Please do not ever bring it here or any of my other social media sites. I appreciate comments and constructive criticism, but I will not tolerate trolls. Excessive flaming will be blocked and, if continued, reported.
The anonymity of the Internet has bred too many assholes: not only assholes, sociopaths. People who sit behind their computer screens and microphones and convey horrible (and I mean HORRIBLE) things to and about others, and for what? And why? What purpose could they possibly have? They go out of their way to be despicable to another human being and there’s absolutely no benefit in it for them. It doesn’t sustain them; they don’t get paid to do it, it doesn’t feed or water them, and shelter them, nothing.
Here is just one example of what people say to one another. Believe me, you only really need one...
If that person was actually face to face with the human they just told to go kill themselves, they would not have the audacity to say it to their face. If they did, there would be consequences. Harassment is a crime and would be dealt with in person, and should be dealt with over the Internet.
I understand there is freedom of speech. I understand there is criticism. I favor people saying what they want to say as long as it doesn’t attack the psyche of another human being. I favor criticism (otherwise how would anything ever get any better), but I feel as if it should be delivered in a polite and respectful way.
If you come to my pages and you feel the need to contribute your thoughts, and they are negative, keep it to polite and respectful constructive criticism. I will remove your comment and block you.
It’s ultimately up to each content creator to decide how they would like to handle rudeness, but I believe if we all started showing zero tolerance for this behavior, the Internet, and eventually the World in general, would be a better place.
Holy hell the example comment was intense. I'm not sure I could get that mad at ANYTHING on the internet O.o
ReplyDeleteIt's very intense, that's why I only included one as an example. Sadly there are many, many more I weeded through to select that one and most are just as bad. =/
DeleteI'm speechless O.O Anyway, your "line of action" is right. Stay strong Mel :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! =)
DeleteI reckon the majority of these people need an outlet for their own insecurities, fear, anger etc... the easiest way possible without much reprise from a third party. They dont deserve the attention they get until they figure out how to deal with their emotions -which they should have learnt as a child
ReplyDeleteSadly I think this is a plague that will be around forever, and you've already seen how I feel about that, so I feel like anything I say now, if repeated is no more than mindless phrases. They aren't and I think about how much I care for other people, and especially those youtubers I watch and the fans I interact with as a result, on a daily basis. I am not sure what else I can do but keep my attitude positive, support you guys and throw in an occasional funny/adorable picture/GIF to brighten someones day.
ReplyDeleteI am sad you've gotta deal with this Miss Lissa. Keep fighting the good fight! You've always got friends out here, and I for one, back you with everything I have.
Also, just because, (Random Hug From a Friend!)
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Now go enjoy the rest of your day, and week for that matter!
Thank you so much for making the effort to be nice to everyone, you are genuinely a pleasant person to hear from! This message was not sent to me personally, nor have I really had any downright rude encounters. I see this all the time on my friend's channels and it makes me really upset that people are treating one another this way.
DeleteI don't care who it is directed towards, it's hateful, spiteful, vindictive and downright cruel. No matter the reasons for acting that way, I can't imagine an instance where someone would see fit to feel and act this way, it's appalling, and this is the source of my anger and sadness. No one deserves to be treated that way, and no one deserves to treat themselves that way, letting all that hate into them. It's just wrong.
DeleteOn a lighter note, you may gladly pass my love onto all of your friends, cause they have it! They, as far as I'm concerned, can all have good days and weeks! ^_^
"Hate is a default emotion, anger, fear and worry, they all come naturally, and hatred is the natural reaction. Love and happiness are a choice, and every day that you do not succumb to hatred, you made a choice to be a better person and you should be proud of yourself." - My Uncle Rick.
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Wow...
ReplyDeleteThe audacity of some people really disappoint me.
You are very right though, we all should take a zero tolerance stance towards people like this.
Keep your chin up Mel as i know you will. :)
Thanks CP! I will definitely keep my chin up! I do want to say (just in case you thought otherwise) that this comment was not directed toward me. This is merely one I found on another blogger's website. Personally, I've never been attacked in this way and I never want to. This post was to express my opinion on seeing my friends targeted and that if I am ever targeted I will take action.
DeleteZero tolerance is a good policy. Rude, mean posts should be deleted, if possible.
ReplyDeleteI think people act like that because they are immature and because it makes them feel better about themselves, makes them feel superior. Of course, all it really does is reveal how pathetic they are.
Also, sometimes people just need to blow off a little steam. What I think works is to write your comment, be as mean as you want, get it all out, then just don't hit the post button. You get to express yourself, relieve your feelings and nobody gets hurt.
Agreed!
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ReplyDeleteAww, I like to taunt the trolls. It's fun. And the reaction you get when they realize you're playing with them is priceless.
The best is when you point out spelling mistakes; though, that means you must be extra vigilant on 'your' spelling in the process.
The best is when you delete some of their comments, watch them flip out. Then claim you didn't delete any, wait for them to start posting "screenshots".
Only to open up Photoshop and begin _creating_ screenshots of them saying completely bogus (and non-hateful) comments just to discredit their screenshots as mere fabrications.
That's an awful lot of work!
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