Be Mindful Of What You Post
Social media has become a place where news spreads within minutes. While it helps people stay informed and raise awareness, it also gives everyone the ability to share their opinions instantly. Personally, I’ve seen people online posts ‘memes’ or ‘jokes’ about sensitive topics that involve the tragic loss of innocent lives. Recently, after the tragic school shooting in Tacloban City, I was saddened not only by what happened but also by how some people responded online. Instead of showing empathy and respect for those affected, some users made jokes and memes about a situation where innocent people were killed and harmed.
To me, this shows how easy it is for people online to forget to be mindful and considerate of what they are posting. Behind those ‘jokes’ are real people and grieving families, and it honestly upsets me how some people still have the mind to insensitively joke about the situation, watering the seriousness of the issue down. What may seem like a harmless joke to one person can be deeply hurtful especially to those who have been directly affected. Serious tragedies should NEVER be treated as entertainment or a source of online attention.
This experience reminded me how important it is to remember our responsibility when using social media. Before posting or sharing something, we should ask ourselves: Why am i posting this? Is this respectful? Could this hurt someone? A few seconds of thinking before posting can make a mass difference.
My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy and to the grieving families. Social media should be a place where empathy is valued, especially during difficult times. Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is simply think before we post.