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[–]moody_ape[S] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

But then things changed, and I started seeing the concept used in a different way: To shut people up in conversation, for instance.

YESSS! THIS!

it's not the best way to sell being an 'ally' to others, because it centers the losses that will happen to you and yours if you are currently seen as privileged

This is where the performative activism comes into play. People loooooove to show how much they support this and that group, how selfless and righteous they are because they are not only aware of their privilege - they are also willing to relinquish them. And I think it is good when we become aware of our advantages and decide to help people who are doing worse in life and all, but I can't stand all the performance, specially in social media. And what you said about it being vinegar to attract flies just adds to the performative aspect of it, because it shows how selfless one must be to understand another group's struggle.

As for the rest of your comment, I think I agree completely.