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i can't stand megathreads -- no one reads these! no one wants their posts banished there!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 103 points 1 year ago (9 children)

/r/MadeMeSmile portrayed toxic positivity which felt out of touch with reality.

"I made my bed today. First time in 14 years ๐Ÿ™‚"

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[โ€“] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yes I absolutely hated that sub, either like your example or some awful news with a very slightly hopeful element.

"puppy whose legs were destroyed by a landmine learns to love again"

[โ€“] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

/r/upliftingnews was even worse at this.

[โ€“] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everything could just be reposted to r/ABoringDistopia or r/OrphanCrushingMachine

[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

100% agree...."students buy 85 yr old janitor a scooter so he doesn't have to walk 6 miles to and from work everyday" is not a wholesome flex

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