Social Media Bullying

This is not Something to take lightly

Written by Kande Augustine on June 5th 2020

Social Media Bullying is something very prominent on all platforms especially lately with the increased amount of internet traffic so we all would have to face a percentage of it in one way or the other over the different platforms.
What causes Social Media Bullying is the fact that the competition for attention is very high so people will be willing to step on your toes if necessary especially if you pose a threat to them pertaining to your quality of content.
We all have different views and motives yet not everyone is respectful enough to give each other their own space to express themselves on the platforms although there is more than enough room for everyone and the variety of content.
It is not ok to come after someone if you do not like their comment, content or views. Although there is also a very outrageous display of selfishness on the networks which can be a bit upsetting at times, if we are not mature enough to allow this to go unnoticed which is the proper thing to do.
Experience is the greatest teacher although everyone will have their own expertise and strengths. Do not expect everyone to be the same. This is not easy for the majority of us.
I personally will share an abbreviated version of my experiences. “In a nut shell” I will say that the network has its own “Alpha Wolves” (in a context) who’s attempts are to chase you off, so you are required to be very focused on what you are about. What I have observed mainly is that there is a critical amount of repetitive content and shadowing, so I believe this may be causing some of the undue bullying.
No matter what it is we are involved in we have to remember that our Social Media behavior will of course reflect our mannerisms in person. So if you are a bully on Social Media who wants to meet you in person? Especially to do Business with you.
If what you are selling, advertising or your motive is worth the while, it is not necessary to attempt to pull down someone else. Just be yourself, and understand that we are all on the platform for a different purpose so respect everyone’s space. In doing so you will also be respected.
You are all within your rights to support the things you like and keep scrolling for the things you do not. It is not necessary to get personal and go around leaving negative comments or trying to tear people down. It is also not necessary to tell people what to share and how to share it, especially if it is not abusive content.
However you can encourage someone into their best potential if you are a “leader”, but go about it with decorum.
This is my take on Social Media Bullying, and I will love to hear your thoughts.
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