In Defense of Smarm
Even though I see many flaws in Upworthy and Faith It's model of promoting good vibes with little follow-through, there's something to be said about their specific brand of smarm. After all, positive change never arose from being
cynical...
skeptical...
pessimistic...
jaded...
misanthrophic...
If smarmy content can make us more
inspired
motivated
encouraged
optimistic
enlivened
...then more power to it.
After all, planting a seed is the first step to growth.
cynical...
skeptical...
pessimistic...
jaded...
misanthrophic...
If smarmy content can make us more
inspired
motivated
encouraged
optimistic
enlivened
...then more power to it.
After all, planting a seed is the first step to growth.