Maybe it’s just little overly sensitive me, but social media seems to have been even more toxic than normal in recent days. And by normal I mean the …
Why Are People So Angry?
Why Are People So Angry? I am sharing this post that I feel is very relevant right now. I had someone angry with what I wrote, and I did everything possible to calm them, but it still continued. I had to ignore the comments in the end.
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Everywhere seems angry these days. I think the lockdown over here and the effects it’s having on the economy is wearing thin.
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There’s certainly a lot of toxicity on social media at the moment. I try to scroll past it, but extremely difficult if it’s directed personally.
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You’re right, Susie. People are so easily angered these days. I don’t suppose the pandemic has helped but there is no excuse for unpleasantness simply because views differ. Whatever happened to civil and good natured debate? I’m sorry you’ve been having these problems. You did right to ignore them.
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People like being in control…of something….of anything. Throughout the pandemic, restrictions, lockdowns, vaccinations, elections, they feel like they are no longer in control of anything, so they reach out or react to try to control others. What most fail to recognize is that we only have the illusion of control and then only during the good times. The only thing we really can control is ourselves and our reactions to situations and others. When I got into it with a troll a couple of years ago, I had no alternative but to set WordPress to hold all comments until I could moderate them. Since that point, no more trolls. Oh, there are a few spammers with links, religious messages, etc. Rage will not fix our current situation, but understanding and compassion just might. Stay well Susie. Allan
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Take no notice Susie
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This is what happens when dishonest media and politicians on both sides fan the flames of the uninformed.
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Ugh. This is why I am not on Twitter or Facebook. Too many people think they have all the answers and no one can disagree. Ridiculous.
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There is nothing wrong in being angry. The word of God says, “be angry and sin not.”- Ephesians 4:26. It is what we choose to do when we’re angry. How we choose to express anger. We have to control ourselves. We can’t blame anyone, circumstance or thing for our bad behavior. It’s a choice we make. So sorry you had to endure someone’s bad behavior. Glad you took the high road and didn’t return the same.
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I always respect everyone.
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Respect. It is difficult for so many to accept there are times we will agree to disagree and move on. Usually it is one or two things but in acceptance of agreeing to disagree it is as important to respect and again move on.
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Those types of idiots don’t want to be ‘calmed’. Best to block them after the first engagement.
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Such a shame 😞
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I decided if I start to read one, I will not finish it 😤
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Only thing I could do to stay positive
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Doing my best as always.
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I don’t have time right now for them.
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I come here for my sanity
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That’s why I don’t read either.
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I moved on, because they didn’t believe I respected their point of view even though I didn’t agree.
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I think they stopped, as I haven’t seen them around.
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I know it’s hard not to but I’ve learned to never feed the trolls — they like it. cheers
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Its kind of ironic and sad to say that this is a beautifully accurate description of our present day situation. I found myself more actively using and reading the WordPress Reader Community platform of complete strangers than my established over 400 friends Facebook platform. The atmosphere here is seems more ideally suited to expressing ourselves with less fear of repraisals. Maybe its because we are community of writers that not only believe in the power of expressing ourselves in written form but also in the importance of mutual respect and individual right to do so. Anyway thank you for sharing.
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