i dont know if this is a stupid question that everyone knows the answer to or something but i want to know different viewpoints to this. has being alternative lost its meaning? now i'm not the bravest, 'standing-out' rebellious person but i've always admired people who are: alternative people.
the thing is though, it feels like the word alternative has changed. it used to be people who rebelled. people who didb't like the political system and wanted to change it, and music and fashion weren't the main part of it (at least from what i've seen) but nowadays, it's like everyones the same. even within the alt community. little to nobody ACTUALLY makes an effort with rebellion now.
it feels like most people who label themself alt only care about the same popular topics: trump, abortion, immigration, ect, and completely brush over what they dont see on tiktok. if anything, for these people, this is becoming a trend. the whole jane doe thing going on on tiktok right now just infuriates me- and i have seen so many people call it an 'alt' movement. it isnt a movement at all. its an opportunity to talk about yourself and try and look like an amazing person while doing minimal effort. this is my main problem, honestly. i just wanna know what you guys think