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Genital jousting console6/15/2023 ![]() It encourages empathy and love, which I then throw back at myself. ![]() Whenever I feel a little hopeless or useless or whatever, I go on Kind Words, maybe write my own problem, and then spend time trying to help others. Kind Words is so much more than that, but it is being sold on Steam.so I guess it's a game? There are collectable elements and things to work towards, but I see Kind Words more like a perfectly designed online forum: a place to visit once a day or a few times a week to enrich your life and the lives of others. The "game" is designed for empathy, and I am amazed at some of the kind responses I've received to my own problems. I believe if things go bad, you can report them, although, frankly, I don't understand who'd go to the effort of downloading Kind Words, listen to the chill lo-fi beats, and then be nasty. Trolls will never get any feedback or satisfaction from being mean in Kind Words, so they don't seem to bother. It makes you really consider each word carefully (since there is a character limit) and not turn things sour. Sure, trolling could happen, but I haven't seen it. It's a one time only thing: Try and help, then move onto someone else you maybe able to help. They do not want to feel burdened or overwhelmed when someone continues requesting help. People want to help when it suits them i.e. It sounds kinda disappointing, right? Anonymity and no way to stay in touch with someone who was kind to you.but that's why it works. They can send you a cute sticker and thanks, but that's it. ![]() You can reply, but only once, and they cannot reply back. You receive letters from other, actual humans who are struggling or wanting to share their positivity. When you load the "game" for the first time, you give your name but will only be referred to by your first initial from then on. But what if being connected online could actually help us instead? Kind Words achieves this almost effortlessly. The time we live is trying, we feel lonelier than ever despite being more connected than ever, mental health is at an all time low, and online communities are toxic places. By posting to /r/Twitch, you accept these rules and accept that subreddit moderators reserve the right to remove posts at their discretion.This "game" came at a perfect time.No Memes, Set up, or Art post submissions.Ensure there isn't a megathread for your topic.Don’t post in a language other than English.Don’t post a link post (has exceptions).Don’t post without an informative title.Don’t create a post that’s unrelated to Twitch.Don’t post inquiring on a pending, late, or missing payment.Don’t post inquiring on a partnership application.Don’t post regarding twitch support responses.Don’t post regarding reporting an account.Don’t post regarding an account suspension outside of the permitted Ban Discussion Guidelines.Surveys must follow our Survey Guidelines.Don't post a link to a YouTube video, social media account, blog, or similar website outside the Advertisement Guidelines.Don’t post third party advertisements, without permission.Don’t post a account name / link related to promoting a page.Don't post non-productive complaints about Twitch.No racism, sexism, homophobia, or other hate-based speech.Don't call out others in a negative manner.Don't break Twitch’s ToS or Community Guidelines.Don't encourage others to break the subreddit rules.We encourage folks to use the new Reddit design for the Collections feature that houses our Events & Archives.
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