I can certainly understand where you're coming from, reading the actual philosophical postulates feels like technobabble after a point. But that's philosophy, it really likes $20 words (and so do I, won't lie!:)) )
As for the layman, I think the "talk shit, get hit" rule is a better exemplifier. One would assume that most people understand what the aforementioned "shit" represents, maybe highlighting that Fashspeak is among the vilest examples of such would more easily contextualise it?
Genuinely wondering, I realise that while my intent to study philosophy was my own, the time and opportunities to do so have been a privilege.
Thank you so much! It's of great reassurance to know I'm on the right track with the damage control!
Honestly, wearing black has profound sentimental value to me and I kinda'... don't really like how colours look on me (very pallid complexion with lobster-like highlights in the summer...) Do wear the occasional red T-shirt or mustard yellow top layer, but it's mostly just flat black...
As for my facial situation, I try to be aware of it and either offer a polite smile when I notice someone's looking at me (especially love making silly faces at kids, I hope that doesn't come off as creepy...), or just be friendly and open if someone chooses to interact. Genuinely like being polite.
Thank you! You're absolutely correct, things have changed. I remember Skinheads being a pretty big thing back in the day, so I guess I still have that image associated with the concept.
Well, now you can sort of add another one to that list! Except tall, relatively lanky, and only one tattoo:))
Thank you! That is very sound advice, indeed! Fortunately, no such tattoos on me. Don't even much like the Punisher, to be honest, always preferred the nerdier ones.
As far as talking, completely agree, I can't see how anyone would consider me a Fascist after getting to know me at least a bit. But gotta get over that first impression before that can happen, I guess...
I hear you on the self-consciousness bit, it's why I started wearing the buzz cut... Used to have a glorious ginger/auburn mane, then my 30s started moving everything downstairs. Can only take solace in that I have a Picard head, so I wear it proudly.
As far as accessorising, already have three loops in my left ear and do occasionally paint my left hand's fingertips black for the hell of it. Unfortunately, my face looks like it could plow through concrete for a living, so... yeah...
Thank you! Sincerely! I love you, too! And I hope that I'm at least twice as scary to the actual Fascists...
Friggin' hate that this particular style has been co-opted by assholes, I just like dressing in all black and wearing a buzz cut. Makes me feel comfortable in my own skin.
That sounds like a good cautionary tale, to be honest.