.קום]

Reddit is so politicised, it's sad. It's not a bad site in theory

[@Bell_..]

I’m not unhinged, you’re unhinged.

[@Legless_Amphibian]

This is literally every social media platform, it simplifies communication to such degree that even the slightest difference causes discomfort. It encourages people to find a ton of labels and little boxes to encase themself in and never divert from because it becomes a moral requirement

[@randallpandason3715]

What if we didn’t have usernames and all posted as anonymous so there’s no ego incentive? Wild, right.

[@Justacheese]

Heh, I thought about that being the case and I saw a major downside for me personally. I'll often go into the comment sections of vids like this one and click on people's profile pictures if they seem interesting. I do it all the time in case I run into a hidden gem, a channel I like that I never knew existed. In fact i did it with you Randall. Went and checked out your channel. If everyone was just "Anon" with a bunch of numbers behind their name id be so so screwed! 😅

[@Jason_The_Idiot]

I gained 10 pounds in the two months I started using reddit, then I snapped out of it, deleted my account, and had to work out for twice as long to lose that weight

[@rirrid5662]

I dunno Jordies... The QLD election is coming up and I have spent the last week campaigning for Labor (not affiliated just someone who cares and wants to chip in) sharing what ever I can find that I think will have the most impact and hoping that what I can share will be shared again on other platforms. This is the only reason I have spent so much time there this last week and a half and I fucking hate it. It is poisonous as is being online more than one needs to be but I feel compelled for this specific purpose. The thing is here that your argument can be said for any forms of social media including YT so I'm wondering why you single out Reddit over other platforms? I mean you could have singled out facebook or any of the plethora other brain mincing mincing mediums on the internet but again you chose Reddit and I find this curious. In summary Rediit, facebook, youtube, whatever just being online is what damages people not just specifically Reddit. And for people who are ready for a change but cant find their way out of the internet trap try getting yourself a dumb phone, use cold turkey blocker for windows , stay focused for android or any of the other internet/webpage blocking apps out there. Just do it and get off line for a while not just fucking reddit.

[@pbg2025]

Heard the quote. I'm crying and shitting and pissing and choking.

[@JefferyJenkem]

Investigate Albo and his 100 million dollar driveway

[@mabimilkers5348]

CBT improved my life.

[@yozared1815]

Thank you.

[@seanvalentinus]

Well put, Jordan. I’ve found the Tao Te Ching (Steven Mitchell) to be my personal antidote to that kind of thinking. It’s a great little book, it’s like most of the wisdom of spirituality, without all the bullshit.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

You do know taoism *is* a religion, right?

[@shodanxx]

What I got from this video, is that I'm being told to shut up. Alrighty then !

[@Sem5626]

lol waiting to see how long this takes to land on r/friendlyjordies

[@YashaN74]

I don’t want to go anywhere specific, I just want to enjoy getting there.

[@TheLocalComedyFarmersMarket]

Imagine, a million conversations!? All composed of Homer's inner dialogue and with the pure proactivity!!!! Of a Max Power! 😎

[@ebdgr]

DBT > CBT I don't recommend CPT to everyone, because it is *a LOT*

[@cuddlymoot1285]

The tone in which you spoke to me was offensive and I am now severely traumatized from this experience. Thankyou

[@minh1335]

I can't believe Jordan is the bay harbour butcher

[@Vivi_9]

Surprise basement Redditor!

[@myth2005]

Big Ted, Jemima and Humpty are watching you. Yes YOU.

[@buyahondasupercub]

Do people actually still use reddit? I thought the only people who still use reddit are mods. Like unironically the only people left are mods because everyone else is perma-banned.

[@vain.a]

millennials and trainspotters (the neurodivergent)

[@TheMostOrdinaryPersonOnEarth]

This hit, I remember I used to scroll Reddit and Instagram for hours a day. I thought the world was some PC woke mob where everyone was turning into some form of gender fluid world and I was being left behind. Stopped scrolling then realised I live in QLD where most people only care about the colour Maroon. It's nice to see that the majority of people are just normal humans

[@danozism]

I swear the palm leaves moved.

