Something occurred to me today.
There's a lot of (valid) criticism of capitalism. But not a lot of advice on how to survive in capitalism, especially lower class survival techniques.
You have to give people the tools to deal with the oppressive systems they live in until alternatives are in place, not just yell at them to delete FB or that credit ratings are evil.
@thindol I'm pretty sure there is lots of that information, if you look in the right places. I grew up with lots of advice like that – how to survive with low income, no education, etc.
@rixx 1) that isn't actually the point, this is noting that true criticism requires also proposing solutions not just tearing shit down, otherwise you're just complaining and 2) Your Experiences Are Not Everyone Else's And No One Cares That You Were Lucky/Privileged To Learn The Right Shit.
@thindol I'm very sorry I came across this way. I just wanted to add that there is some solidarity and oral tradition. I agree that it's not enough, and that it's about luck, and that criticism should be constructive whenever possible. Sorry, I won't contact you again.