Dear Anne,
I am on a chat site with multiple rooms that cater to a big list of topics. There are general common areas, rooms for certain age groups, political, religious and other various topics. Unfortunately, a few chatters in our common room find it rewarding to instigate and poke others on their political beliefs and Presidential candidates. It drives people bonkers because it only boils down to political bullying.
How should we handle those types of people?
Regards,
Sammie D. – Canton, Ohio
Dear Sammers,
In the realm of chat rooms, there exist three topics that one should approach with caution: politics, religion, and the economy. These subjects, like volatile powder kegs, have the potential to ignite heated debates and obliterate any semblance of online civility.
US Politics, in particular, stands out as a perpetual source of contention. The digital landscape reverberates with the clash of extreme viewpoints from both major parties. News organizations, unfortunately, contribute to the cacophony rather than quelling it. It appears that everyone now harbors aspirations of becoming a political opinion columnist.
Gone are the days of Brinkley, Cronkite, and Rather, those paragons of journalistic integrity. Instead, we find ourselves immersed in an era of investigative journalism and political pundits who thrive on sensationalism. Their relentless rhetoric only fans the flames of political discord across the American panorama.
Intentionally, I expose myself to a wide expanse of political perspectives and opinions. My liberal inclinations are no secret, yet I also adhere to constitutional principles. I deliberately engage with dissenting political viewpoints and opinions, often alongside my Republican friends. These interactions foster logical, thoughtful discussions, where we seek common ground.
However, engaging with keyboard warriors is an exercise in sheer imprudence and folly. The remedy? Simply remove them from your view and move forward.
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