[advael]

Are we living in the same reality? This is the vector by which a lot of creepy groups that primarily recruit/exploit young men convince them to join stuff. Literally any time anyone says a greek letter before the word "male" you are seeing that tactic working. We're just in a cultural moment where this has a harder time disguising itself as "normal and healthy interaction with one's peers" than exploiting insecurities about body image among teen girls.

[collegeburner]

Not as much as you think, most people regard the "Sigma" thing as so stupid that its become a meme that ppl reference ironically. Like if u post a video of somebody doing something really stupid somebody might reply "sigma".

[kodah]

I've noticed recently that in gaming Sigma is only referred to ironically and is usually postured to poke fun at "alpha" stereotype fulfilling people and internet bullies.

[Zababa]

> Literally any time anyone says a greek letter before the word "male" you are seeing that tactic working.

Not exactly. The pickup artist community and the alt-right use alpha and beta a lot, but the "sigma" stuff is just pure parody.