@abouthashem: This isnt to say all “self expression” is consumerist behavior either, our system is literally built around consumption so its unavoidable. What is though, is unnecessary overconsumption especially with things that are purely there to sell you the idea of being something. Very rarely is your identity truly tied to a product
You can only self express through creation, not consumption.
2026-06-14 19:35:04
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michaelangelosneo :
thats why u can thrift, sew, make shit. Despite the propaganda self expression is still a human need and how you present yourself is part of it
2026-06-14 06:51:54
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andri_musiclover :
Ever heard of diy ?
2026-06-14 20:13:16
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ROX⭐️ :
true self expression comes from when you "consume" yourself, when you wear something you created, expressing yourself not just through clothing but the act of creation
2026-06-14 10:00:42
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surviver eli :
The only flaw here is not blaming the consumer. If the consumer bears no responsibility, then neither do the advertisers
2026-06-14 11:42:31
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𝐊 :
Intelligent cookie king
2026-06-14 12:45:19
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ㅤㅤㅤ :
great take
2026-06-14 03:12:59
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Sage :
So does social medias for artists!!!!!!!! I can't stress enough how much of a consumerist mentality I've adopted over the years, only caring about views my art could've gotten
it's simply too sad what escape is there besides living in the woods
2026-06-14 10:22:38
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Lingo56 :
to a degree. i followed the extreme of this and wearing a blue hoodie + jeans for a decade made it so hard for anyone to latch on to me.
2026-06-14 09:00:05
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merto :
this is why i like corporate Marxism, pushing equality while also having benefits of capitalism
2026-06-14 09:32:50
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jem :
Whats why diy and thrifting exists
2026-06-14 12:42:01
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evan :
nooo kzxop 😢
2026-06-14 03:12:15
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Noons.mp3 :
Just thrift everything and learn how to sow ✌️
2026-06-14 13:46:46
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ike :
i am the money i spend on
2026-06-14 09:10:55
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6leed0ut :
self expression to bots is labubu matcha and branded tees
2026-06-14 08:01:29
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Anderdingus :
I always believed those outfits were doing too much, i'd rather worn a plain t-shirt and some jeans i'd receive the same or even a better result
2026-06-14 07:19:17
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тгк Только путь :
The only real self-expression is any form of creation, art and caregiving.
2026-06-14 19:39:54
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oj :
this is true. i feel guilty whenever i make my own jewlery knowing i have so much already
2026-06-14 10:42:12
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❤︎︎ :
self expression used to actually mean something other than consumerism and it’s sad to see people changing the meaning of it
2026-06-14 20:09:00
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Trillionaire :
we all should just where shit from Uniqlo because its all abt capitalism anyways
2026-06-14 11:52:17
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ora1000x :
are you cookie from my childhood?
2026-06-14 11:16:32
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𐔌՞⊹ ࣪ ˖🕰️୭˚. ᵎᵎ🗝️⋆ 𐦯 :
second hand and upcycling are one's best friends
2026-06-14 14:01:35
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