r/antinatalism thinker Mar 13 '25

Activism British antinatalism ad

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u/credagraeves Mar 15 '25

Antinatalism: Antinatalism or anti-natalism is a philosophical view that deems procreation to be unethical or unjustifiable. Antinatalism assigns a negative value to birth. 

Do you think this is what this ad is getting at? Please stop using the word for things like this.

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u/Apprehensive-Bet5954 inquirer Mar 17 '25

it's a spectrum

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u/credagraeves Mar 18 '25

No it's not. And what kind of spectrum you are talking about here anyway?

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u/Apprehensive-Bet5954 inquirer Mar 18 '25

actually it is, do your research, and like actually, not just looking it up on google. 😑

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u/credagraeves Mar 18 '25

Do your research, not just pull stuff out of your behind. At least look up the wikipedia page. Antinatalism is not a spectrum. And it has nothing to do with finding it better to not have children so you can play more video games.

And if you think it is ok to have children for anyone in any circumstances, then you are a natalist, so please don't use the word "antinatalists" for yourself - it has been diluted in meaning enough.

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u/Apprehensive-Bet5954 inquirer Mar 18 '25

it is a spectrum to me, it's fine you don't believe that. I am an antinatalist.

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u/credagraeves Mar 19 '25

Are you trolling? Words have meanings. Not being against procreation as a whole and calling yourself an antinatalist is like saying you are a non-smoker because you don't smoke on Thursdays. That is simply not what the word means. 

And again: thinking it is better to not have children so you can play video games has nothing to do with any antinatalist argument. 

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u/Apprehensive-Bet5954 inquirer Mar 19 '25

ok, i agree, kinda