Doing A Digital Ethnography Project On The Term "SJW"

[Quadocky]

In the political history of the internet, tons of tech nerds (mostly male) acquired libertarian views. Anyone who does not subscribe to their views is labeled as authoritarian or some other derisive labeling that implies such. Since Tech nerds use the internet in droves and define the dialog of the internet in many cases, the 'SJWs' were the defacto enemy as they have a completely different worldview and hold themselves to different standards. As such, the unthinking hoard of vulgar liberals and libertarians see the 'SJWs' much as any society sees the 'Enemy' both incredibly powerful and all reaching, but at the same time utterly un-intelligent and lesser. Nowadays, most of the muckracking is done by youtube personalities like the Rush Limbaughs of old AM radio and misguided people follow suit.

I really like the way you write. Could you (or anyone else, really) expand more on "the political history of the internet"? Also, could you (or anyone else) give examples of these youtube personalities?

Well, there is a lot to it but the story arc is pretty simple: The eventual conflicts arise when more and more people started using the internet and by their vary nature of having different worldviews and perspectives caused conflicts with the status quo. The status quo being the 'free speech without consequences' style of internet discourse.

Notable recent occurrences being on Reddit for example, the phenomena of SRS and the affiliated people taking Reddit for task for its proliferation of 'creepshots' (Photos taken of young women without consent). The whole thing came to a head when a noted Reddit troll was outed by Gawker Media. (which in turn created the the association of Gawker being 'SJWs')

Since applying real-world standards to the internet is a recipe for success rhetorically, its application became a sort of bulwark for Feminist Liberals and non-vulgar liberals given they are the minority. (When I say Vulgar Liberals, I am referring to the likes of folks like the Amazing Atheist who may proliferate liberal ideas but may be anti-feminist or use misogynistic slurs or other slurs)

I would post more but the stormy weather at the moment is making me worry for the safety of my computer.

 

[Kuzz]

My English isn't good enough to discuss ideologies, but i'll do my best to explain my understanding of SJW ideology.

Have you heard/scene the term "Social Justice Warrior"? If yes:

Where and when have you heard/scene it?

Yes, various sites. I hadn't paid much attention to the term SJW so i don't remember where and when i've seen it.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

What is your personal opinion on the term?

Social justice warriors are people who take social justice ideology to radical levels. They don't just practice it among themselves, they also impose it on other people, whether other people are willing or not. SJW are extremist, totalitarian, anti-liberty people. As all fanatics, they believe that their ideology is the only true ideology that will save the world, so anyone who oppose them or don't agree with them is an enemy, and they are trying their best to destroy their enemies. People who are called enemies by them are mostly innocent apolitical people who just want to be not bullied and left alone. SJW people in power also believe that their corruption and crimes are justified, as long as they are means to an end. SJW people remind me of communist revolutionist Pol Pot. Pol Pot tried to socially engineer an "ideal" society, and while doing this slaughtered millions of people who don't agree with him and/or simply were not fit to be part of this ideal society because of their bourgeois backgrounds. I think SJW people are this level of crazy. They don't have any common sense, they are too fanatical. These SJW Cultural Marxists are not any better than their old Marxist counterparts.

Now, not all of them are monsters yet. There are many SJW people who are too young and inexperienced, they aren't mature enough to understand what's right and what's wrong. But they still pose a threat to people, and to everything good and right.

How long have you been a member of this forum?

9 Sep 2014, since this publisher's note:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/12223-The-Escapist-Publisher-Issues-Public-Statement-on-Gamergate

What brought you to make an account?

Escapist was/is one of the few sites that allow uncensored discussion of GamerGate.

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

Not much. I don't like spending time on online communities and social media very much. If this crisis ends, i might quit Escapist forums as well.

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What's your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)

30, male.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

No.

What are you political and religious affiliations?

Well, it's hard to explain my political stance, you would not understand without living where i live, without experiencing what i experience. On the internet i'm a libertarian i guess.

I was raised as a Muslim, i don't care much about religions though. I don't call myself an atheist either, i guess i don't like taking a stance, i'm neutral.

 

[Erttheking]

Me? I'm 20 years old, will be 21 in a few weeks. Formerly Christian, now skeptical about the whole concept and infrequently calling myself agnostic. Been gaming since I can remember. Not an active member of any online communities really, sans this one.

