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by BoiledCabbage 1063 days ago
> Gimmick" implies that shitposting is deployed merely as a means to quick success,

Can you explain this use of 'Gimmick'? I'm only familiar with the other/older/mainstream use of the term of essentially something 'extra' done to attract attention. Can you explain what you mean by 'quick success' w.r.t. 'gimmick'?