What Defines True Popularity?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of popularity, exploring its definition and implications in social contexts. Participants examine the nature of popularity in relation to personal relationships and mainstream culture.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that popularity cannot be easily classified, as it may depend on personal relationships rather than societal standards.
  • One viewpoint posits that popularity involves relinquishing individual thought to conform to others' opinions.
  • A participant expresses agreement with the notion that popularity can be perceived as a loss of personal agency, while also acknowledging the difficulty of sharing this perspective with others.
  • Another participant makes a light-hearted comment implying a lack of friends in response to the previous statements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of popularity, with some agreeing on the idea of conformity while others challenge the classification of popularity itself. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

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no when you think of it is there really any way to classify popularity. when you think abou tif some has friends in truth they are popular but that is not how main stream culture works.
 
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popularity is simply loosing your mind to let someone else think for you. That's how I view it anyhow.
 
Originally posted by Zantra
popularity is simply loosing your mind to let someone else think for you. That's how I view it anyhow.

Spoken like a true geek!

Sorry: socially-challenged .


Actually, I completely agree with you, but can't say that to anyone since they usually tell me exactly what I just told you .
 
haha uve got no friends!
 

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