Every day, some annoyance begs the question, “How is this still a thing?” From superfluous charges attached to normal transactions to absolutely predatory social media stars, there is a long list of norms that are way beyond their expiration date. So the new year is a good time to sit down and take stock.
Someone asked the internet “What should die in 2024?” and folks shared all the things that need to remain in the past. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorite examples, and share what you hope is going to finally die out this year in the comments section below.
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Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, being a f*****g subscription.
Pop up ads that don't permit you to "x" out for like ten seconds. I've left many sites for that reason.
The practice of businesses laying off thousands of employees because the company is "needing to make difficult choices" and "cutting the fat" while giving CEOs millions in bonuses.
Influencers
Hate them all you want, they wouldn't exist if there wasn't demand. Don't blame them, blame our lousy society
Having to put in payment info for a "Free Trial" so it'll just auto-renew and start charging you once your free trial is over.
Then, a lot of them like to make it next to impossible to cancel that "free" trial.
Spinning the iPad around asking for a tip when all you did was take/pull up my order
What happened that fast food restaurants now demand tips... tipping at a full service restaurant I'm cool with, if the wait staff deserves it, but fast food is crazy. Honestly surprised retail stores aren't doing this too.
Family vloggers
Old politicians. Let’s start fresh. Pretty sure they’re past their expiration date anyways.
Some old, out of touch, rich mummified white guy shouldn't be deciding for us poor, hardworking, struggling Americans
Telling me your life story when I’m only there for the recipe.
Everything becoming a subscription
Everyone begging for a tip
Lastly: HOAs
Obsolescence being built into things, electronics especially.
Rent being so damn high.
Groceries being so damn expensive.
Having too much month left at the end of my money.
auto-playing videos on websites
I have a mini heart attack anytime I'm in public like on a train etc and on a website that could do this. Being deaf I'm so worried a video will start playing and I won't notice and just subject everyone around me to some random advert, I spend half my time browsing either checking my phone is properly on silent or feeling my speakers for vibration!
Prank YouTube channels that are clearly meant to embarrass or harass people just trying to go about their day
This is disgusting. They should be arrested for every video.
The teeny tiny X in the corner of ads. Every other mm takes you to the purchase page.
Having to constantly tell websites you're OK with cookies
They don't have a place to click molasses or chocolate chip.
The idea that anything can be labeled “hate speech” simply because it “offends” someone.
A good speech would usually offend someone because a good speech states the truth...and the truth isn't always unicorns and rainbows. Someone will definitely get offended by this truth...
Private companies investing in single family housing.
Housing should primarily be in the hands of the state, not private companies. Everyone needs to live somewhere and for a society it's better to have it's members live in a home rather than on the streets with all the other problems attached to it. Private companies can play a role in the higher segments of housing, but everyone should be able to live under a roof.
Medical bankruptcy or being unable to access lifesaving care because you aren’t rich enough or are in the wrong country/province/part of the world.
People “self-diagnosing” themselves as “autistic” or “neurodivergent.” Just because you’re quirky and have poor social skills Claiming to advocate for other “autistics” while denying the severity of symptoms of those with level 3 autism who don’t have the ability to create a TikTok to advocate for themselves..
Level 3? There are levels? I'm actually diagnosed autistic and had no idea there were levels? Spent most of my working life working with children with autism too and never come across levels there either?
There isn't. They got rid of the very out dated bottom end top end levels thing
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There is a spectrum. There are no levels. I have an adult son with Autism
I'm on the two-year waiting list for an official diagnosis, 14 months and waiting. Self-diagnosis is dangerous. Silly buggers. Who crawled up BrownTabbys' a**e and died.
To be honest: doctors are SO bad at diagnosing ADHD und autism that I think self diagnosis is any less reliable.
As a person who was diagnosed years ago with bipolar disorder and spent a s**t load of time in the mental clinic after suicidal episode and struggling with this since I really don’t understand this kids with their fake mental problems. Sorry pals, mental problems don’t give you some kind of magic aura, only real problems.
It’s not new. I used to follow some autistic people on twitter so I could learn how to best help my son. They were all on the mind that self diagnosis was just as valid as that of is medical specialist. They did not like it when challenged or even questioned about that view point.
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I am a psychologist. If you were diagnosed some time ago, you may not be familiar with a “level”. The current DSM-V criteria include levels of severity for the social-communication and for the repetitive behavior criteria, based on the level of support a person needs related to such.
I only partially agree, yes people should talk to a professional and prevent false diagnosis, and some people lie to get attention. But there are people who aren't able to get a proper diagnosis. This can be the result of a variety of variables in each individual person's life. I, for example, am currently not "officially" diagnosed because my autism was undetectable due to my heightened angsiety during the time of my exam. I am unfiagnosed despite all of the many proffessionals I was ABLE to talk to agreeing that I have autism. And I am one of a lucky few examples that was ABLE to talk to my parents, ABLE to talk to my doctor, and ABLE to afford those types of appointments. Women are harder to diagnose because mental illness isn't studied nearly as much in us. So yes, people should be cautious to diagnose themselves, as well as be cautious of believing people online who self-diagnose, but sometimes that isn't an option.
