Posting Stuff on Social Media

[seashale76]

What is your all's/y'alls/all y'alls stance on posting religious and political stuff somewhere like Facebook, where you presumably actually know all of the people you're 'friends' with in real life? Personally, I don't mind seeing varying opinions from my own on things, so long as they aren't outright offensive. However, lines get crossed sometimes. So long as the religious stuff is positive and not about tearing others down, and the political stuff is the same, I don't have any issues.

Also, what is your view when it comes to calling out the offensive stuff when it comes across your feed? Some people don't post necessarily offensive things, but their constant posts on certain topics is annoying enough that I block them from my feed. However, some just post crazy out of nowhere.

I called out someone tonight. I wasn't being mean, I simply stated that I found their post offensive. I kind of take the tack that if they have the gall to post it then they should be able to take some criticism. I think people are teachable. I just wondered how everyone views this.

For the record, this was the meme (keep in mind that I'm not a Hillary fan myself at all):

 

[Chesterton]

I don't use social media other than this forum so I don't have an opinion on that stuff, but what do you find offensive about this Hillary meme? Is it that it insults her, or the maybe questionable humor used to do it?

 

[SkyWriting]

What is your all's/y'alls/all y'alls stance on posting religious and political stuff somewhere like Facebook, where you presumably actually know all of the people you're 'friends' with in real life? Personally, I don't mind seeing varying opinions from my own on things, so long as they aren't outright offensive. However, lines get crossed sometimes. So long as the religious stuff is positive and not about tearing others down, and the political stuff is the same, I don't have any issues.

Also, what is your view when it comes to calling out the offensive stuff when it comes across your feed? Some people don't post necessarily offensive things, but their constant posts on certain topics is annoying enough that I block them from my feed. However, some just post crazy out of nowhere.

I called out someone tonight. I wasn't being mean, I simply stated that I found their post offensive. I kind of take the tack that if they have the gall to post it then they should be able to take some criticism. I think people are teachable. I just wondered how everyone views this.

For the record, this was the meme (keep in mind that I'm not a Hillary fan myself at all):

Did you want me to re-post this
offensive material to everybody
just like you are doing?

 

[seashale76]

I don't use social media other than this forum so I don't have an opinion on that stuff, but what do you find offensive about this Hillary meme? Is it that it insults her, or the maybe questionable humor used to do it?

I don't find any of it remotely funny. I find Jenner and Cyrus to be tragic figures and while I know the President and I are not on the same page regarding our religious views, I have a huge problem with someone judging where only God can judge on that front. I have to take his professed faith at face value. I just don't see how these kinds of memes are anything other than ignorant.

 

[seashale76]

You have complete control over what shows in your feed,
and complete control over how you respond.
If you don't love what you said then who better
to change your approach? Plus, what would you
like us to say? You did bad, you did good. Evidently
your not thrilled with your response.

I am 100% fine with my response.

My question isn't even really about me, but how others view these things. I'm not actually asking anyone here for advice. I do what I do- and I don't regret anything I posted.

 

[seashale76]

I have a hard time with people who re-post
material they say is offensive to them.

That's nice. You get called out a lot on Facebook?

 

[SkyWriting]

That's nice. You get called out a lot on Facebook?

I block all offenders.

 

[seashale76]

I block all offenders.

If they're consistently offensive, I simply de-friend them altogether. People that aren't offensive but just annoy me get blocked- and I've been surprised at who annoys me on-line that I like in our real life interactions. The offensive out of nowhere people get called out. The poster tonight was the latter.

 

[Chesterton]

I agree Jenner and Cyrus are tragic figures but they flaunt their tragedy publicly. They live off of it. I think it's okay actually to laugh at them. It could be that laughing at them may bring them around to see their ways as tragic. It's certainly better than treating them as if they're normal, and what's the other alternative - direct, sober condemnation? Then again I mock things I disagree with often and maybe you're a better person than I am. As far as the president he's a special case in terms of religion and all the hoopla connected with it all. I don't know, I don't find it offensive but maybe I should.

 

[seashale76]

Did you want me to re-post this
offensive material to everybody
just like you are doing?

Why don't you make new posts instead of continually deleting old stuff and putting new stuff in its place?

Like I said, people are teachable. I think it needs to be pointed out that it is offensive and even explaining why (if you have the time) when it shows up. People that post memes of this nature without comment or criticism are blatantly stating they agree with said meme. Posting it for actual discussion is vastly different than just posting it and wanting everyone to like it- because you erroneously assume all your social media 'friends' must agree with you on everything. I like to encourage critical thought not mindless liking.

