From Dirty Socks to Clean Support: Why Wealthy Affiliate Is the Internet’s Nicest Corner

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Let’s be honest—most social media platforms are like walking into a pub brawl wearing a T-shirt that says “Punch Me.”

On Twitter, people argue like they’re trying to win a prize for sarcasm.
On Reddit, criticism is a national sport.
On Facebook, your old schoolmate’s uncle is suddenly a virologist, economist, and alien theorist.
And Truth Social? Let's just say, just like its founder wearing the highest level of "Bully Medal".

It’s exhausting. Like everyone’s tossing around their dirty socks of opinion and seeing who it sticks to next.

But then—there’s Wealthy Affiliate.

Here, something odd happens. Something rare. Something almost… wholesome.
People support each other. They encourage. They give feedback without turning it into a character assassination. Even when disagreements pop up, it’s done with a tone that says, “I’m on your team, just with a different play.”

It’s not perfect, of course—we’re still human (mostly 😄). But the culture here is about building, not breaking. And that makes all the difference.

So if you’ve ever felt bruised by other online spaces—like you're screaming into a void filled with sarcasm and ego—stick around here a little longer. You’ll see how community should work.

🧦 Bonus Question:

Have you experienced this contrast yourself?
What’s the worst (or weirdest) comment you’ve received on social media?
And how did it make you feel compared to WA?

Let’s air out those metaphorical socks and celebrate the clean space we’ve got here. 😉

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I'm loving this post!

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That's great :)

I don't really use social media. I've had a Facebook account for years and hardly ever used it, just occasionally commenting or liking a post. Now I have created a Facebook page for my website and don't really even understand exactly how it all works, but I only follow people where I have seen their content and am comfortable.

I only use Instagram to see what my granddaughter posts, who has been in France most of this academic year, and also to see what her university drama group posts that she is very involved in.

I am beginning to learn Pinterest to promote my website. I originally just signed up because I was helping my granddaughter with a craft project and wanted to see some designs. In order to see them, I needed to sign up. But haven't done anything with Pinterest since except getting (and deleting) daily email.

Yes, Wealthy Affiliate is a wonderful community of like-minded people. I feel very comfortable here.

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I can fully back you up on Pinterest. It's one of my favourites I use.

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Thanks a lot. That's good to know.

From what I hear about Social Media, and what I know about WA. You hit the nail on the head, Andy.

I have not experienced social media. I tend to run away from it screaming like a little girl. So, I can't answer your other questions.

JD

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lol you are doing it right. Most of social media is like a village of ignorant people living off of stupidity.

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That is my understanding.

I will be publishing the first 5 chapters of 4 storylines on Substack on July 1st. Later chapters will go behind a paywall. And when the story gets to its ending (making it a book) I will publish it as a book. Then I will delete the ones behind the paywall, leave the free ones with a note to buy the book. What do you think?

JD

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Or just keep the options open for your readers. Buy the book or read it as paying members.

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Ok. Thanks, Andy. Any chance you are on Substack or might get on?

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I have two articles on it written years ago, haven't used it since. I prefer medium. It's more what I need.

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Ok. I haven't gone there yet. Maybe you will decide to check out my stories.

JD

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Sure. Send me the link in PM :)

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Ok. As it gets closer to July first, I will. Thanks.

JD

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Amen to that: WA is a place of social media encouragement, not tearing others down!

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Precisely :)

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Absolutely

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Ah, you are so correct! Social media can be great, but it can also be full of rude, awful, mean people who live for nothing more than saying something bad about others. Wealthy Affiliate is quite the opposite - very refreshing in today's world.

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Exactly. Those trolls - 40 years old still living with his mom, no job, just time and boredom - wouldn't last long here. Not because we would kick them out, but because for trolls it would be like trying to punch a waterfall. Their fun would end before they could even start.

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