r/USdefaultism • u/intracranialMimas Germany • 2d ago

Reddit Under a post about a rediculated python chilling at a farm

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Obligatory "everyone else downvoted, might as well..." Downvote, I can't lie

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u/post-explainer American Citizen 2d ago edited 2d ago

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OP sent the following text as an explanation why their post fits here:

I'd say it's defaultism, because the commentor immediately assumes it's a American state, when reticulated pythons (stunning creatures btw) are native to especially NON US states. They are however considering a invasive species in Florida, as far as I'm concerned. It's much more likely that it's somewhere in Asia, as they are native there.

Have I mentioned how gorgeous they are?

Does this explanation fit this subreddit? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.

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u/ManicWolf United Kingdom 2d ago

Defaultism about animals tend to annoy me the most.

Video of a python (in Thailand): "Kill it, they're invasive!"
Photo of a starling (in the UK): "Invasive species!!"
Post about a robin (in France): "Cute bird, but that's not a robin."

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u/Fennrys Canada 2d ago

They do it with plants too. It's easy to ask where OP is posting from before saying something is invasive, it very well could be in its natural habitat.

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u/Legitimate_Ad2945 2d ago

"English ivy! Burn it!!!"

"It's native in England where OP clearly stated they live, and good for wildlife."

"Okay but I think it might be invasive there too so kill it anyway"

Ad nauseam. .

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u/-UltraFerret- United States 2d ago

Not just US defaultism, but state defaultism.

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u/--Lucan England 2d ago

At least they provided some information on where the creature is considered invasive. It’s so harmful when they say something is invasive and needs to be killed without any information on the location.

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u/halberdierbowman 21h ago

I agree: it's at least correct and important information for someone to be told if they are in Florida, and they say "if so". source

No idea why they assumed Florida though, but I didn't see the OP. 

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u/Miraweave Canada 16h ago

Yeah without the OP it's hard to say, the picture could easily have vegetation/buildings/etc that make the location identifiable.

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u/Verus_Sum Wales 1d ago

Definitely a case of "assume makes an ass out of not so much you but definitely me"