Venting I feel safer here

[madbananas]

Been nosing on twitter over the past couple of weeks, without interacting because I don't want to attract attention from people. It is like a giant war zone with sub-wars. Some for good reason, aka posts raising awareness about the protests etc. But other posts are literally people hounding abuse at others because they don't share the same opinion. I mean some opinions are unhelpful for inclusion and equality, but I doubt cyber bullying someone for ignorance isn't going to help.
I should really stay away from it all together because as soon as I read a post it fills me with anxiety and just general negativity because of how futile some peoples abusive and hateful posts are. And then seeing everyone jump on the bandwagon. Sadly I feel slightly addicted to Twitter because I've used it for so long. Facebook has been the easiest to come off.
Then you get this site which is generally respectful, understanding and compassionate and I definitely feel safer here. Thank you everyone

 

[Acerakis]

Social media really does just seem to crush so many people's spirits.

 

[madbananas]

Social media really does just seem to crush so many people's spirits.

It really does

 

[SpottedPanda]

Twitter is an absolutely nightmarish shitshow. It has it's uses, but it's entirely exhausting.

I too find this forum to be mostly amiable, not to mention helpful.

 

[MoreThanAFeeling]

Social media made me think I am not good enough. I can't say it destroyed me because I ultimately destroyed myself. Horrible and difficult times for young people growing up with the internet.

 

[GoBack]

Social media is a death trap. Sorry that's drastic but look how many people commit suicide from online bullying and get eating disorders from the insanely unrealistic standards of filtered beauty

Someone's life can be ruined in a day from something on there and then it's out there forever.

I hate it. But yeah I go on Instagram and look at pretty pictures. Then feel shit and want to jump off a bridge

 

[Acerakis]

Social media is a death trap. Sorry that's drastic but look how many people commit suicide from online bullying and get eating disorders from the insanely unrealistic standards of filtered beauty

Someone's life can be ruined in a day from something on there and then it's out there forever.

I hate it. But yeah I go on Instagram and look at pretty pictures. Then feel shit and want to jump off a bridge

Its annoying how many we end up having to use for whatever reason. I have to use facebook as its the easiest way if I need to talk to people on my course. I have IG because about the only person I know who I talk semi regularly with doesn't use other platforms. I try to stay of twitter but people always seem to post tweets on facebook, IG and other sites anyway.

 

[GoBack]

Its annoying how many we end up having to use for whatever reason. I have to use facebook as its the easiest way if I need to talk to people on my course. I have IG because about the only person I know who I talk semi regularly with doesn't use other platforms. I try to stay of twitter but people always seem to post tweets on facebook, IG and other sites anyway.

The amount of people I've lost touch wit since Facebook took off is unreal to me. I could never take to it, I had enough trouble accepting mobile phones. beyond anonymously I can't put myself online. Just can't. So I kinda don't exist. I'm a ghost.

 

[Deleted member 1465]

Been nosing on twitter over the past couple of weeks, without interacting because I don't want to attract attention from people. It is like a giant war zone with sub-wars. Some for good reason, aka posts raising awareness about the protests etc. But other posts are literally people hounding abuse at others because they don't share the same opinion. I mean some opinions are unhelpful for inclusion and equality, but I doubt cyber bullying someone for ignorance isn't going to help.
I should really stay away from it all together because as soon as I read a post it fills me with anxiety and just general negativity because of how futile some peoples abusive and hateful posts are. And then seeing everyone jump on the bandwagon. Sadly I feel slightly addicted to Twitter because I've used it for so long. Facebook has been the easiest to come off.
Then you get this site which is generally respectful, understanding and compassionate and I definitely feel safer here. Thank you everyone

I've delved back into Twitter recently and it's a shitstorm of uninformed opinion and trolling. It frankly makes me despair for humanity. People have lost the ability to argue respectfully, or maybe most people never had it. My Twitter profile is anonymous but I'm still respectful when I do post. Mostly though I just watch the children taunt each other.

 

[SpottedPanda]

I've delved back into Twitter recently and it's a shitstorm of uninformed opinion and trolling. It frankly makes me despair for humanity. People have lost the ability to argue respectfully, or maybe most people never had it. My Twitter profile is anonymous but I'm still respectful when I do post. Mostly though I just watch the children taunt each other.

I only log on for the drama and news updates. I limit my time there, though. It's intense.

 

[Deleted member 1465]

I confess I like to see what Trump posts.

 

[BitterlyAlive]

Social media really shows you the best and the worst sides of people that you know. It's awful.

There's just some things I don't need to know about people. Ya know?

