Redditors Shared What They Think Are Toxic Things But Are Disguised As Wholesome Deeds

What really is wholesome in this world is becoming confusing with each passing day. Good deeds are never as pure as people think, and you may doubt if you’re stuck in another episode of ‘The Good Place.’

Donations to the poor, giving food to the homeless, and other kind acts are exploited in this modern era. There are often intentions that go beyond simply wanting someone’s day to be better because of those gifts.

They turn toxic instead. Those good deeds become a platform for people on social media and companies to show they're doing the bare minimum with kindness when, in reality, they’re using it for clout.

Then the act becomes common, and suddenly most people don’t see the wrongness behind it. It disadvantages those causes that actually need attention without having the helpers advertised.

Suddenly, you see people filming themselves while they hand out cash to beggars and taking hundreds of selfies as they volunteer during donation drives. It gets bigger, with companies ‘fighting’ against climate change but producing enough waste to counteract their words or throwing large events to fundraise. 

In a r/AskReddit post, this was the topic, and a Redditor was curious about what people thought were toxic things when they are considered wholesome, and many contributed answers. It’s messy, but it might help people be more aware the next time they participate in things like these.

Here's the question of OP

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A rule and a good observation

WestwardAlien

Here’s an example from a person who helped others significantly

Surprise_Corgi

People who see individuals with disabilities as ‘inspirational’ without knowing what they really go through are on this list

an_ineffable_plan

Someone who has encountered and seen what a person with a disability...

Drakmanka

actually feels about the spotlight shared their story

Drakmanka

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Drakmanka

If you’ve ever witnessed people trying to save animals they’ve put in danger in the first place, then know that they’re also high on the list

Midlux

Poor pet dogs must’ve been subjected to those kinds of things all the time

SC2sam

Another instance of animal abuse disguised as a wholesome act

saladsnake34

Social media is commonly used by people to exploit poverty for exposure

natelopez53

It’s like profiting from a broken system

really_bitch_

The dark side of social media that they’re trying to pass off as wholesome

Kashboii

There’s a big difference

having_a_nosey

People automatically think there’s something wrong if you’ve been away from social media for a while

sanchito88

They have this mindset until it turns into an automatic need to film every good deed

canadianlupa

A lot of Redditors agree with this one

Vasa_Vasorum_

As a parent, you always have to consider how your child would feel, especially if they are involved

Moleman_G

This parent wants their kids to avoid being exposed to those kinds of ideas

Perfect_Rooster1038

A moment like this can make everything awkward, especially if they’re young

freakishfrenchhorn

A lot of people don’t know that sometimes you can choose your family, and they don’t have to be all related by blood

Weirdo_666_420

This is toxic to people who are already dealing with a multitude of insecurities

forestcreature989

Way beyond the job description

misterdudebro

Companies are no better and add fuel to the fire of how people perceive good deeds

Dire-Dog

They could’ve done it to actually help since they have the resources to do so

DeFex

It might be sad to hear that many of us are desensitized to situations like the ones we mentioned. Although it’s best that people can be made aware, and maybe they would refrain from doing or supporting these kinds of deeds.

There's always hope for us to remember that there are still pure things in this world. It’s just a bit complicated now.

Do you have anything to add to the list? You can write it down in the comments.