It really wouldn’t be. I have a client who literally lost their brand name in its entirety even though it was also their actual last name because of a trademark conflict where the opposing brand had a name that wasn’t even spelled the same, only phonetically the same. I have seen this play out legally and I know what…

I operate anonymously on Kinja for totally separate reasons, but if you think it’s all that shitty, more power to you. I genuinely don’t. And the many people who blow my mind on the regular by interacting with branded Twitter like it’s their goofy friend don’t mind it, either.

I’m not defending Beyonce’s use of samples and artistic ‘inspiration’ (like her almost shot for shot remakes of other artist’s videos). But just because I don’t agree with that practice doesn’t mean I can’t see that naming something after a brand is different from plagiarism.

I’m a (casual) fan but she does curate a lot of work to create her own. It’s just the truth.

Myself! ;)

This is actually a good point. There are a few cases where earnestness can land, but they are few and far between and almost require a history of good behavior outside the realm of most company’s abilities.

I am not enough of a Simpsons fan to get this reference.

I disagree, I don’t find it to be shitty for the most part. Whether you like it or not, people connect with the snarkiness because it is relatable. Earnestness in the form of branded social media comes off as either try-hard or straight advertising. Most social media participants want neither.

I don’t think Dripping Yellow Madness was that full of haterade for Netflix, more observing something they don’t care for on social media, but you should watch it anyway and tell me if it’s so bad it’s good! It almost sounds like it might be a little campy, which I’d happily get behind.

I’m sorry people are being a jerk to you! Sometimes putting forth general opinions online just isn’t worth the hassle.

In all honesty as a person who does some social media management professionally (not my main gig, but I do run two corporate consumer-facing accounts) it will not hurt them. This kind of irreverence and snark is what most people are attracted to now. Earnestness doesn’t get likes and retweets, sass does, every time.

That’s interesting. I wonder, how awful can a person as young as she would have been preparing for the Olympics be to a parent and still get to the level at which she competed?

As far as I’m concerned, part of being a feminist means dismantling patriarchal values (as much as individuals have the power to do so) and part of that is revaluing traditionally “feminine” activities on their own merits.

I imagine doctors charge what they charge in large part due to healthcare insurance companies like the one you work for. The health insurance industry’s relationship with fees is not so mysterious—insurance companies, unlike individuals, often argue totals and adjust their payments based on the value they ascertain.…

BRILLIANTLY dumb

I’m coming around. But seriously, that made me really angry. Probably proportionally more angry than you were at the initial comments.

Here’s the thing: you calling someone a “total bitch” is a thousand times more overtly insulting than anything else on this thread. You’re the asshole in the room.

Dude, yes, it is. And it’s not extra to think someone’s dumb for being dumb.

It is voluntary because the choice could be made to not address the issue at all. I have made that exact choice myself, back when I had no money (concerning both dental care and skin stuff in my case).

Gabby’s responses are/were a little more complex in context because she was abused by the same doctor who abused Alli. Noticeably when Gabby first said her victim-blamey stuff, Alli didn’t personally respond... Simone did.