How to End Online Shaming | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

How to End Online Shaming

A poetic description of the faults in social media use and how to fight division on the internet

16
How to End Online Shaming

Looking around there is so much going on throughout the world around us, yet some of us somehow remain blind to it. Then suddenly you are presented with a picture or subject on Facebook that may have touched your heart but the real question here is did you dig a little deeper? Did you find out where exactly or who this was affecting and how you could help? Or were you too quick to share it, making yourself seem like you really did care?

Not to speak the truth or anything but it seems too many people are just sharing things just to share, liking statuses just for the hell of it, thinking that typing amen under a picture of a homeless man is going to make him "hella" rich, but how many comments have you gotten that went straight into your checking account versus how many Go Fund Me pages you didn't really check out? Not many because your success on social media doesn't synchronize with who you are or what even matters in real life. It's just a platform for connecting people but it's being used to divide like a knife, cutting people off and judging them simply for living their life, which will always be different from that of your own so get with the program. Everyone comes from a different background or culture and they can't help it fam.

Theoretically speaking, no one has the choice to be born Hispanic, black, or privileged; Only thing we can agree on is that it indeed does take a village to raise a child right, respecting the many differences of us all. You learn so much more when you aren't caught up in the the downfall of only interacting with your race or however you may identify yourself. We should teach our kids early on that unification is actually good for the commonwealth of humanity and essentially our lives as a whole, and we can start it with sharing love on social media (that is my goal). So let's be the change for the many generations to come! Lets face it they'll have even more technology to use to poke fun but we can make that change now and it doesn't mean to post like a nun, just be more positive because once it's been posted the damage can't be undone.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

554
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

15525
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3191
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments