Compassion, kind words and other shit.
10 years ago
Observing the FA and other internet communities over years I noticed an interesting phenomenon. Many people treat internet as a place where others can cheer them up or say kind words while they get really pissed if the reality proves otherwise. Every time people write something there are ones who agree and ones who don't. Unfortunately some think that those who don't, should shut the fuck up. This way the internet turns into a place where you can only say nice words or stay silent forever. No debate, no disagreeable opinions. If you say something which is potentially hurtful you get labeled as a jerk, douchebag etc. I noticed peoples' feelings are very easy to hurt... especially when you're right. Then it hurts the most. Well... I'm against swearing at others or being simply unnice but criticism of both someone's creations or opinions or even deeds should be a natural part of our existence in a community, yet people are getting more and more sensitive to that. I know criticism feels horrible but it's important to ask ourselves "Is that person's argument reasonable?". Also criticism gives us a reason, a direction to improve. No cricitism makes us feel as if we were already awesome but it's almost never true. Heh... human behavior is based mostly on emotions. Sometimes it's pretty bad. Anyway I consider the internet a place of free speech. Every time you post ANYTHING in the internet you must be prepared both for comments of appreciation, disagreement or even disdain. I usually try not to worry that my words might hurt someone's feelings and write/say what I really think (in a polite manner of course) but I must confess that I usually don't want to add fuel to the fire because it always brings up a lot of drama everywhere. To bad we need to restrain ourselves so often...
Ok. I'm done, just a quick rant with which not every one of you has to agree ;).
Ok. I'm done, just a quick rant with which not every one of you has to agree ;).
They should try tumblr instead.
You want reflexive hate, you know where to go (u18chan, youtube).
You want constructive criticism, you know the place (e621).
But you should at least change it up for the seasons. Make the iris a shamrock for St. Patrick's day and such. :p