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[–] duffman@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

My interest in war is that there is nothing higher stakes, it can be a fight for the survival of not just yourself but your family, community, or nation, or even our species if we are talking fiction (or global warming).

So if we were to stereotype the genders, men are typically more interested in death/violence at a humanitary level and women at a personal level.

[–] Ragnarok314159@sopuli.xyz 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

You go into it thinking that, but then when the deification hits the oscillation, it ends up being about two things: 1) your own ass and 2) your battle buddies you deployed with.

[–] duffman@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah I wasn't talking about either scenario from a participatory POV. Moreso speaking to the general interest.

You can be interested in something without wishing for it or wanting to participate. I'm sure women who listen to serial killer podcasts don't want to be featured in one.

[–] Ragnarok314159@sopuli.xyz 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I was, but it was more wanting to share something about the experience rather than start a fight about it.

My apologies if it read that way.

[–] duffman@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh yeah, I was just clarifying my original position. I appreciate your insight.

[–] NewAgeOldPerson@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wow what a polite exchange on an often hot button topic!

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 7 months ago

Lemmy is wild. It’s like seeing old forums or IRC again.

[–] Theharpyeagle@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Definitely adding "when the deification hits the oscillation" to my vernacular.