Honestly, most people aren't going to read that. I wish it were different, but most folks are going to take one look at that, say "oh, cool", think "fuckin nerd", and never actually read it. You need to send some of these words to the gulag, make it go simple, fast, and hard. Imo, you'd almost be better off trying to fit it onto a business card and handing those out (if not literally, then as an exercise). This is part of why art is such a huge part of political messaging; the brain can get a message out of a picture a thousand times faster than it can from a pamphlet. Organizers past knew this, and it's why union art and songs slapped so fuckin hard.

[–] ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think this is wise. Cut back on messaging with a link to a site for more information

Brain rot has taken hold of the culture, you need to capture people fast

I also think what another commenter said about the optics of class war is wise to consider. You have to remember you’re playing to a general audience, not a leftist space. The people you’re playing to will likely be sympathetic to the idea that the rich are fucking us all; that idea is overwhelmingly popular in America, but the terminology surrounding these ideas has been utterly poisoned in America. The moment you say “union” there will people that outright reject you even though they ultimately want what you’re selling.

You can’t escape that word without being dishonest but you can shift the language about class war a bit. Maybe language about reclaiming power, or something

It may as a result be beneficial to take a more targeted approach. Build momentum with sympathetic individuals until you reach a more critical mass

[–] KatySosa@hexbear.net 3 points 2 days ago

I’m going to wait to see which unions I’ll be able to join so i can just use their pamphlets instead because they would be more welcoming than my own. I think this was a little side project for me I got a bit too excited after my first meeting with PSL lol!

[–] XxFemboy_Stalin_420_69xX@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

have to agree with this. i personally agree with everything it says, but for the intended audience, the brochure is far too text-heavy and not visual enough