Social Media Rant

[Knox]

In any social situation there are certain "hot" topics that should be approached gingerly. For example, all topics within the categories of politics & religion should be handled with care if not avoided all together. This is common sense. However, within the realm of the internet and social media this concept all to often goes right out the window.

On Facebook, everything you post is literally seen by everyone on your friends list. The real world equivalent to posting a Facebook update would be standing on a stage and making an announcement to all of your friends. Think about that next time you eagerly share your 'brilliant' thoughts on the election, gun control, abortion, the war, religion, or whatever else might make you look like a complete douche nozzle.

On Twitter, people (especially celebrities) seem to develop delusions that their followers give a crap about their opinions on these same kinds of issues. It may come to you as a surprise that I did not follow Jim Carrey for his political commentary. Unless the thing you are famous for is being political analyst, chances are nobody gives a crap about what you think and you probably have no business trying to sway the opinions of others.

Ugh! I think I need a break from social media,... Possibly a permanent one.

[robini123]

I hear ya. It is rare for me to comment on a hot button topic, but I did recently and lost an old friend just because he did not like my views. He actually posted on his FB page that any who agree with --- ------- should remove him as a friend.

I thought... really? Over a single controversial issue? Can't friends respect the others view even if they disagree? To him a friend is anyone who thinks like he does... ack!

Opinions are like bellybuttons... we all have one. (Clean version).

[Stranger]

I've actually got no problem with people running their mouth, as long as they say something interesting or entertaining. Controversy is fine if it's thoughtful, and not just trolling. If I were to make a rant about social media abuse, it'd be more to say that there are too many people being boring, lol. Be interesting, people! ;D

[missklew]

People on my facebook mostly are incredibly boring.

I got up.
I ate a tuna sandwich
My dog pooped on the floor
I pooped on the floor.

or 50 photos of their dirty maggoty kid
or 50 photos of them taking photos of themselves in their dirty bathroom


There are a few people who are quite interesting. One is a librarian and they post of pics of displays at the library, interesting places she goes, crafts she makes, etc.

As for other's post, I seldom say anything unless they are spreading snopes or doing something harmful to their child.

I find it interesting the people who fawn over ever word a celebrity says. For instance some motivational speaker will type some inane dribble like, "Keep trying don't give up", and in a couple minutes there are hundreds of likes and comments like "such profound words of wisdom." wtf? I think these people could say "I wiped my ass" and people would like it.

[Stranger]

Dec 27, 2012 2:07:42 GMT -5 missklew said:

People on my facebook mostly are incredibly boring.

I got up.
I ate a tuna sandwich
My dog pooped on the floor
I pooped on the floor.

or 50 photos of their dirty maggoty kid
or 50 photos of them taking photos of themselves in their dirty bathroom

Heh, that sounds pretty accurate.

The only social networky thing I use is Twitter, and I find there's a pretty hard divide between those that post drivel like that, and those that use it to post informative/interesting things. I've reluctantly unfollowed several people who I know do interesting stuff, but only ever tweeted about whatever foodstuff they were shoving down their throat, albeit in "real-time"... such a waste!

It's funny because I think the original point of Twitter was the drivel. Then people found awesome uses for it, and it took off. Their success always seemed a little serendipitous to me. Then again, maybe it would have still become popular if it it was only ever personal drivel - just not my thing.