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Should there be an opt in and an opt out, of modern society?

like no thank you i'll be like a farmer in the olden days! not like the amish though!
hdiddle · 26-30, M
You can always pack your bags and leave. That's an option you always have, no matter what.

But opting out of society is opting out with all its consequences. And often doesn't mean a romantic farmer's life. It's a tradeoff.
popmol · 22-25, M
@hdiddle ooh no i know. but i can't really just leave.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
The shepherds here always complain that they have no successors, this is your chance.

popmol · 22-25, M
@CrazyMusicLover need stronger calves for this mountain region!
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
You could try homesteading ,you're quite young, you'd have to work a few years in order to get land and set up supplies.
You'll work harder than you ever have in your life, but then everything would be yours, too.
popmol · 22-25, M
@Justmeraeagain i'd be stuck in the modern place though!
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
@popmol I don't think you can escape it completely ,but homesteading is having your own land ,growing most of your food ,having your own animals all for your own use and sustainability.
It might not be for you.
popmol · 22-25, M
@Justmeraeagain i do like it. but i'd prefer being the neighbour, like i can help most of the time but not own it.
like i like kids, fun little creatures, but being a dad? no thank you :p don't want the responsibility
An opt out of capitalism. But then everyone would opt out and you'd have nobody to dominate.
popmol · 22-25, M
@hdiddle socialistic capitalism is infinitely better.
hdiddle · 26-30, M
@popmol that's what's already in place in most western democracies. Doesn't really solve the worst issues of capitalism.

Or are you calling "socialistic capitalism" to something different?
popmol · 22-25, M
@hdiddle yes its in place in a bunch of western democracies, but to the lowest degree and constantly eroded back to classic capitalism.
you need it to a way more severe degree of socialistic capitalism.

there should be fall nets for everyone, there should be a minimum amount of money people get so they can live normally and after that capitalism can decide. but these things don't happen.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
That doesn't make for great social cohesion. I'm thinking of ultra-orthodox Jews in Israel who refuse to even work. They cause considerable resentment and division.
Primnproper · 56-60, F
There should be an opt in to junk mail in the UK because they sure as hell don’t adhere to the opt out!
popmol · 22-25, M
@Primnproper xD
actualyl going to the mail and downstairs unsubscribe often really helps problem is that makes you go to their website an thats a danger in itself. (if its regular spam sure, but dangerous spam not sure.)
Primnproper · 56-60, F
@popmol im talking about mail through our letterbox delivered by royal mail. No matter how often we fill in and submit the opt out forms they completely disregard it.
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Sure plenty of alternative communities around the globe
popmol · 22-25, M
@metaldog but most of them that i know of aren't in europe. always asia or america!
@popmol start your own!!
popmol · 22-25, M
@metaldog by the time i have the capital and skills needed too i think it will be to late 🤣
eventtemple123 · 22-25, M
Yes. I shouldn't have to pay taxes if I'm going to live off the land and expect NOTHING in return.
popmol · 22-25, M
@eventtemple123 pretty much yeah. Well maybe a small amount of food to share to others might be okay but if you are self sufficient I would say yes indeed
Convivial · 26-30, F
The traditional term is outlaw... Someone who lives outside the laws that govern society
popmol · 22-25, M
@Convivial well i'm not going to do anything illegal!
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popmol · 22-25, M
@jshm2 obviously teusdays would become the new monday, but the week would be less bad as it would be 4 weeks old.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
That’s what Alaska is for . Lol
popmol · 22-25, M
@AthrillatheHunt yes but non american one.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
@popmol Tasmania .
popmol · 22-25, M
@AthrillatheHunt the place is scary australia? animals farm people there!

 
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