I'm curious. Why the desire to have that particular label? You had an exam and it was negative. Even if you do have some mild traits. What does having this "diagnosis" provide. You don't need to be autistic to have permission to have whatever quirks you have. And getting the diagnosis doesn't help you with medication. Is there a specific type of therapy you're hoping to get by having this label? I just don't understand why people get so invested in having a particular MH diagnosis.
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I have not heard of this and I have been diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (July 15, 2006).
I absolutely disagree with this. I realised I have ADHD after finding out more about the condition. I went to my GP, got referred for an assessment and was diagnosed with ADHD and possibly autism (need a different assessment). I'm now on medication which is making my life easier and reducing the trouble I'm getting into at work. So I dispute this opinion wholeheartedly. It was a huge relief to be diagnosed and to know that I had something that made me the way I am and that it wasn't character flaws.
I always just thought I was being a weird one. Over the years and after having kids it got worse and worse. Last year I was examined for autism, which I have not. Instead I'm gifted and with autistic traits. Things are still shtty and I am on a waiting list to be examined for ADHD. My doctor thinks I'm being silly that I think I might have ADHD. But there are just sooooo many things in my behaviour and way of thinking that could be linked to ADHD as far as I can tell. I may not be ADHD but I am very sure I have strong traits of it at least. Oh yeah... my appointment to be examined is 2.5 years out in the future... 😕
Yeah... let's stop making autism/psychological issues a 'trend'. Seriously... it's becoming a trend - and it's ridiculous. I know someone (maybe a few someones) who are constantly messaging me sh** like 'I think I might be [autistic/neurodivergent/something]" then immediately denying that a doctor has the ability to diagnose them because they're just too special... and all I can think is "So are you really, or did you just do something selfish/insensitive/harmful to someone else and you're trying to avoid responsibility.... again?"
As someone with diagnosed ADHD and many symptoms of ASD, I'd like to point out that ADHD and ASD have enough in common that there's talk of AuDHD being a thing. And Self Diagnosis is 'valid' to the extent that you're using it to help yourself find strategies to help yourself, and if possible, realizing you should look into a formal diagnosis, and getting one. Though they can be very difficult to get in some places. Gal I was forced to go through didn't believe you could have ASD and emotional range and expressiveness. -___- Unlike my actual therapist. But apparently therapists aren't qualified to diagnose a person with ASD where I live.
Unskipable Ads.
This is bad but not nearly as bad as some of these (*unskippable)
Fentanyl. I had an 18 year old niece who died from taking a pill she thought was a painkiller, but it was fentanyl and she was gone in 20 minutes. Her "friends" did nothing to help her. Nobody was charged for her death even though they knew who the drug dealer was.
Talk to your kids about fentanyl! No family should have to go through this nightmare.
I'm sorry for your loss, especially that the "friends" did not even care.
ALS. F**k you ALS, you cruel disease
Cancel culture
Cancelling people/stuff is not the problem - I'm all for f**k ups having consequences. The problem is outrage culture, where people find more and more stuff to be outraged about, even (or especially) vicariously (i.e. people offended by stuff that don't even relates to them)
Making movies/shows that check boxes for a message rather than writing a good story
Ads everywhere, paying subscriptions for news services Edit: adding subscription services for things you actually own
allisongivler replied:
"I can’t even look at a recipe without 50 ads and a video popping up.
And if they absolutely positively must pop up, load everything at once so that the page doesn't jump down just as I tap the screen!
Inflation and high housing costs. A nice dual death.
The housing problem worldwide needs to be tackled NOW if anything because we're pushing people to situations where they have nothing left to lose, and that is the immediate step before violence (tho this old fart wouldn't mind seeing the streets burning if that instilled a bit of fear and empathy in our governments)
Convenience fees
The insane amount of youtube ads
COVID-19 and its variants
Nah, cause 40% didn't get the vaccine and a whopping 85% that is EIGHTY FIVE F*****G PERCENT of people don't wash their hands after using a public restroom. These two things alone have cause Covid to be a forever virus. Wash your f*****g hands people.
Federal prohibition of cannabis
Amazing how cannabis is banned cause "omg its super addictive and dangerous" when its not yet prescribed painkillers, tobacco, and alcohol all of which are highly addictive and dangerous are AOK 🤦🏼♀️
Reaction videos.
If its done right. The reactor crediting the video (and linking the og video) being genuine reactions (not faked) and not being mean (knowing the difference btwn being critical and just plain rude)
The scam of inflation.
It's not a scam, the majority of people just don't understand how the economy works.
Booking fees for live shows
It would be hard to read a book with all that commotion, plus it would be too dark.
Mosquitoes! Seriously, how have we not hunted those things into extinction yet?!
I know I know, some asshat will comment they are a vital part of the food chain and serve a purpose.
