Stepping outside the dystopian trope

Discussion in 'Plot Development' started by Some Guy, Feb 12, 2020.

  1. Thundair

    Thundair Contributor Contributor

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    I think the tower of babel (the Internet) would be a long way off to have a widespread unchecked shaming. We all look down our noeses a bit for being too high or low on a social status. A matriarchal society would have protectors to fend off undue shame.
    I find that satirical comedy of the late night shows disgusting and yet we have millions of viewers watching and laughing over the constant teardown of others. I don’t see that happening in a situation where the attacker can’t hide behind their fame or anonymity.
     
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    Rzero Reluctant voice of his generation Contributor

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    They would? How? And why would that be inherently true of a matriarchy?
     
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    Some Guy Manguage Langler Supporter Contributor

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    I'm so looking forward to trashing this! I call it social whack-a-mole! Posting for malicious reasons is a violation of The Dignity Law (the New Constitution), and the penalty is instant and hilarious exposure, for the entertainment of the world, of your own humility. Fun!

    Gohd we're gonna have some fun! Yes, power will be given to the nurturing and compassionate, but there will be no special benefit for the powerful. Seeker is always watching. :D

    What is inherent will be revealed completely this time, dark or light. There are no more -archies or isms or -ires anymore.
    They were literally cheese-gratered, 'mem-ber?
    Seeker is watching you, too! :p
    Don't worry, there's plenty of human nature to laugh at!
     
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    I came from a large family, and as the oldest any hurtful teasing was squelched by mama bear. Other than that, I don’t know much.
     
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    Bravo. As 11 out of 12 perish, we are all one family now. I need that.

    It's funny, I used the grandmother analogy earlier.
     
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