There are a variety of things in this world that I have grown upset
with. One of them being the way, people my age especially, act
online. People feel as though just because they are hiding behind a
screen, they become a different person. Don't get me wrong, I'm all
for being a different version of yourself online. A more deep,
talented, and open version of yourself. I'm totally okay with you
revealing the part of you that you are to afraid to show in person.
However, I start to have a problem when people transform into this
monstrous version of them self, feeding off of the hurt feelings of
others. Just because you are behind a screen, and nobody can see
you, doesn't mean you have permission to gallop about, making
others miserable. I mean, first of all, the fact that some people
find joy in bringing pain to others, makes me sick to my stomach,
and fills my heart with acid. I know they tell you this in school
all the time, and this will seem repetitive, but it really doesn't
make you cool to put others down. You don't gain any form of
respect from that, you gain respect by helping others and being a
positive role model. Kindness gets you further than rudeness ever
will. It is awful that I don't even want to go on witty anymore due
to the fact that I have to sit and watch all these comments go back
and fourth to people being unkind. Just take a step back, think
about what you're saying, and you decide whether sending that rude
message or comment will get you further in life, and if it'll make
you a better person. I can't force you to be kind, but the benefits
of being kind far outnumber the benefits of being a cruel person.
-end rant?-