O.k., before you get too deep into this post, I offer a brief warning... I typically try and keep my posts uplifting and constructive, at least in some way, but this post is just a flat out rant!
So, brace yourself...
I used to see social media sites as useful tools, by which we could;
- stay connected with friends and family, from whom we are separated by many miles.
- network and build community with those with whom we have a shared interest.
- catch up with long lost friends, classmates or acquaintances.
- strive to encourage those who "follow" us or who are a part of our network of "friends".
The unfortunate reality is, that though we may have entered in to the realm of social media with good intentions, too many of us have been sucked in to the passive aggressive realities of "anti-social media".
We have used social media as a means of staying "connected", while keeping one another an internet distance apart. We post obscure, cryptic ramblings on Facebook and Twitter, looking for attention, with no intention of doing anything but stirring up controversy and racking up comments. (believe me, I am as guilty of these things as the next guy.)
By their insecurities shall you know them...
We bait people into meaningless conversations based on our need for attention and feelings of insignificance or insecurity.
We have taken these and otherwise useful tools and subverted their usefulness with our own need for selfish gratification.
(I told you this was going to be a rant...)
The really depressing part is, I don't know that this will ever change. Human nature and it's destructive tendencies seems to be more powerful than maintaining the purity of most institutions and their intended use. But that leads us down a much deeper rabbit hole.
So, thank you for a moment of your time, that you will never recover.
Be careful how you use social media! Be safe, be respectful, be responsible and above all, seek to help others benefit from your presence on those sites.
Good-day.
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