So, as Roosh predicted, 2013 is definitely looking like the year the whole "red pill" worldview will get big.
The signs in the broader culture are obvious:
- Increasing coverage in blogs like DailyKos, Taki Mag, etc.
- Roosh's 9 ugly feminists piece going viral
- New redpill subreddit.
Etc.
However, what I'm really interested in is how all this is playing out on the ground. That is to say, in regular peoples' social circles. I'm curious to hear what you guys have to say. Here's what I'm noticing:
1. More and more guys ARE speaking out, but it's still not that many.
Whereas before only the fratboy types would ever call women out on anything, now you do get a few nerds joining in as well. However,
2. Most former blue pill types seem to get shouted down pretty fast.
At least on Facebook and stuff. The pattern I'll see again and again is, they'll make a facebook update about (say) female domestic violence against men and eventually end up apologizing after a feminist uses some basic name calling and shaming tactics on them. But on a more positive note...
3. The more alpha dudes who would previously just make jokes about drunk chicks or whatever, now engage in more serious political commentary.
One thing I hear commonly from this set is the false rape accusation thing. Typically these guys will not get shouted down, but my one close friend has said he's lost probably 50 facebook friends over the past year because of the stuff he's posted.
So the debate is definitely moving forward. Overall I'd say these developments are encouraging, though hardly reason to declare victory just yet. What would you guys say?
The signs in the broader culture are obvious:
- Increasing coverage in blogs like DailyKos, Taki Mag, etc.
- Roosh's 9 ugly feminists piece going viral
- New redpill subreddit.
Etc.
However, what I'm really interested in is how all this is playing out on the ground. That is to say, in regular peoples' social circles. I'm curious to hear what you guys have to say. Here's what I'm noticing:
1. More and more guys ARE speaking out, but it's still not that many.
Whereas before only the fratboy types would ever call women out on anything, now you do get a few nerds joining in as well. However,
2. Most former blue pill types seem to get shouted down pretty fast.
At least on Facebook and stuff. The pattern I'll see again and again is, they'll make a facebook update about (say) female domestic violence against men and eventually end up apologizing after a feminist uses some basic name calling and shaming tactics on them. But on a more positive note...
3. The more alpha dudes who would previously just make jokes about drunk chicks or whatever, now engage in more serious political commentary.
One thing I hear commonly from this set is the false rape accusation thing. Typically these guys will not get shouted down, but my one close friend has said he's lost probably 50 facebook friends over the past year because of the stuff he's posted.
So the debate is definitely moving forward. Overall I'd say these developments are encouraging, though hardly reason to declare victory just yet. What would you guys say?