Arguments with dudes on the internet: LinkedIn/Facebook edition
From Different, Not Broken by Lauren "L2" Howard
February 25, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 44
About this episode
Lauren discusses her recent internet arguments with men about workplace dynamics and addresses a listener's question about imposter syndrome.
I've been doing the internet antagonizing. I apologize. Not to the people I'm doing it to — they deserve it — but to the universe in general. Last week I got into two arguments with dudes on the internet. It's like a thing I do. These are always cantankerous dude bros, and they always get what they deserve. The argument is almost always the same. I have one question. I ask it every time. It brings their very bullish "I know everything about running a workplace" energy down to a full Porky Pig real fast. I also bring receipts. Because of course I do. Plus: I got mad about the Turning Point USA halftime show in a business group on the internet, which is exactly where that conversation belongs if you ask me. And in Small Talk, I answer a question from Nate in Provo, Utah, who doesn't trust compliments but believes every piece of criticism — and I explain why imposter syndrome might actually be the most arrogant thing you can carry around. Boop. TIMESTAMPS 00:37 — I got into two arguments with dudes on the internet last week 01:04 — It's almost always the same argument about remote work and micromanagement 02:16 — The call center manager who had a lot to say 02:45 — The one question…
Topics covered
- internet arguments
- remote work
- micromanagement
- imposter syndrome
- Turning Point USA
Keywords
- compliments
- criticism
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Small Talk
Places: Provo, Utah
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