I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
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Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#2This article was excellent! I feel sorry that the author had to go through all that. It's made me realize and regret some of the times I personally have negatively snap-judged a person on the Interwebz based on just one context-devoid picture with too many upvotes.
Tribalism is a heck of a drug. Easy to get involved in, satisfies our primal instincts, and is frequently horribly destructive. I hope one day I can have enough discipline to not criticize every stranger on Twitter.
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#3Anybody in this situation needs to hear Weezer's song "Pork and Beans".
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One of my favourite articles on the internet
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#5Wow, that was a great read! Thanks for sharing!
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#6What a great read.
I wish more people were aware of the value of anonymity.
Exposing yourself to the world comes with its pros and cons.
Attaining celebrity status may make you rich, but at what cost?
Maybe many will turn into paying fans, what about the stalkers, the bullies? What about the mentally disturbed with a knife?
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#7Social media is primarily a way for people to express their emotions. Hate is an emotion. This stuff is not any more complicated than that.
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#8That's a great reminder that the internet is full of cowardly bullies. They don't actually want to understand things, they just want to tear other people down to make themselves feel better.
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#9This article was excellent! I feel sorry that the author had to go through all that. It's made me realize and regret some of the times I personally have negatively snap-judged a person on the Interwebz based on just one context-devoid picture with too many upvotes. Tribalism is a heck of a drug. Easy to get involved in, satisfies our primal instincts, and is frequently horribly destructive. I hope one day I can have…
I find it best to try never to say anything negative online, and certainly not attack anyone. I have my own opinions, and I can share them with those close to me. There’s nothing to be gained from saying anything negative in public, no matter how you feel.
Re: I am an object of internet ridicule, ask me anything (2013)
#10What a great read. I wish more people were aware of the value of anonymity. Exposing yourself to the world comes with its pros and cons. Attaining celebrity status may make you rich, but at what cost? Maybe many will turn into paying fans, what about the stalkers, the bullies? What about the mentally disturbed with a knife?
This provides a bit of insight into what life as a celebrity might be like. And the more famous, the worse it would be. Imagine never knowing if you’re safe going anywhere. You could be fine, or you could come across a stalker fan or a disturbed person with a knife.