If you simply repost it on your social media without comment- then you are stating that you agree with the meme. If you post it with commentary explaining what you agreed and or disagreed with- then it wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Lik3]

I agree Jenner and Cyrus are tragic figures but they flaunt their tragedy publicly. They live off of it. I think it's okay actually to laugh at them. It could be that laughing at them may bring them around to see their ways as tragic. It's certainly better than treating them as if they're normal, and what's the other alternative - direct, sober condemnation? Then again I mock things I disagree with often and maybe you're a better person than I am. As far as the president he's a special case in terms of religion and all the hoopla connected with it all. I don't know, I don't find it offensive but maybe I should.

Agreed. I personally don't like memes or other posts but some are funny and some aren't. I am not so sure about un-friending someone either unless they are crossing the line, including some videos I used to watch.

 

[Dave-W]

What is your all's/y'alls/all y'alls stance on posting religious and political stuff somewhere like Facebook,

I know Zukerberg is NOT the anti-christ, but I believe he works for him.

I avoid that kind of social media.

 

[SkyWriting]

Why don't you make new posts instead of continually deleting old stuff and putting new stuff in its place?

I rethink my posts. That's the way I work.

 

[SkyWriting]

Why don't you make new posts instead of continually deleting old stuff and putting new stuff in its place?Like I said, people are teachable. I think it needs to be pointed out that it is offensive and even explaining why (if you have the time) when it shows up. People that post memes of this nature without comment or criticism are blatantly stating they agree with said meme. Posting it for actual discussion is vastly different than just posting it and wanting everyone to like it- because you erroneously assume all your social media 'friends' must agree with you on everything. I like to encourage critical thought not mindless liking.If you simply repost it on your social media without comment- then you are stating that you agree with the meme. If you post it with commentary explaining what you agreed and or disagreed with- then it wouldn't be an issue.

That's why I don't agree with reposting. It suppresses creative thought.

 

[SkyWriting]

If they're consistently offensive, I simply de-friend them altogether. People that aren't offensive but just annoy me get blocked- and I've been surprised at who annoys me on-line that I like in our real life interactions. The offensive out of nowhere people get called out. The poster tonight was the latter.

Sounds like good decision making.

 

[quatona]

I called out someone tonight. I wasn't being mean, I simply stated that I found their post offensive. I kind of take the tack that if they have the gall to post it then they should be able to take some criticism. I think people are teachable.

What was the result?

 

[HannahT]

I called out someone tonight. I wasn't being mean, I simply stated that I found their post offensive. I kind of take the tack that if they have the gall to post it then they should be able to take some criticism. I think people are teachable. I just wondered how everyone views this.

Today black and white thinking is all the rage. It's sad that being narrow minded is acceptable today.

I try to not to respond to that kind of junk, because its a waste of my time and effort. I do remember a couple of months ago when that whole deal with the Christian Pizza place was happening that I did! I wasn't feeling good, was annoyed and just plain in a bad place. That's not an excuse, but it was where my mind was at. In the end? I blew it by responding.

Anyway, there was a picture of a shelf that was almost empty of food, etc. It claimed that the homeless are going hungry, because Christians started to give their funds to the pizza place instead of the food pantry. How they didn't care about them anymore.

I went on this rant that people should learn to step up and help the food pantry...and how it wasn't just the Christian's responsibility to stock the shelves. How they are whining instead of feeding the hungry themselves.

lol Yep, I fell right into that trap! I should have just realized it was another closed minded person that gets their jollies from stereotyping others to make themselves feel superior.

I find people today aren't so terribly teachable. I do feel in time that might change, but no so much now.

You see it all the time. All Christians are this, All Atheists are that. All GOP are this, All Dems are that. If you don't agree with me you are (insert name calling and labeling)! If you can't see it my way you have some phobia.

We have all fell into the ocean of immaturity, reckless regard for others, and downright contempt for differences of opinion. You can't say anything today without someone making some snotty remark thinking that is the way to communicate. It's sad.

 

[seashale76]

What was the result?

She never responded, but she took it down.

 

[Julie.S]

I do not post any political or religious things on social media. It's just a rule for myself.

 

[aieyiamfu]

What is your all's/y'alls/all y'alls stance on posting religious and political stuff somewhere like Facebook, where you presumably actually know all of the people you're 'friends' with in real life? Personally, I don't mind seeing varying opinions from my own on things, so long as they aren't outright offensive. However, lines get crossed sometimes. So long as the religious stuff is positive and not about tearing others down, and the political stuff is the same, I don't have any issues.

Also, what is your view when it comes to calling out the offensive stuff when it comes across your feed? Some people don't post necessarily offensive things, but their constant posts on certain topics is annoying enough that I block them from my feed. However, some just post crazy out of nowhere.

I called out someone tonight. I wasn't being mean, I simply stated that I found their post offensive. I kind of take the tack that if they have the gall to post it then they should be able to take some criticism. I think people are teachable. I just wondered how everyone views this.

For the record, this was the meme (keep in mind that I'm not a Hillary fan myself at all):

That is not so much offensive as hilarious.