Comments on: LNT, cyber-shaming, and slacktivism: Public Lands Hate You

By: Harold Sachs

Harold Sachs — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:33:30 +0000

In reply to Paul Mags.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:13:17 +0000

In reply to Harold Sachs. Did you know 67.3% of all statistics are made up? ;)

By: Harold Sachs

Harold Sachs — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:07:15 +0000

And many of these slacktivist Instagram accounts and websites focus 99% of the energy harassing people for taking their dogs on trails or for flying drones. But they almost never chastise those that litter, deface property, or vandalize landmarks.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 02:07:31 +0000

In reply to Douche P.. Yep. These issues rarely have easy answers. But, again, we (meaning out society) seems to prefer the quick mantra to nuanced and diifcult discussion.

By: Douche P.

Douche P. — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 02:03:20 +0000

“Frankly, I think slacktivism appeals to the same type of people who eschew plastic straws but drive their $100k Sprinter Van from Denver or Salt Lake City to go mountain biking for a day in Moab.”
One of the best lines in this piece. These types drive me absolutely insane. Reminds me of a writer named Wes Siler writing about having a vasectomy in the name of climate change, then weeks later justifying his purchase of a 14mpg SUV for over $80k. No mention of working towards a carbon neutral economy, making things better, doing real work for change, just more nihilism dressed up as “making a difference”.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:39:38 +0000

In reply to mike. Thanks!

By: mike

mike — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:41:54 +0000

Great read!