Asstivism

Any form of 'activism' that you do while sitting on your ass. An attempt to feel like you're making a difference, but without making the effort to put clothes on and get off the couch.

Example: E-mailing a show's sponsors to demand that they stop advertising on that show.

I went to a town hall meeting and argued against a new policy; it was more meaningful than the asstivism that people on Facebook do.

Asstivism by Maenadsattack November 6, 2015

asstivism

The act of being a complete cunt to:

1) make a political point
2) start a political movement

Anna: Eugh, that cunt is making memes about how we run our community again
Lily: He says he's doing this "asstivism" shit
Anna: Fuck him

asstivism by supermegaukprizegifts March 7, 2017

Performance activism 

When someone uses a “woke” cause to ensure their social media following knows that they care... when actually, all they care about is their influencer status and the amount of like they’ll get.

“Hey, have you seen that Guy is constantly posting about this cause on his feed?”
“Yeah, of course... they have to at least LOOK like they care. Performance activism is his forte. That’s perfect follower material, right there!”

Performance activism by MisSTeresaGreen June 9, 2020

Facebook Activism 

The illusion of dedication to a cause through no-commitment awareness groups. Specifically in reference to Facebook groups centered around political issues.

Dave: Man, this genocide in Darfur is terrible. I sure wish I could make a difference.

Jenna: Well, I made a facebook group about it. We have almost one million members!

Dave: That's great! Are you all going to donate money to refugees or something?

Jenna: No, but now those murderers will really know how sad we are!

Dave: Sounds like you're really into your Facebook activism!

Facebook Activism by Rag Man May 7, 2009

hashtag activism 

The kind of activism undertaken when you "do something" about a problem by tweeting or posting links to Facebook, without any intent of ever actually doing something. Nothing more than a nonsense feelgood gesture so that one can say they "did something about" whatever trendy cause they're pretending to care about. Usually only lasts a week or two before the cause is completely forgotten (i.e. it stops being cool to forward/retweet on the subject).

I forwarded a video about some unspeakable atrocities in a country I didn't know existed until I watched the video. My hashtag activism is going to accomplish something!

hashtag activism by CJ.MK.87 June 17, 2012

avatar activism

Similar to facebook activism, the belief that no-commitment activities will result in meaningful social change. This meme results from the belief that awareness is all that is necessary to improve society, rather than actually donating money or time.

Real examples of avatar activism:

I changed my Twitter avatar to green to support Iranis!

I blacked out my avatar to support awareness of Australia's Black Saturday!

avatar activism by Moggraider June 25, 2009

Asstivity 

The pulsating movements your dog’s anus makes when he or she is about to defecate.

Person A: Are you sure Max still needs to go?

Person B: Yes. He’s displaying a lot of “asstivity” back there. He’s going to poop any second now.

Asstivity by Robert Sacamano November 18, 2020