I’m always talking about how great Social Media is… how it’s fab to connect with people and build communities. How good it is to share stories, and the ability to join groups of folk who have similar interests.
There is also a ‘dark’ side. There’s some individuals who sit behind a computer or phone, and think it’s fine to criticize, to say ‘not nice’ things and continue to poke fun, ridicule and harass people.
My advise is – block them. Stay away from them. And don’t let the negativity get to you. Easier said than done. But have a network that can support you. And if you are experiencing such comments, make sure you highlight it, make sure you report it and make sure you stay away from them.
We often don’t know what people are going through.
On the weekend, Caroline Flack, 40, took her own life. She was a presenter, actor, dancer and much more. Unfortunately, a series of events took place recently in her life… put her in a ‘dark’ place.
Media didn’t help. Social Media didn’t help.
I can’t tell you what to do… what I can say is, please be kind to everyone because you don’t know where they are mentally.
Build communities. Build friendships.
Collaborate on ideas. Speak on the same topics of interest.
I know most people who read my blogs are educated enough to use social media in the right essence and how it gives the best results.
Please take care of yourself – and those around you. Be Kind.