My personal experience with SJW is that it's basically the new White Knight. Short hand for "people who disagree with me and therefore are stupid". People argue that it's only reserved for extremists, but the problem is that expressing any discontent with the representation of non-heterosexual white non-LGBT men is enough to be considered an extremist. Just like how Emma Watson went out of her way to make her speech as passive as possible and people are STILL calling her an extremist. So as far as I'm concerned the term can go die in a fire.

 

[Calbeck]

Apologies, but we have already been informed that certain GamerGate opponents have hired PR firms --- including at least one known to engage in shady practices --- to perform datamining on GG members.

Assuming you are a legitimate researcher, I apologize, but your timing could not be worse given that several of our members have already been doxxed and fired from their jobs for supporting GamerGate, using less data than you're requesting.

 

[PencilManners]

Where and when have you heard/scene it?

Among certain areas of the internet, particularly specific you tubers such as Internet aristocrat and thunderf00t

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

I not sure where exactly it came from, but in gaming I think it was born from a desire to make the medium more respectable. After dealing with Jack Thompson and many others condemning our hobby, many people wanted games to be more artistic, and more inclusive.
Now days I find that the term is suited not necessarily for feminists, but for people who will force their morals/political correctness upon others.

What is your personal opinion on the term?

I find that those who fit the term do more damage to the industry than they think, they've condemned games and developers for instances that seem insignificant (such as the knee jerk reaction to the main villan of far cry 4 being depicted as a racist). The worst I've seen are when developers are brow beaten for not being (for lack of a better term) politically correct or when developers are forced to change their game over something as minor as a woman's armor has her belly exposed (see divinity original sin). As someone who wants to design games in the future, I find the individuals who fit the term as a threat to the industry's creativity.

Also, returning to the topic of a "digital ethnography" in general, I'd also like to know some more personal things about members of the forums. Things like:

How long have you been a member of this forum?

A month, but I have been viewing the escapists content since a couple years ago

What brought you to make an account?

Gamergate, It was one of the few places that allowed discussion

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

Not many others, I don't consider myself that sociable

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What's your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)

A White cis male scum from good olde blighty

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

I know friends that share the same hobby but not exactly in the same community

What are you political and religious affiliations?

Politically - I'm not sure yet, I haven't gotten a good enough idea of the right/left to choose my stance

Religiously - Agnostic leaning towards atheist

 

[Mahemium]

Where and when have you heard/seen it?

> Generally, I see it used and directed at groups of people when they get offended by something and make a lot of noise about the trivial or mundane.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

> I would define it as an individual who follows the scholarly laughable Gender Feminism ideology and believes in the "Patriarchy" boogieman. I don't know, nor care about it's origins.

What is your personal opinion on the term?

> Meh, the terms "idiot", "moron" or "ideological hipster" would have perfectly sufficed, but SJW works fine I suppose.

How long have you been a member of this forum?

> A little over a year, I think

What brought you to make an account?

> To comment on Jimquisition subjects here and there.

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

> GameFAQ's I suppose.

Where are you from physically?

> Queensland, Australia

How old are you?

> 25

What's your gender?

> Male

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

> No.

What are you political and religious affiliations?

> I'm politically apathetic as the current system is antiquated. Public Officials voted in to office to represent the values, desires and grievances of their communities is unnecessary when we live in the internet age and the people themselves are more than capable of representing such things. I'm a LaVeyan Satanist.

 

[Godhead]

What's up fellow Wildcat? I'd be happy to fill this out.

Spoiler

Have you heard/scene the term "Social Justice Warrior"?

Yes.

Where and when have you heard/scene it?

The internet. I haven't really seen it being used in real life outside of people talking about online happenings.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

I remember first hearing it as a self describing term from some people on tumblr who would hold fairly extreme stances on social issues. As of today I would define it as an insult as either a way for one to disregard the arguments of another or a person that holds extremely left viewpoints and instead of properly defending their argument insult and berate others.

What is your personal opinion on the term?

I think that it is a negative term and has become overused.

How long have you been a member of this forum?

Since sometime in 2009.

What brought you to make an account?

Making a comment on some thread. Can't remember which.

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

I go on 4chan's /tg/ and /sp/ boards.

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What's your gender?

I'm from Virginia (essentially in a suburb of D.C.) and came to Tucson to go to college at the U of A. I'm 19 and male.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

Yes, my two brothers and a couple of my friends.

