[Opinion] Talking about other's bad in Social Media

[Felicia Novita 419]

Lately, I notice my Social Media that several friends in my contact list like to talk about other's bad in their Social Media.

If I have to honest, sometimes I also want to express my regret to others, what I feel about others to the social media,and what their bad things that they have done to me.

 

Let's share the opinion guys, what do you think about talking about other's bad habit in social media?

[MythrilMagician 6,963]

It's obviously wrong. Social Media is a very sensitive thing that we have in modern society. It can easily taint someone's image and can ruin a lot of things. A very good an common example is what happened to Islam. It is preached as a religion of peace, but the media completely contradicts that with all the reports on "Muslim" extremists. Not only ordinary media, but Social Media is also a big part of how and why the religion has such a bad name. Another example is what it can do to employers. Their choices become a bit limited because the one applying has a bad image on Social Media and the thing is, once it's on the Internet, it's stuck there. Nothing can be done about it, because removing it is so difficult, it's practically impossible to be done. So you need to be careful with something that is so sensitive.

[Veemon 1,540]

It's obviously wrong. Social Media is a very sensitive thing that we have in modern society. It can easily taint someone's image and can ruin a lot of things. A very good an common example is what happened to Islam. It is preached as a religion of peace, but the media completely contradicts that with all the reports on "Muslim" extremists. Not only ordinary media, but Social Media is also a big part of how and why the religion has such a bad name. Another example is what it can do to employers. Their choices become a bit limited because the one applying has a bad image on Social Media and the thing is, once it's on the Internet, it's stuck there. Nothing can be done about it, because removing it is so difficult, it's practically impossible to be done. So you need to be careful with something that is so sensitive.

I must agree with Mythril. Even if you don't have to see the person's face, they still have feelings and, as Mythril said before, a reputation. Making someone or something look worse than it truly is is cruel. And Blackmailing someone or a company is just as cruel. I am a victim of a few blackmailings, and let me tell you, it hurts quite a bit. Causing ruin unto others for revenge or whatever is not the way to express one's anger or hate. It gets the damage inflicter only a small bit of satisfaction, then it will quickly fade into sadness and regret.

 

Tell your parents about your feelings and your current situation. They are the most experienced when it comes to reputations. I don't have a 100% clue when it comes to this stuff.

 

 

Rock on!

[catmaster0116 2,676]

Yes. Talking behind other people's backs is bad. gnihctib (read that backwards) about others is pretty bad too.

Sad thing is that freedom of speech lets them do so even though its considered poor social behaviour.

[Shana09 5,769]

People do it in real life as well as on the Internet, just to say. Honestly I think it's only fine when needing to vent and just saying things in private rather than public. Nothing should ever be publicized because let the person do their thing even if you/me/someone does not like it since it's not hurting anyone.

[Villi1997 1,832]

In my opinion, it always depends on the context of how people are talking about you. Are they talking in a humorous manner, about something you both find hilarious about a person, are you annoyed at a persons habits/views and you want to vent frustrations, or are you just saying mean things about him/her just to be an asshole. It all depends on context. I find the third option to be the textbook example of this scenario.

[WakelessDream 2,286]

I think it's only alright if you're venting and it's taking place in private, because there are things that may bug us about others, and I think it's better to get those off your chest every now and then rather than keeping it all bottled up inside of you. However, I also do think there's a line between venting and just being a flat out jerk about it. 

 

But I don't think such things should ever be publicly said. I think it's rather immature when people do that over social media. No one's perfect, and I don't think anyone deserves to be publicly shamed for their bad habits/flaws/things people dislike about them. There are much better alternatives rather than creating a scene on social media to express your feelings, in my opinion. 

 

Public or not though, once you get your words out there you can't take them back, so I'd personally think about the impact my words would have on others, before just saying whatever's on my mind. 

[Mystics Apprentice 2,397]

I definitely don't think that people should badmouth others in a public setting.  It's improper, rude, and hurts so many feelings.  Also, a person is hardly justified for badmouthing another person in public, because it berates themselves as well as the person they're badmouthing.  Social media is no exception to this.  As for whether it should be taken in private, I think that is a personal decision and depends on the problem as well as the people you're conversing with.  Sometimes it is good to vent, most certainly, but I think there are a lot of times where people are too judgmental and not accepting of other people's difference.  Again, it depends heavily on the situation, but those are only my thoughts on the matter. 

[Ultima Spark 753]

It's obviously wrong. Social Media is a very sensitive thing that we have in modern society. It can easily taint someone's image and can ruin a lot of things. A very good an common example is what happened to Islam. It is preached as a religion of peace, but the media completely contradicts that with all the reports on "Muslim" extremists. Not only ordinary media, but Social Media is also a big part of how and why the religion has such a bad name. Another example is what it can do to employers. Their choices become a bit limited because the one applying has a bad image on Social Media and the thing is, once it's on the Internet, it's stuck there. Nothing can be done about it, because removing it is so difficult, it's practically impossible to be done. So you need to be careful with something that is so sensitive.

 

"Islam" in religious context is better translated as "submission [to God]", which is a common theme in most religions, and the Abrahamic ones in particular...while media sensationalism certainly plays a significant part in it, it's not difficult to see why Islam (on its own) in particular has been singled out by the West in recent times, especially since the majority of notable terrorist attacks and acts during the current period have been claimed to be done in the name of that particular religion (regardless of personal interpretations of it, or intended and actual victims of said acts).

 

(Disclaimer: I'm an atheist...I find religion in general to be baffling and not at all something I'd be inclined towards.)

Edited March 26, 2016 by Ultima Spark

[Dave 5,715]

"Islam" in religious context is better translated as "submission [to God]", which is a common theme in most religions, and the Abrahamic ones in particular...while media sensationalism certainly plays a significant part in it, it's not difficult to see why Islam (on its own) in particular has been singled out by the West in recent times, especially since the majority of notable terrorist attacks and acts during the current period have been claimed to be done in the name of that particular religion (regardless of personal interpretations of it, or intended and actual victims of said acts).

 

 

Given that the majority of victims that have been claimed by ISIS have been Muslim themselves, and living within the Middle East, it's still worth pointing out that the entire situation is not being represented as fully as it ought to be within Western media. When you consider that the victims are people which ISIS claims to be acting on behalf of, it becomes more apparent what a relatively small faction it is in relation to other followers of Islam.

 

More on topic, people who talk smack on Social Media tend to do so because they are protected by a screen and are likely some distance away from the people who they are talking about, so that they won't have to say anything to said person's face; or, more usually, are protected by some degree of anonymity that they don't have to face personal consequences for what they say or do. It's a payoff of getting the chance to say something bad, receive enough positive reinforcement from knowing that people are reading what you have to say, while still not actually having to be brave enough to make these comments while the person they are talking about is in the same room.

[AzureAce 544]

I personally believe that you should be able to give your opinion about someone and suffer no consequences. If the person gets offended by your opinion, they don't belong on the internet, because the internet is hate, trolls and offence incarnate.