[60850] Identity and Dating Storm Online: Debates in the Orthodox Community and Criticism of Social Media Stars

[60850] Identity and Dating Storm Online: Debates in the Orthodox Community and Criticism of Social Media Stars

Social media storms surrounding lifestyles in the Orthodox community, criticism of fitness stars, and confrontations over issues of dating and social prestige.

Storms in the Orthodox Community Online

The discourse on social media, particularly among the community known as 'Orthodox Twitter', is rowdy over questions of identity, dating, and authenticity. Ortho_Wezzy sparked a heated debate after posting content dealing with 'hypergamy' and women's expectations of men in the community, which led to sharp criticism from users like TrumpsBnuuy. The latter attacked those claiming ownership of 'Orthodoxy' and noted that she views certain writers as "LARPers" (impostors) compared to those who grew up in the tradition within their family for generations, according to her words in this link.

Simultaneously, Ortho_Wezzy raised another claim that women in the community sometimes mock men who try to engage in theology during social encounters, and argued that women in the community are "not really looking for a pious husband," according to this tweet. This position met resistance from users who argued that constant engagement with theology in social forums sometimes indicates a lack of other interests.

Personal Incidents and Athlete Criticism

In another arena, reports focused on MMA star Adrien Broner. According to Kick_Champ, Broner almost got into a physical altercation with a man named Clavicular, but backed off the moment he realized it was a club owner who could influence his financial future, according to the report here.

In addition, the fitness world was stirred after shinigamiamiami published documentation of weightlifting star Larry Wheels, who suffered a defeat against lightweight MMA fighters. Commenters on the thread argued that "muscles are not a guarantee of fighting ability" and criticized the gap between raw strength and the technique required in the arena.