The Fake Branch of Support

In my times, I often like to see how individuals say they 'support' or 'advocate' causes.  I find there is a disjoint property between most who call themselves 'supporters', or 'advocates' for a cause, and those who actually carry about benefits for a cause.  Now, this doesn't apply to every person who would apply to this label, but it definitely covers a good majority of those who loiter the internet claiming to help others, or help maybe two people and brag how they save billions with others who support some kind of cause.

The Problem

Most people who call themselves 'supporters', or 'advocates' for a cause don't actually do anything to support or advocate the cause.  It is a common problem I see whether it be irrational classes of feminists, pseudo-scientists, or even people who say they support solving a problem.  Now, if maybe one of these individuals is reading this, maybe here are some effective steps to really support a cause:

1. Is it actually a problem, or something to promote? - Believe it or not, most supporters or advocates who don't get involved directly very rarely will actually have at times a proper scope or understanding of a cause.  Do some research.  For instance, if you are a 'spiritual scientist', and believe that sacred geometry is the root to all answers, I'd recommend evaluating your position.  Most I find whether it be religious, or political, in a lot of circumstances will not even understand what it is actually about, or even evaluate more than one perspective on a matter.  Some causes are not even worth morally supporting, but that is another discussion.
2. Get Involved - Believe it or not, to support or advocate a cause can be a lot of work depending on the problem.  For instance, when I help others I could be spending hours helping them outside of my time, and not clicking a "Like" on a facebook page.  Some problems can be quite personal, or require a lot of study, or even just getting off the couch.
3. Network - If there is a problem and it is really that big of a problem, don't just sit on your butt and expect it to solve itself, network with others and promote it (if (1) has been properly evaluated).

It is really that simple!  We can't make a positive difference in our world alone and independently.  Just don't call yourself a supporter if you are going to sit on your butt, go for a walk, talk about it, research your position, and lastly be yourself.  A lot of 'supporters' commonly use their positions on causes as shields.  Don't do that, it makes your ability to reason seem lacking.  If you're going to tell me you support _____, have reasons for it, and don't dogmatically follow it because somebody told you to.  Lastly, just saying something is not the same as actually going out and doing it.

We need more 'do-ers' and less supporters to solve problems.

Have a beautiful day!

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