As I scroll through more and more comment sections on social media posts, it never fails that there are very few nice comments. I have become so frustrated at how people online will even judge and bash people they have never met, especially celebrities they only know by their appearances or acting roles. I literally can't stand it. I am not saying I haven't been hateful online, because I have (in a message which is just as hurtful) and I still feel guilty for doing it. Those words I sent were uncalled for and out of being upset but still words that shouldn't have been said to that person. Same goes for "fans" posting hateful comments on articles, pictures, and so on of that celebrity. When you read something or look at picture and don't have anything nice to say in that comment you think you should leave, just keep scrolling. Don't click the comment button if you are just going to spread hate.
Comment what you would want to read on your post. I am sure you don't want to read, "This girl is awful, fat. No guy will ever ask her out," "This guy is just seeking attention, he's not even cute," and what about this "Their personality is dry and their talent is not even real." Those weren't very nice were they? That is what rude comments can and do look like. Those are just some that are not as cruel as I have seen while just scrolling through a comment section on social media. I want to start seeing, "Girl, you are so beautiful. Keep smiling," "Dude, great message. Keep spreading good vibes," and "You both are amazing. Keep showing your amazing talents. You both are a joy to watch." Aren't those much better and ones you would love to be on the receiving end of, too?
Most people online are all like spread love, and stop hating but most of the time that is not the case. More often than not, there are people hiding behind computer or phone screens, who think it is okay to say mean things in someone's comments.
If you don't like what they put on their social media page then, let me ask you this: why did you leave a comment? Why say anything if you are going to try to bring someone down?
The main point of this article is not to hate on the people who fill the comment section with hate, but to show everyone why social media can make anyone a bully. We, yes everyone, can think it is okay to be rude online because their is a screen in-between us and that person. No, it is still wrong. No matter who you are bashing, whether it be someone in the government, celebrity, a stranger, or someone you know, please be kind. What you do and say online never goes away.
People will say, "If you can't take the rude comments then don't post on social media." I'm not saying that, because these websites weren't meant for us to share hate all the time. I think they were meant for us to share love, kindness, and keep in touch with people.
It takes one comment to change someone's day, wouldn't you want it to change it for the better?
Make someone's day better instead of making it a nightmare. Love a little more, hate a lot less.