What are you political and religious affiliations?

I'm an atheist and an Independent with Libertarian leanings.

 

[Silvanus]

Spoiler: Answers

Have you heard/scene the term ?Social Justice Warrior??
Yes.

Where and when have you heard/scene it?
- Here, on Reddit, and a few other places.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?
Supposedly, it refers to people who are overly pushy about social issues, such as representation. This does not correspond to how it is applied.

I don't know about its origins, or how it gained traction.

What is your personal opinion on the term?
I think it's vague and dismissive. I think it's used to generalise and stereotype people who talk about representation, almost regardless of how they act or what they say. I want the term to go away.


Also, returning to the topic of a ?digital ethnography? in general, I?d also like to know some more personal things about members of the forums. Things like:

How long have you been a member of this forum?
Jan 2013.

What brought you to make an account?
I don't remember, I'm afraid.

I seem to remember other data-gathering efforts on this forum in the past. I think you'll be fine. Good luck!

 

[Lieju]

Spoiler

The second purpose I think is pretty intuitive: Have you heard/scene the term ?Social Justice Warrior?? If yes:
yes

Where and when have you heard/scene it?
I think the first time I heard 'social justice' described as a bad thing was some Christian American guy claiming people telling they were about that were actually communists. This was years ago.
The term Social Justice Warrior I've seen on forums during this year or so.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?
I have no idea if there have been people calling themselves that but it's generally used derogatorily to discredit people and pretend there is some unified front.

What is your personal opinion on the term?
I dislike it because it's used to refer to an intangible group 'out there'. It's the same as 'gay agenda' or 'liberal agenda' in my opinion, something made up to pretend there is some huge conspiracy out there and to lump everyone you don't like under the same umbrella term. Many people will tell you they only use it to refer to the crazy ones out there, but then it's very common to use it to just refer to vague group 'out there'.
Rather than outright accuse someone of it.


Also, returning to the topic of a ?digital ethnography? in general, I?d also like to know some more personal things about members of the forums. Things like:

How long have you been a member of this forum?
5 years.

What brought you to make an account?
I guess I saw some interesting threads.

What other ?online communities? have you been/ are you currently a part of?
Many. Mostly involving my hobbies (comic books, LEGOs, literature, science etc.)

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What?s your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)
Finland, 27 years, female.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?
Yes. Finnish ones obviously.

 

[flying_whimsy]

I never mind being part of the academic process. Have some data.

Spoiler: wordy wordy talky talky

>>Have you heard/scene the term "Social Justice Warrior"? If yes:

Yes.

>>Where and when have you heard/scene it?

I first heard it here on the escapist, but I've been familiar with the driving ideology behind the term since I first went to college in '02.

>>How would you define its meaning and its origins?

I'm unsure of the origins (I don't use social media), but I would define it as 'Social Justice Warrior: a person that actively enforces an extremist agenda through manipulation of business, social, and academic structures with the goal of gaining power and advantage of one group over another.'

>>What is your personal opinion on the term?

As a term, it has the same problem 'feminist' has: it has been co-opted by extremists and has nothing to do with what the word should mean. I question the motives of anyone that self-identifies with the term and won't label anyone with it. Honestly, it mostly just strikes me as the natural evolution of the feminazi or radical feminist, but now with a more blanket claim to be supporting all minorities with the same egregious self-righteousness and oppressive tactics. Most of the time I hear sjws use 'I'm offended' or 'politically correct', it is as excuse for censorship. I've never heard anyone that identifies as sjw as contributing: only tearing down.

>>How long have you been a member of this forum?

Since '09, but I lurked here for a couple of years before that.

>>What brought you to make an account?

Honestly, I wanted to do the weekly quizzes and be able to use my voice if I needed to. I don't post often, but I am still an active lurker.

>>What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

I was on a megaman board and a transformers board a decade ago; I was also on facebook back when it was restricted to colleges. I guess you could say I'm part of the pro-gamergate community, but there's effectively nothing I can do to help the movement.

>>Where are you from physically? How old are you? What's your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)

United States, and you'll have to buy me a drink to get the rest of that info.

>>Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

No, but that doesn't mean we don't play games together. I've always been a fringe person, and my friends' interests are as varied as my own.

>>What are you political and religious affiliations?