[@ultravioletdream]

Jordan you freaking rock the Parasilk dude! I bet you have some shocking tracksuits :-)

[@erickfriday2448]

I am insane, everyone who knows me literally hates me, im not kidding

[@weatherlands]

As someone currently reading the new translation of Marx’s Capital, most people on the online left don’t do the reading and it 100% shows bc Capital is insanely more detailed and complicated than people on either side of the online left/right tend to make it out to be

[@JewTube001]

I'm a reddit mod and it kills me inside.

[@Gang_Stalker_Shadow_Gov]

what is stopping you from not being a mod

[@RedRazorDuck]

Wholesome chungus

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

​@@Gang_Stalker_Shadow_Govprobably ego, given the video 😆

[@wariv7746]

Hope you get better soon❤

[@demekagamine]

Mr Shanks always teaches me something new! Today I learned Jordan Peterson is a communist. I woke up in a weird timeline today.

[@JefferyJenkem]

I have no floors

[@PaulMurrayCanberra]

A little platypus (or echidna) is a "puggle". I lasted to 4:59. I mean, I would like you to do well, man, I bought three - three! - of your t-shirts, but Jesus Christ the dribble is real.

[@crackstuntman8996]

I just use reddit for mini painting and fighting game shitposting

[@ltnicekiwi4534]

Do people actually beleive that stuff? I just assume everyone is just trolling and don't really beleive their own dribble. Horrifying if its really true.

[@M.-.D]

You offended me by suggesting this comment is a reflection on me and not you.

[@finneganspencely8994]

I'm balling my fucking eyes out right now Jordy. So fuggin moving

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

🤔 Why The Internet is awful because people are 🧠 Washed with These Bloody things 🎮💻🖥📱

[@pirahnalasagne]

You can check out any time you want, but you can never leave.

[@bruce7244]

No, most people are just c-word

[@AnthonyRusso93]

Is that how platypus is pluralized?

[@stu8642]

I thought we were just going to be clowning on Redditors here, but I'm actually going to watch this one again. You didn't have to go so deep on this one you aussie convict madman.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

Oh, so _THAT'S_ why I never used redit...

[@mebebrownie]

Think about it like this: For all the hours you might spend on Reddit, how many pieces of useful, actionable information do you gain from there? Like it can happen but it's pretty rare and it's drowned out by a sea of low-effort trash. I know it sounds obvious but if you ever want to learn more about a niche subject matter instead of going to the subreddit try reading a fucking book or other resource written by an actual expert

[@jacksonmckinney]

Jordie is the step-dad I never had

[@1upstudios914]

hes not the step dad, hes the dad that stood up

[@ScubesFTW]

​@@1upstudios914*stepped

[@steadytrousers9813]

I’m going to watch this on the toilet

[@ReaperspearX]

Reddit is a troublesome website I keep going back to, I swear to god if I hear one more clown on r/australia talking about some "social contract"..

[@dankmurphy216]

Still waiting on my free Onion

[@ZootZinBootZ]

Platysophical irreverence is how i apply myself when im achieving my most important goals of the day .. Happiness 🎉🎉🎉🎉 And contemplating patting strange mens lounges 😂...for my randy cat who likes tactility & humping my best furnishings. I probably should stop coveting that lounge , im now using my cat as an excuse for my weirdness. I am just here❤

[@lamarckian]

If you're watching on your computer press 5

[@Jazzmaster1992]

Once upon a time, Reddit was the better alternative to 4chan. In reality its just a watered down version of it, with the same userbase that simply cannot be as unfiltered because of the much tighter moderation.

[@garbage_boy_7866]

Vanilla Ice cosplay coming in nicely, St00ge!!! But fr, thanks for the great content Jord, appreciate it.

[@mjb7015]

It depends on which subreddits you hang out on. For very particular niche interests and hobbies, it's great. Almost as good as the old BBCode forums and message boards we used to have in the 2000s; a group of like-minded geeks, geeking out together about their special interest. The problem subreddits are the general-interest and non-specific ones where the general userbase just sort of mingle, like Ask Reddit and r/memes. There's no focus, no respect for others, and the most popular posts are the ones that pander to the lower common denominator.