 

[ERASED]

Social media really does just seem to crush so many people's spirits.

I HATE SOCIAL MEDIA!!!

 

[GoBack]

It is a virus

 

[ERASED]

Been nosing on twitter over the past couple of weeks, without interacting because I don't want to attract attention from people. It is like a giant war zone with sub-wars. Some for good reason, aka posts raising awareness about the protests etc. But other posts are literally people hounding abuse at others because they don't share the same opinion. I mean some opinions are unhelpful for inclusion and equality, but I doubt cyber bullying someone for ignorance isn't going to help.
I should really stay away from it all together because as soon as I read a post it fills me with anxiety and just general negativity because of how futile some peoples abusive and hateful posts are. And then seeing everyone jump on the bandwagon. Sadly I feel slightly addicted to Twitter because I've used it for so long. Facebook has been the easiest to come off.
Then you get this site which is generally respectful, understanding and compassionate and I definitely feel safer here. Thank you everyone

Yeah I use FB sometimes and it's just so much Garbage on there. I'm so fed up with it all.

 

[BitterlyAlive]

I confess I like to see what Trump posts.

No shame in that. Lmao he's such a hot mess. When I find myself reading his tweets I'm just shocked that 1) it's real 2) it's from the president of my country. Wtf

 

[Deleted member 1465]

No shame in that. Lmao he's such a hot mess. When I find myself reading his tweets I'm just shocked that 1) it's real 2) it's from the president of my country. Wtf

That's my reaction too. But it's like a train crash, can't help but watch. I still find it hard to believe. You'd think the IT guys in the Whitehouse would find a way to surreptitiously keep him away from Twitter.

 

[GoBack]

I confess I like to see what Trump posts.

Oh god I never looked at it properly till now. He says there is the lowest crime rates in history. Your country is on fire dude

 

[SpottedPanda]

Oh god I never looked at it properly till now. He says there is the lowest crime rates in history. Your country is on fire dude

This website needs a laughing reaction haha

 

[Deleted member 1465]

Oh god I never looked at it properly till now. He says there is the lowest crime rates in history. Your country is on fire dude

Well I'm actually in the UK so...er...wait...we have BoJo. Aw crap.

This website needs a laughing reaction haha

 

[GoBack]

That's my reaction too. But it's like a train crash, can't help but watch. I still find it hard to believe. You'd think the IT guys in the Whitehouse would find a way to surreptitiously keep him away from Twitter.

Oh now I can't not look at it, that is one unhinged man

 

[madbananas]

Twitter literally makes me feel like there's less wrong with me than I have been led to believe, and more wrong with society than society would like to admit lol.

 

[GoBack]

Twitter literally makes me feel like there's less wrong with me than I have been led to believe, and more wrong with society than society would like to admit lol.

This should be at the top of all Twitter and SM
accounts everywhere

 

[madbananas]

This should be at the top of all Twitter and SM
accounts everywhere ❤

I might make it my signature on this. But perhaps change it from twitter to social media (make it more general)

 

[Acerakis]

Twitter literally makes me feel like there's less wrong with me than I have been led to believe, and more wrong with society than society would like to admit lol.

Sounds about right.

 

[Deleted member 1465]

Twitter literally makes me feel like there's less wrong with me than I have been led to believe, and more wrong with society than society would like to admit lol.

Hahahaha I like it. Bookmarked. Permission to steal?

 

[GoBack]

Print it on t shirts, trademark mbananas

 

[madbananas]

Sounds about right.

It makes me think with all the chaos going on, we are maybe the ones who are actually responding accurately. Maybe we aren't maladaptive. Maybe we are divine beings who have been planted on this earth to Highlight the effect of all the hate in the world, and it's just the case that no one is listening You'll have to excuse me, my mind goes weird at this time of night, especially after a day of deep sadness

Hahahaha I like it. Bookmarked. Permission to steal?

of course!!!

Print it on t shirts

Definitely a T-shirt I'd be wearing all day every day

 

[Green Destiny]

I never got into twitter, in hindsight that was for the best because it's a gigantic cesspool.

 

[madbananas]

I never got into twitter, in hindsight that was for the best because it's a gigantic cesspool.

it is a gigantic cesspool! Don't try get into it, the first time I went on it I never got into it lol but the second time I became addicted! That was when I was more popular though and not ostracised for being suicidal. Now there's no purpose for someone like me on it because as I said they ostracised me. Now looking at it, it's for the good and I'm glad kind of glad I'm not part of It anymore, albeit still sad that my life took a horrid turn