Upcoming Fr J Suaidan v Dyer ?

[eish]

I don't use twitter as mentioned so I would not know how far back you would need to scroll or how to view the flame wars. Perhaps it is not 100% of the time. But I have clicked on his twitter account perhaps once or at most twice and I got a mouthful of why all those people have him blocked.

Let's not bother with his personal issues. That just becomes gossip. I will comment, however, on why he does all those Hollywood reviews and how it relates to you seeing his behaviour as narcissistic.

Owen Benjamin had a very good understanding of what is wrong with Jay's media review business; sadly Owen is a foul-mouthed comedian who expressed it in the most horrible imagery. The gist of it is that Jay makes a career out of viewing evil movies over and over. He knows what he is watching is evil, then he makes videos talking about how evil it is. He describes on-screen rituals to cast magic spells on the audience through the imagery, general degeneracy shown on screen, subliminal messages, wicked propaganda, etc. He sits there and talks about it over and over which he claims is “exposing” the “elites.” Yet at no point does it occur to him that he might be susceptible to propaganda, to magic, to subliminal messages, to degeneracy. He keeps watching. And keeps kvetching about it. And watching, and watching, and watching... At some point it needs to occur to the man that he has become a willing participant.

Thinking that he needs to expose everything while being unaffected by it--I'll chalk it up to main character syndrome. Because he consumes too much Hollywood slop, he has been infected with main character syndrome (MCS). MCS looks superficially similar to narcissistic disorder because both are self-centred. Because he has MCS, he thinks he can watch as much evil manipulated fiction as he wants without being personally manipulated by it--the main character is special and does not get affected like the normies. Because he thinks he is immune, he keeps watching more evil movies. And so the vicious circle continues.

MCS is a commonly observed phenomenon in the real world. Not from psychologists but from sensitive people. Or really it is just one of the most common forms of what this observant fellow calls “fiction brain.”

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YOU are not immune to propaganda. That sentence always applies to the person reading it, not some generic other people.

Main Character Syndrome:
A type of condition characterized by one feeling as though the are destined to become a Main Character, through possessing attributes and/or having events happen in their life that cause them to become like the protagonist of any fictional story; having to go on a journey to locate and/or save something or someone, using unique talents or skills to forward mankind, having one's home taken away from them at an early age, and losing a loved one to an illness are all potential instances for Main Character Syndrome to occur.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define. ... 20Syndrome

[Barbara]

I was very interested in what you said about MCS, eish, Thank you for bringing that syndrome to our attention

Let me ask too, is this purely for profit that Jay Dyer does these horror movie reviews ? He sells short books, I guess - or is it the same one featured over a number of years ?!
So this is his living - from the books ? Please explain. Or from his youtube channel ?

Here is an amplification of what you had described

Yes, Jay Dyer sounds like a prime MCS candidate !!!

"Key Characteristics and Behaviors:

Self-centeredness: Viewing the world and situations primarily through the lens of how they relate to oneself.

Inflated sense of self: Believing one's experiences and emotions are more significant than others.

Attention-seeking: Actively seeking validation and admiration from others.

Lack of empathy: Struggling to understand or value the experiences and emotions of others.

Over-dramatization: Exaggerating events or situations to make oneself appear more important or a victim.

Difficulty accepting criticism: Struggling to take constructive feedback or criticism.

Inauthenticity: Acting in ways that don't align with one's true self to fit a desired narrative.

Social media dependence: Over-reliance on social media validation and seeking attention online.

Possible Triggers and Consequences:

Narcissistic tendencies:

Some individuals with MCS may exhibit narcissistic traits, but it's not the same as Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

Anxiety and insecurity:

MCS can be a defense mechanism to mask underlying feelings of inadequacy.

Low self-esteem:

Some individuals may use MCS to project an image of confidence and importance to compensate for low self-esteem.

Strained relationships:
The self-centered nature of MCS can strain relationships and make it difficult to form meaningful connections.

Reduced empathy:

The focus on oneself can lead to a lack of empathy for others, impacting interpersonal dynamics.

Unrealistic expectations:

The constant need for validation can lead to unrealistic expectations of oneself and others.

Tips for Addressing MCS:

Self-awareness:

Recognizing and understanding the behaviors associated with MCS can be the first step in addressing it.

Authenticity:

Encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves and values rather than a contrived persona.

Empathetic listening:

Encouraging others to listen to and understand the experiences of others, even if they don't align with their own.

In summary, Main Character Syndrome is a social media phenomenon that describes the tendency to view oneself as the central character in a story, often with attention-seeking and self-centered behaviors.

While not a formal diagnosis, understanding its characteristics and potential consequences can help individuals address these behaviors and foster healthier relationships and self-perception."