Egalitarian (equality of opportunities, not outcomes); agnostic (I have a BA in philosophy, so I question everything).



As a sidenote: if you're doing something academic you can't rely on just automated spell check: you need to proofread manually. Having 'scene' instead of 'seen' says a lot.

I hope you keep us apprised of your efforts. I'd like to see the results.

Captcha: kindness of strangers (ha!)

 

[geK0]

Spoiler

Have you heard/scene the term ?Social Justice Warrior??:
I've been seeing a lot of this term over the past few months
Where and when have you heard/scene it?
Mostly this forum, Tumblr and Reddit. I've heard some people use the term in person.
How would you define its meaning and its origins?
It's just an evolution of the term "keyboard warrior" used specifically to describe far-left leaning political bloggers and forumers.
What is your personal opinion on the term?
It's fine as a term used to describe a common internet archetype, but there's this whole "anti SJW" movement that has blown this archetype completely out of proportion and are acting like SJWs are some sort of extremist terrorist group or something. Ironically, I find "anti-SJWs" MUCH more annoying than any "SJW" I've ever come across (and I use Tumblr for crying out loud)
How long have you been a member of this forum?
Look at my "joined" date

What brought you to make an account?
I watched a lot of Zero Punctuation, and they have forum topics posted on the front page so I decided to join

What other ?online communities? have you been/ are you currently a part of?
Tumblr,I lurk on 4chan a lot, and I post on cooking forums sometimes.
Where are you from physically? How old are you? What?s your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)
Ontario Canada (eh), I just turned 24, Male
Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?
Yes, but not this one.
What are you political and religious affiliations?

Slightly left, progressive, socialist, but I have several views with a more conservative leaning. I'm not a very political person.
As for religious views, I consider myself agnostic; I'm not a very religious person either.
I hope this post doesn?t come off as intrusive or anything, if it does please tell me bluntly and honestly. Thanks for reading this if you did!
I actually appreciate being able to talk about this subject without there being a flamewar surrounding it. If you want to be a troll, you should post your finished essay on this forum and watch the 100-page flamewar rage on.

 

[Asita]

Have you heard/scene the term "Social Justice Warrior"?

Yes.

Where and when have you heard/scene it?
It's become increasingly common in the last few years, but I distinctly remember seeing it pop up a few times around 5-6 years ago, though where I first saw it, I can't say for the life of me. I do remember being dumbfounded when a lot of people on the Escapist expressed unfamiliarity with the term when it started becoming popular a few years back.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?
In essence, it is originally meant to apply to people who jump into issues half-cocked in the name of what I can only describe as a caricature of social justice. The kind of people who'd claim that calling somebody a 'party animal' was dehumanizing because it 'likened to a wild beast', or who protest against Romeo and Juliet on the grounds that it's heteronormative and therefore insulting towards LGBTs. The kind who say that all 'penis in vagina' sex is by nature an act of rape against women, who declare that the only reason somebody wouldn't vote for President Obama is racism, who use homophobic slurs against people they perceive as transphobic, those who brandish 'check your privilege' as if it were a tool to silence opposition (or worse still, as an insult) rather than an honest call for introspection, and who generally seem more interested in shouting at the 'unenlightened' than actually making any effort to enlighten them. To be a bit more quippy, it is supposed to be to social justice what "you godforsaken heathens are going to hell if you have sex out of marriage" is to sex ed...or like PETA is to animal rights.

What is your personal opinion on the term?
With the original meaning? It's passable. Unfortunately, a LOT of people - both among those using the term and those having it levied against them - seem to have taken it to mean social justice activist or anyone interested in social justice at all, which muddies the waters considerably and makes the term practically useless.


How long have you been a member of this forum?
About three years now.

What brought you to make an account?
Honestly, I seem to recall first creating an account to participate in a contest. My first post didn't come until a month after I registered.

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?
Eh, 2-3 others, all based around online media.

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What's your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)
Male, USA, out of college.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?
Nope.

What are you political and religious affiliations?
Politically I'm very disaffected in general and don't much care about party lines anymore. Religiously, I'm an atheist

 

[sextus the crazy]

Spoiler: My answer

Where and when have you heard/seen it?

On the internet. Almost always on nerdy (specifically videogamer) sites.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

It's a pejorative term used to describe people who argue in favor of minority representation in media (specifically videogames). It's a term created by people who view these sort of people as threatening to their favorite media.

