Digital battles and the enduring value of print

The author contemplates the digital arena, acknowledging a significant setback for Fidesz but urging against excessive interpretation of this online "defeat." They suggest that many people simply lack the stomach for the constant battles waged with fake profiles and anonymous individuals online.

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I prefer to diligently and systematically thin out my acquaintances on Facebook, and the world has already become more spacious.

Expressing a personal preference for a more peaceful online experience, the author describes systematically pruning their Facebook friends list. This curated approach has made their digital world feel more spacious, though they note that moments capable of disturbing their tranquility still arise.

As an example of such disturbances, the author mentions reading commentary on the current situation by Tibor Navracsics. Unfortunately, they found themselves drawn to the comment section, which they describe as being filled with "incurably ill" individuals with "laughing faces." These commenters are likened to a Japanese soldier who, unaware the war has ended, remains hidden in the jungle, suggesting a persistent and unshakeable presence.

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And I see there, in droves, the incurably ill laughing-faced people, who are just like that unfortunate Japanese soldier who was forgotten to be told that the World War had ended, he could come out of the jungle. And those cannot be thinned out from there.

In contrast to the perceived futility of online engagement, the author strongly advocates for the preservation of the printed press. This commitment is framed as an essential task, akin to a shepherd's duty to protect their flock, implying a need for diligent and protective action.

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In contrast, I consider the preservation of the printed press to be essential.