[@mattploij2673]

now im projecting my desire for magnum egos consume ah crap

[@Autodidact-t5c]

Im schizophrenic and you know who I am, everyone does

[@jeremyk9000]

I was going to comment until Jordy said it was egoic.

[@nonotanymore]

I honestly felt extremely resistant to hearing this video so it prolly means i kind of need to hear it

[@flynnorourke7620]

Bra I don’t use reddit nobody does, I watch phd lectures.. as everyone should be spending 30 mins a day doing. This is a paradox bro like comments are a poor reduction of someone’s views and psyche. Jordies just imagine if you personally knew more about issues surrounding politics and didn’t think your comment section was stupid. I highly suggest you READ MORE and think less. Jordan Peterson opinions aren’t worth jack in a geology class bro nor are a political scientists.😊

[@habhdyst722]

🤓🤡

[@dominic8516]

Thats a nice jacket.

[@timhumphries7966]

The ego comments, explains many politicians. Not that I'd know completely lol.

[@deadpenitence]

"uninsane" people are just sane people, Jordies...or are they...am I losing my mind?

[@xxPYROxxJONESxx]

Channel memberships!

[@williamthegeckowallace3573]

Barbecue shapes are best easily bruh

[@mikh9202]

Professor Jordan Peterson, i mean Shanks. Whatever, you know what i mean.

[@weatherlands]

Also Jordan why you specifically reference Jordan Peterson in videos as a sort of way to have people self select people who too easily jump to conclusions is quite clever lol

[@sned_music]

Ahhhh yes, the absolute barrel-scraping cesspools of the internet: Reddit, Twitter and KZbin COMMENTS. Shit like BrEaDtuBE is only possible through the reality stripping collective imaginarium of the internet, and could not possibly survive in the medium of real-world interaction. ... Anyway. Do a main channel video on this one dude. You could even put it under the guise of 'environmental activism' given that our everyday 'environment' is very often pretty much the internet... And it's clearly in a state of sustained unconscious degradation...! The moment I realised that approximately 75% of my thoughts are irrelevant and generally worth disregarding was as profound as the pre-frontal cortex upgrade post age 25. And I wish more people spoke about it being a choice people can make, an awareness people can develop.

[@socratesdancing]

Platypodes

[@ScubesFTW]

Platypussies

[@roux6715]

hello mister jordie

[@nicolepowell3121]

'young platypi' Jordan.... 😉👍🏻✌🏻😊

[@erikthewriter]

I thought you said Young plate of Horses 😅

[@lostmuhh]

thank you for content jordan

[@Zombie_Problem]

What is this parasocial platypus?

[@camillecarroll106]

Dumbassery - great word! 👍

[@BlairHorror]

Reddit was oncean amazing site.. censorship and loser incell moderators can be to blamed for ruining it

[@somechinesedude5466]

JBP is still relevant i guess If you think an ex junkie with carnivore diet that might not have a clean room with a divorced daughter selling carnivore diet plan is somewhat relevant

[@obnoxiousvf]

Pre-Russia JBP was a different person

[@גוגל.קום]

nice jacket btw

[@Atemazer]

Damn this was a good one Jimmies, perfect blend of western and eastern principles

[@erzhi1911]

Yes Jordan

[@adambuss654]

I'll cry over the price of a ticket to see you in Adelaide, hopefully your giving them away for free at the doors 😂

[@Scuppun]

Platypie??? Plural?

[@Oppetsismiimsitsitc]

but r/friendlyjordies says you're great (no it doesn't.)

[@populadopula]

love the outfit fella

[@leestringer6966]

Unhinged doyoyoyong

[@yellowpete79]

Tony Abbott brand onions or gtfo

[@leanmachine]

Platipi

[@joshwhipps7158]

I did it for free

[@lithyy2972]

OMG jordies you offender me so much I must buy both tickets to your katoomba show

[@CrackJoris]

wow cant believe i made it so early

[@brian4131]

whats it about oooO

[@GBbBEFAbACCEbEGCCABbBCC]

PSY OP