What is your personal opinion on the term?

Ehh. As it's used it just seems kinda silly, similar to the term "white knight", which is also used to insult people who defend minorities.

How long have you been a member of this forum?

Since October 2011. So almost exactly 3 years.

What brought you to make an account?

I'm a big fan of the escapist and was interested in the forum community

What other ?online communities? have you been/ are you currently a part of?

I used to post on the serebii.net forums back when I was youngster, but otherwise the escapist is my only forum I'm actively a part of.

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What?s your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)

I'm a 21 year old cis straight white male from Rochester, NY, USA.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

Not really. I know some people who also go onto smogon, but I'm not an active user of the forums there.

What are your political and religious affiliations?

strongly left leaning Atheist

I posted a similar (well, word for word) thread on the Penny Arcade forums, and it got locked within the hour with the comment "Hi! We are not a data collection resource! Thank you!". I'm a bit fearful I'll get the same reaction here.

So I'm struggling with my approach. I could have made a temporary account and asked simply "I've been seeing the term "Social Justice Warrior" appear, what exactly does this mean?" But I feel like that would've been dishonest (and, honestly, a little suspicious- I could easily google for previous conversations).

Can I use you guys as a "data collection resource"? I will not record your real usernames, nor do I think the end result of the project will be published widely. I am an undergraduate experimenting with methodology of digital community research.

Don't worry. People post this sort of stuff on the Escapist all the time. I think people are fine with your using the data for your research.

Also, you might want to proof read your questions for spelling and such.

 

[WhiteNachos]

I heard the term way before this gamergate thing went down. They use it all the time on this subreddit that highlights the most absurd tumblr feminists they can find (with the occasional rant about how terrible all women are thrown in). I go to that subreddit from time to time although I need to cut back on reddit in general (which is hard).

Now the term seems to have been watered down a bit and some of the more recent submissions reflect that and are a bit iffy but if you go back maybe a couple months or so you'll find some really brazen examples. I've seen people featured there claiming that gay men are only gay because they're misogynists. Now granted sometimes the sub falls for Poe's Law and trolls, but I highly doubt every piece there is written by people who don't believe it.

http://www.reddit.com/r/TumblrInAction/


And here's one of the dumbest instances I've seen although there's a chance it might've been click bait and not sincere

https://archive.today/NhYY0

How would I define an SJW? Someone with absurd feminist beliefs or someone who is incredibly self righteous about what they perceive to be social justice issues. They'll go on crusades all the time, and call sexism/racism on the slightest of things. I honestly think part of it is to make yourself out to be better than others "look at all these racist/sexist/problematic things I found that other people don't see, aren't I so very enlightened for having seen this stuff when the rest of you didn't?". At least subconsciously.

The origin of the term came from the person seeing themselves as crusading for good against the evil in the world with their supposed social justice when they aren't. I've compared it to calling Don Quixote a knight to mock him.

I like the term but I hate when some people don't get how it's used or what it's supposed to mean. I facepalm when people say 'oh you don't like Social Justice Warriors, you must hate social justice' or when they call themselves one because they don't know what the term implies.

I'm a white dude, kind of liberal and don't care about religion, I'm not sure if there's a god or not so agnostic I guess.

Anyway here is a post on 4chan from a former member of the "social justice crowd" describing it like a cult. It's an interesting read
http://imgur.com/r/TumblrInAction/LQ1gDK4

 

[awatteau]

Apologies, but we have already been informed that certain GamerGate opponents have hired PR firms --- including at least one known to engage in shady practices --- to perform datamining on GG members.

Assuming you are a legitimate researcher, I apologize, but your timing could not be worse given that several of our members have already been doxxed and fired from their jobs for supporting GamerGate, using less data than you're requesting.

Haha, I don't know if I'm a "legitimate researcher." I'm an undergraduate Anthropology student at University of Arizona, doing an independent study. (Of course, I could be lying).

Honestly I think I'm going to change my interest from the use of the term "Social Justice Warrior" to a more general interest in looking at "participant media", "echo chambers", and perceived notions of community, using Tumblr as an example. I still think the term "Social Justice Warrior" is something that should be studied, but my idea for a research project was "Go to a bunch of different forums, ask them about the term, compare and contrast", which isn't exactly Anthropology.

