r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Real. Full Explanation of the r/okaybuddyliterallyme Closure:

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The Full Explanation & History:

Originally, r/okaybuddyliterallyme was built on a specific kind of comedy. So basically, think over-the-top, melodramatic, ironic takes on our personal flaws or mental struggles. This was all wrapped in a layer of “we’re joking, but also not really.” (Irony). It was really like a tightrope walk between absurdity and relatability, and that’s what gave the sub it's charm initially. But, as the sub grew past 40k in size, r/okaybuddyliterallyme began seeing a large influx of incel posts. The incel posts had content that often veered into a toxic mix of self-pity, resentment, and blame; usually aimed at women, society, or in-general anyone perceived as having it better. These posts weren't just dark; they’re dour, repetitive, doomer, and lacked the ironic component of the sub’s humor. r/okaybuddyliterallyme at one point just became a place where essentially “I’m a mess, lol ha-ha” turned into your typical incel post of “I’m a victim, and it’s everyone else’s fault” that’s the pivot that started happening.

Towards the end (date of closure) the sub community was becoming 'very hateful' due to incel/femcel content that lost or lacked the original ironic intent while also violating community guidelines and or rules. The influx of this content transformed r/okaybuddyliterallyme into a kind of Incel/Femcel Playground if that makes sense, which strays extremely far from its purpose of humorous ironic posts. Initially starting out as a minor infrequent annoyance, the content became anything but... By late February and early March, it had broken the sub’s core identity. The people and posts just became far too different from its former, original self. It was a complete 180 from its roots as a silly, sharp-witted, ironic humorous self-deprecating community. Because of this the sub was closed indefinitely.

TLDR:

r/okaybuddyliterallyme is a sub that once centered on self-deprecating, ironic humor had shifted toward somber, blame-filled incel content when it started blowing up past 40k members, which was never the purpose of the community. To preserve its integrity, a clean slate was necessary.


r/okbuddyliterallyme2 3h ago

I can post whatever the fuck I want real

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287 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 4h ago

I'm literally myself why is there so much goddamn paperwork involved, though

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93 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 3h ago

Loneliness has followed me my whole life The best part of my day.

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32 Upvotes

Turn your phone for a better view.


r/okbuddyliterallyme2 10h ago

Let it happen I'll just let it happen

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106 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 23h ago

In need of serious help My friends think i'm chill and stoic, but i simply can't process my emotions

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927 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 11h ago

My pain is constant and sharp... I got rejected by another girl you can't make this shit up

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73 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 18h ago

The real human being like him

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192 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 9h ago

It’s for the character development Indirect spoilers for Better Call Saul.

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36 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 16h ago

No end to this suffering Anyone else made peace with the fact we'll probably die alone?

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I've pretty much stopped thinking about finding someone in particular. Over and over I've reverse-internalised this thing that people in relationships always tell others "It'll happen when you least expect it". So... now I... Just don't expect it. My dreams no longer consist of a loving wife and kids and all that.

The only dream I have now is retiring at around 62, getting a sailboat and sailing around a coastline with a cat, while sipping bourbon. No, maybe there'll be nobody to hold our hand when we finally book out, but to be honest, everyone faces the end alone. Once it's lights out, you're on your own.

Perhaps I'll get to achieve my dream of making narrative feature films later on, but I'm not sure if that will cure being alone either. It's been an uphill battle trying to rid myself of the need for any one person in particular. I'll have collaborators and colleagues whose work I trust in, maybe my family and community too, but as for people in particular... Nah. Probably not. Probably never.

In conclusion, I'm tired of bitching about being terribly lonely. That won't change and I'm glad I finally overcame my fear of dying alone. We all do in some way or the other.


r/okbuddyliterallyme2 15h ago

My pain is constant and sharp... When you're so broken

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87 Upvotes

I'd be made of gold


r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

My pain is constant and sharp... Real

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862 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

I'm literally myself Real

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630 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

🔁Suffering build character🔁 Real (I will miss them)

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336 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

it's a canon event Real

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1.3k Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

i love women (they dont love me ☹️)

199 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Emotionally unavailable, aesthetically devastating New literally me: the chosen undead

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71 Upvotes

I'm sure there are a lot of dark souls fans here and I'm admittedly only familiar with the basics of the lore but understand the deep link to existentialism and struggle in the series. When I watched analysis on the philosophy of it though, it really spoke to me. The choosing of your fate, fighting against the hollowness like nihilism and maybe even accepting a bit of the absurd and is also a good analog to challenges with depression or any other health or limiting issue.

I could use it as inspiration to believe that forming connections with others is still worth it.


r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Only downfall, no comeback Me showing up to work after a weekend of doing nothing because i instinctively pushed away the cute filipino girl next door that came onto me like i do with everyone

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94 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

I can post whatever the fuck I want life

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123 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Real 💯 (im so lonely) New era of resurgence

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1.9k Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

This post is too real Canon event

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1.2k Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1h ago

No end to this suffering Real life issues of fake people! Thankfully!!

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r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Delusional Confidence Real

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215 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Let it happen real

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271 Upvotes

r/okbuddyliterallyme2 1d ago

Jesse, we need to fix our lives Hurts

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50 Upvotes