Human Nature

[Alan V]

However, if our biggest complaint is that we have to learn the hard way and we think that's unfortunate..we're probably not talking misanthropy.  That, to me, sounds like it comes from a place of caring and foresight which we could, imo, use alot more of.  It's not like you're over there saying "humans have to learn the hard way, and that's great, because I would like to hit em even harder..and all the time..the filthy fucking fucks!"

There are different varieties of philosophical misanthropy, as this article makes clear.  I guess what I am saying is that I am falling away from being an activist misanthrope and becoming a quietist misanthrope, though I keep struggling with both.  I am not convinced that either stance is particularly healthy for me. I just haven't figured out an alternative.

Looking back on my life now, it seems to me that I have always tried too hard with other people, and that trying too hard makes everything worse rather than better. My conclusion from such experiences is that most people have never been worth it.