[–] 10 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

As for why they returned, I have a feeling that some of them might have just been encouraged to participate because there was an internet sensation, and the fact that the Moroccan authorities were allowing it.

It might not be too dissimilar from how the Moroccan state organized their "green march" with the way that they were literally just loading people onto dumptrucks.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 months ago*

    Lol, who cares. I'd rather have them cope that China exists than meme it if it died like the Soviet Union.

    Besides, I'm sure Chinese netizens would have absolutely destroyed them if only they cared about something this stupid.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I live in a global south country, so chances are my experience won't be of real use to you.

    I grew up with a computer and an internet connection in the 2000s, which allowed me to learn English as well as some basic technical skills. Later, this would encourage me to take up an IT program in university/college.

    Using the skills I learned from school, troubleshooting my own computer, and later watching a few YouTube playlists, I began to attend exams for public sector jobs. I was unemployed for 2 years, but now have a medium salary that I consider to be a great starting point.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    I don't think they do. I got a job at 25, and one year and half later, I'm still giving out 25-50% of my earnings every month to my parents because they've lived their whole lives in debt since marriage.

    I come from a global south country though, and some people still feel obligated to have children because of longstanding beliefs.

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