So what this means for you all is that I likely won't even use your data. But I'm still incredibly grateful that you guys were willing to help out! And I think the information on this thread is interesting, and not exactly what I was expecting, so thank you all regardless. I might keep this account in case my research goals change, or if I simply want an account on The Escapist (I've been lurking, and I like the forums).

But yeah- I'm not involved with the GamerGate trend (though I'm interested in it), I'm grateful for all of the responses I got, I don't know if I will be continuing to use this account or not.

Off topic: You guys had people doxxed?

 

[WhiteNachos]

I should also point out that another trait of the SJW is to try to justify hatred of men/whites, like pretending it's impossible to be racist/sexist against them, or using the stupid m and m analogy to justify being afraid of men not noticing that you can use the same logic to justify being afraid of Muslims.

 

[WhiteNachos]

As an aside, what the hell is social justice anyway? It seems like a buzzword meant to give something a vague sense of being a good thing.

 

[Silvanus]

As an aside, what the hell is social justice anyway? It seems like a buzzword meant to give something a vague sense of being a good thing.

Similarly, "social justice warrior" is intended to give something a vague sense of being a bad thing. The term exists primarily as a pejorative.

 

[Skatologist]

Guess I'll give my 2 cents that ain't worth a plug nickel as my grandpa would say it.

Have you heard/scene the term "Social Justice Warrior"?

Yes

Where and when have you heard/scene it?

You usually don't notice the first time a word is used when it is just said and you don't really care what it means. I suppose I first found it in early summer of this year, but probably somehow heard it earlier.

How would you define its meaning and its origins?

It is a word that seems no different than "asshole who thinks highly of themselves" but with the added bonus of[footnote] or at least claiming to being[/footnote] being against bigotries[footnote] or at least bigotries effecting those not apart of a societal norm[/footnote].

What is your personal opinion on the term?

Personally I wouldn't find the label useful and see a lot of other people being assholes for many other reasons that are equally self righteous and dumb.[footnote] See my opinions of anyone who believes in such things as the Gay Agenda, Anti-White media, or Atheist science[/footnote]

How long have you been a member of this forum?

You know you can check? Anyways, January of this year.

What brought you to make an account?

Friend recommended, wasn't too active until early summer. He said site was one of the most progressive and accepting ones there was, and for internet standards, he was correct.

What other "online communities" have you been/ are you currently a part of?

The UN chat here is pretty active, I watch a lot of YouTube and channelawesome and I am in sort of a small corner of the YouTube atheist community that is more progressive that have opinions on feminism and other progressive issues. For feminism specifically, their opinions are from mixed to not wanting to discuss it to positive. I wouldn't regard too many as "SJW"s though, I've been commenting there and I may hopefully one day, make a sort of presence there. Can't say I was too much more into anything else, unless you count being a fan of a few things with an occasional comment or two on some channels or sites.

Where are you from physically? How old are you? What?s your gender? Ect (obviously only if you feel comfortable answering that stuff)

California, US. 17 years of age going on 18. Biological male[footnote] gender & sexuality questioning[/footnote]. Multiracial, but I just say "none" or "doesn't need to matter" when people ask.

Do you know people in real life who are members of the same online communities as you?

That one person who recommended the site I know IRL. No one else though.

What are you political and religious affiliations?

I am an agnostic atheist, but prefer to be called a skeptic or ignostic. I have some anti-theistic tendencies from watching some of the more irreverent YouTube atheist community, but that is dying down with that community I mentioned prior because they view religion as more of a mixed bag than inherently evil. And although I think I may be farther to the left and maybe higher up based on what people call me, I am about right here on the political compass for most tests:

I could always change regarding government or economic issues, but things regarding social issues probably will not change.

 

[WhiteNachos]

As an aside, what the hell is social justice anyway? It seems like a buzzword meant to give something a vague sense of being a good thing.

Similarly, "social justice warrior" is intended to give something a vague sense of being a bad thing. The term exists primarily as a pejorative.

Wait if we agree that social justice is a meaningless term then sarcastically calling someone a social justice warrior does mean something. It means they go on self righteous crusades for a very ill-defined set of goals.

And I wasn't trying to say that social justice is meaningless, I just could never figure out what it meant and I was just curious. Sorry if I sounded hostile in asking for a definition.