Monday, October 29, 2012

I just wanted to check my notifications... (Blog #8)

I have mixed feelings about social networking and political debate.  On the one hand, information and updates are constantly at our fingertips.  Don't know what the "binders full of women" comment refers to? Well, head on over to facebook and read all the status updates on it.  Missed the debate?  Go over to youtube.  It's all there. All the time.  And sometimes it can be hysterical.  Social media has an incredible ability to soften the blow when it comes to many circumstances.  Take this youtube video, for example. This series of videos got me through the last election:


The downside of social media and politics? IT'S SO ANNOYING.

The last thing I want all over my newsfeed is people sharing large photos of their political affiliations.  Yes, it's a free country, I totally get that, and you have the right to say whatever you want.  But we all have our own opinions and beliefs, and I don't really need yours shoved in my face.

Even if we believe the same thing.  That's great, we're both Democrats, but it's like taking me into a crowded square and yelling about our personal lives for everyone to hear.  I don't want it, and I don't need it.

Another side is the arguments that come up.  Facebook comments on photos or statuses that are just vile and scathing and offensive, I don't want to see that.  Yes, I am so glad that these arguments are virtual and not physical.  But I don't want to see people saying disgusting things about why my opinion is wrong, or why someone else is stupid for believing in such and such.

I think we just need to cool it.  Keep it confined to certain areas of the internet.  I don't want to see it unless I go looking for it.

2 comments:

  1. I feel that you make a great point. I feel that people are bashing others on their opinions and whether or not they agree with them. I would rather people not discuss politics at all on my timeline and it does become annoying. I feel that I do not think that people understand what really is going on in our government and they talk about whatever pops into their brain at the first thought.

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  2. I agree that people are constantly bashing others about their political stance on social media sites. Someone simply puts on their wall that a candidate made a good point, then 10 people jump on in the comments underneath either bashing or supporting the statement made, when there was no need for response in the first place.

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