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The Blackpill emerged in opposition to the [[redpill]] movement. Adherents of this movement, influenced by [[PUA|pick-up artistry]], generally promote [[work on yourself|self-improvement]] and various dating tricks as the solution for men's dating woes. The redpill also promotes an individualistic approach to dating that often blames incels and low-status men for their lack of mating success. These differences in outlook frequently enables tensions between redpillers and blackpillers. | The Blackpill emerged in opposition to the [[redpill]] movement. Adherents of this movement, influenced by [[PUA|pick-up artistry]], generally promote [[work on yourself|self-improvement]] and various dating tricks as the solution for men's dating woes. The redpill also promotes an individualistic approach to dating that often blames incels and low-status men for their lack of mating success. These differences in outlook frequently enables tensions between redpillers and blackpillers. | ||
In general online parlance, the term 'blackpill' also refers to a harsh fact (see [[pill jargon]]). In this sense, 'blackpiller' or 'blackpilled' denotes someone with a pessimistic view of the world or a particular situation. This specific usage of the term is often detached from any incel | In general online parlance, the term 'blackpill' also refers to a harsh fact (see [[pill jargon]]). In this sense, 'blackpiller' or 'blackpilled' denotes someone with a pessimistic view of the world or a particular situation. This specific usage of the term is often detached from any explicit incel connotations. | ||
The blackpill was heavily influenced by [[Looks theory|'looks theory']], which was promoted by a user of the now defunct [[PUAhate]] board. | The blackpill was heavily influenced by [[Looks theory|'looks theory']], which was promoted by a user of the now defunct [[PUAhate]] board. | ||