Progressive Cyber-Nihilism

A variant that attempts to channel cyber-nihilist energy toward progressive social goals—racial justice, gender liberation, economic equality—while retaining the core commitment to technological acceleration and post-human transformation. Progressive cyber-nihilism might argue that the only way to achieve justice is to make the current system completely unworkable, and that technology is the most effective tool for this. It embraces the Wired as a space to destroy oppressive identities, as the original text notes: "There is no race, gender, or sexuality in the Wired." It also adopts the call to "phish, hack, and doxx" rapists and racists, to block ads and encrypt everything. The tension lies in its progressive goals: cyber-nihilism is ultimately indifferent to human betterment, while progressivism is defined by it. Progressive cyber-nihilism might be a transitional phase, using progressive rhetoric to recruit and motivate, while the underlying philosophy remains relentlessly anti-humanist.

Example: "The collective used cyber-nihilist tactics—doxxing fascists, disrupting corporate networks—but framed it as 'digital liberation.' When pressed, they admitted they didn't believe in liberation, only in destruction. Progressive cyber-nihilism was the mask; nihilism was the face. It worked for now."

by Dumu The Void February 19, 2026

Progressive Switch

A switch that goes beyond the traditional, dominant roles in the BDSM community, but rather the sadistic role they play.

A person who can either be a soft, hard, or pleasure dom at any given time.

Person 1: "Don't worry, I can be kind. We don't have to be rough."

Person 2: "Oh..so you're a progressive switch lol."

by x.cessive March 29, 2025

passive progressive

A term developed by Red Letter Media, referring specifically to a media company that celebrates liberal ideas (such as diversity, tolerance, or pro-LGBT rhetoric) exclusively when and where it benefits them but not going all in as to also profit from countries that censor those messages. This can be done in ways such as adding a pro-LGBT scene that can be easily edited out for the localization in China, Russia, or another country that would censor liberal messages.

Disney's decision to add two lesbians kissing on camera in The Rise of Skywalker was endearing, but ultimately a passive progressive tactic since the scene was edited out in China and Russia.

Coca-cola's decision to support the end of Apartheid in South Africa appeared passive progressive to many detractors. Until, that is, they pulled all holdings out of South Africa - sacrificing profits to stand in solidarity with the protestors.

by ThisisJacksonMissi February 21, 2020

sexually progressive

You have kept an open mind about sex and sexuality. You have certain values that you would like to maintain but you have a more live and let live attitude toward sex. What is moral and immoral may be a rather grey line to you and depend quite a bit on the circumstances behind it. You would be willing to explore new areas of sexual experience to draw your own conclusions on what is morally right or wrong. As you let people live their own lives and experiences sexually you would expect the same regard back. Your partner suggesting new sexual encounters or experiences would more than likely excite you and give you something to look forward to. You more than likely have sex toys and fetishes that you share with your partner.

Always outside the mainstream. Sexually progressive. Living in your own head for solace and direction.

by WildWanderer January 22, 2016

primitively progressive

of or pertaining to a return to engaging in low tech activities, ones people had been doing for centuries, but then became obsolete and replaced by technological advances. They are practiced again because it is found to enhance one’s life and is considered a forefront movement. The activities is not done out of economic desperation. Examples are home births, home schooling, knitting/crocheting, making soap, growing one’s own food/ eating organic, and biking to work (not due to a drunk driving charge.)

Example: “I admire you guys for being so 'primitively progressive.' I feel like I could never grow enough food to put a dent in my grocery bill. “

by BeadingGirl801 October 27, 2012

Passive Progressive

A pseudo-liberal who pretends to support progressive causes as long as said causes don't challenge their privilege (economic, gender, orientation, or racial). When challenged, they can be just as intolerant as hard line conservatives.

Person: "Public education is important we need to support it."
Person 2: "But you send your kids to private schools. You're such a passive progressive."

by WTFDude June 18, 2017

bulldog progressive

An Australian ideology that encompasses both conservative and left-wing beliefs in the spirit of compromise branded as the average man’s party. The ideology takes influence from Theodore Roosevelt’s BullMoose party to better the working man in a capitalist world.

Are they right wing?
Are they left wing?
No they’re Bulldog Progressives!

Or

I say good sir, who is that dashing person over there?

They’re a BullDog Progressive!

How radical! uwu

by Bulldog_Progressives (insta) April 3, 2020