I’m talking more specifically about the species that bites humans. I have no problem with the other ones!
F**k mosquitos. But I did hear rumors of a malaria vaccine so that's a HUGE f*****g win.
Broccoli hairstyle
I have never tried to style my broccoli's hair before.
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BP is on this list for me in 2024. I have loved it for some years, but 2023 has been close to depressing reading the comments section. It used to reliably be a beautiful, supportive community that encouraged diverse views while not tolerating hate. There's happier places to be. Wishing you all well.
I started coming here in 2023. The first thing I noticed was how left leaning BP is and how any opposing view is brutally attacked. The second thing I noticed was how blatantly anti-American many of the posts are. The third thing I noticed was the propensity for male bashing. Yet I continue coming here mostly because it's like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
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People using mental health labels maliciously to dismiss someone with a different opinion. Stop and think about how you're reinforcing stigma for genuine sufferers (and it's just bullying). Hate it. Also the Karen thing. Veiled ageist misogyny that's mainly about cancelling menopausal women.
The Karen thing is about behaviour, not demographics.
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I hope BP changes for the better in 2024.The content here used to be diverse. Now almost all that gets posted is AITAs, TikToks rewritten as articles and endless boomer lists of everything that's wrong with this and that. It's getting really tiring... I used to love this site.
Also, tired of the USA trashing by people who don't live and WORK here.
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One thing I've learnt from this is a lot of people need to spend less time online/on their phone and they'd be a lot happier, LOL.
The problem with this is spending time on the internet is usually very cheap and easy compared to other forms of entertainment so to a certain point the worse off you are the more time you spend on it and this just spirals or they are on break at work so already in a negative space.
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The ads on this site that I have to close the whole app to get rid of....
"Note: this post originally had 51 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes." OH COME ON, BP! IT'S ONE MORE THING! STOP CUTTING OFF ONE THING!
Using “equality” incorrectly. Giving everyone a book in English is equal. Doesn’t mean everyone can access it! Give them the book in native tongue. And everyone can access it! Equitably. Acknowledging our differences should not be a crime, nor should honouring them! Disrespecting them is the problem!
tik tok. i have never used the app but am constantly bombarded by tik tok content everywhere. and twitter/musk/X. over it.
What really needs to go is the way we humans are polluting this planet.
where is the 40 hr work week? let's get rid of that and make anything over 30 hrs overtime. let's also raise the minimum wage to $18/hr so people have a chance to, you know... live?
Republicans in USA need to be over and done with, they are destroying a nation, and if they manage to actually overthrow the usa, they are on to the world! They will come for everyone.
BP is on this list for me in 2024. I have loved it for some years, but 2023 has been close to depressing reading the comments section. It used to reliably be a beautiful, supportive community that encouraged diverse views while not tolerating hate. There's happier places to be. Wishing you all well.
I started coming here in 2023. The first thing I noticed was how left leaning BP is and how any opposing view is brutally attacked. The second thing I noticed was how blatantly anti-American many of the posts are. The third thing I noticed was the propensity for male bashing. Yet I continue coming here mostly because it's like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
Load More Replies... People using mental health labels maliciously to dismiss someone with a different opinion. Stop and think about how you're reinforcing stigma for genuine sufferers (and it's just bullying). Hate it. Also the Karen thing. Veiled ageist misogyny that's mainly about cancelling menopausal women.
The Karen thing is about behaviour, not demographics.
Load More Replies... I hope BP changes for the better in 2024.The content here used to be diverse. Now almost all that gets posted is AITAs, TikToks rewritten as articles and endless boomer lists of everything that's wrong with this and that. It's getting really tiring... I used to love this site.
Also, tired of the USA trashing by people who don't live and WORK here.
Load More Replies... One thing I've learnt from this is a lot of people need to spend less time online/on their phone and they'd be a lot happier, LOL.
The problem with this is spending time on the internet is usually very cheap and easy compared to other forms of entertainment so to a certain point the worse off you are the more time you spend on it and this just spirals or they are on break at work so already in a negative space.
Load More Replies... The ads on this site that I have to close the whole app to get rid of....
"Note: this post originally had 51 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes." OH COME ON, BP! IT'S ONE MORE THING! STOP CUTTING OFF ONE THING!
Using “equality” incorrectly. Giving everyone a book in English is equal. Doesn’t mean everyone can access it! Give them the book in native tongue. And everyone can access it! Equitably. Acknowledging our differences should not be a crime, nor should honouring them! Disrespecting them is the problem!
tik tok. i have never used the app but am constantly bombarded by tik tok content everywhere. and twitter/musk/X. over it.
What really needs to go is the way we humans are polluting this planet.
where is the 40 hr work week? let's get rid of that and make anything over 30 hrs overtime. let's also raise the minimum wage to $18/hr so people have a chance to, you know... live?
Republicans in USA need to be over and done with, they are destroying a nation, and if they manage to actually overthrow the usa, they are on to the world! They will come for everyone.
