r/Retconned • u/rajalove09 • 10d ago

Mandela Effect

What’s the point of that sub? It’s like no one there believes in it. No one ever gets to talk about Mandela Effects.

I will die on the hill that it was BerenSTEIN Bears. I could read very young, and while my mom was grocery shopping, I’d read from the book stand. It was the 80s in a small town, in a small store, so I was ok being alone while my mom shopped. I remember wondering how to pronounce it. Why do I have that memory if it never was spelled that way?!

That’s my biggest one I just can’t get over. I also remember riding in the car with my mom and asking what does “objects in mirror MAY BE closer than they appear” meant.

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u/Impossible_Train_303 9d ago

There are a few other subs about the ME. I found it helpful to branch out to related subs bcuz the negativity and constant debate over the legitimacy of the phenomenon are so draining.

There are also invite only ME subs. I have been invited to join one, and the difference between vetted experiences subs and the general population subs is huge. The invitation only subs consist of ME believers. There really are no naysayers or comments that put believers down.

Keep posting ur true experiences. Don't engage with anyone who argues against your experience.

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u/rajalove09 9d ago

Get me in!

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u/Impossible_Train_303 8d ago

The moderators of those subs generally scour the usual ME sub and look for repeated posts or comments by true experiences.

I don't know how they determine legitimacy of intent. We all know about online accounts that pretend for awhile while they infiltrate groups and then once inside they attempt to attack the uniting tenet of the group etc.

My advice is to post your observations and experiences regarding the ME. Try not to get snared by argumentative types. Don't worry about convincing doubters that the ME is real. All you have is your experience and that is enough. Over time a moderator will recognize ur true intent and belief in the ME and will likely extend an invite.

Another idea is that you could also create your own vetted member ME sub. It's a powerful idea and it's free to do if you have the time.

Argumentative types and naysayers are bad actors imo. I mean why visit a ME sub if u don't believe it's a real thing?