okay..... we need to talk about snark pages

as much as it's beneficial for people to have safe spaces to complain, and to share feedback and criticism, sometimes even the best of things can be taken too far. in this video we yap about why I think that snark pages and gossip forums can be damaging in extremes, and what the psychology of people who participate in intense snarking behaviours might be. can't wait to hear your thoughts!!

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0:00 - introduction to snark & gossip pages :)))) yay
3:10 - exploring GuruGossiper.com
17:31 - exploring Reddit snark pages
31:30 - the contagious, unproductive behaviour of (some) snarkers
35:10 - so, is there….. some good in snark?
40:37 - nitpicking, promoting insecurity, & getting too involved
52:07 - the different types of snarkers (the fans, the frenemies, and the very scary ones)
57:52 - the story of Lily Chapman & her snark subreddit
1:11:41 - what is the psychology behind gossip & extreme snark?
1:47:00 - the healthier, more productive alternatives to rampant snark
1:56:21 - closing thoughts & outro :))))

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