memes

It sounds like there are traditions that can propagate enjoyment and generally be a positive way to engage. That traditions aren't inherently a negative thing, however, implies that peer pressure is also inherently a negative thing.

The meme's point is to show how traditions often manifest themselves by influencing other members to do things they may be resistant to or might not otherwise choose to do, which is usually started by a lineage back then. The difference is lineage rather than a social group's member(s). The response to that being that traditions aren't inherently harmful implies that peer pressure is intrinsically negative, which is not accurate. There is such a thing as positive peer pressure; friends going to a gym together pressure each other to continue going to the gym.

This response to the meme seems to showcase a reflexive protection of the idea of tradition, even though the meme isn't directly attacking tradition. If anything, the similarities illustrate how traditions can be as negative or positive as peer pressure - and through that lens - can give a fuller, more comprehensive understanding of how traditions may be adverse or positive. What do you think?