I initially made a Twitter account to run away from the rest of the world, to express myself and just tweet my thoughts without anyone's knowledge. I would tweet things that I felt, saw and think. Nowadays, I feel like I can't anymore. Why? SOCIETY.
I'm sure everybody wants to act how they wish and wherever, but these days it seems so impossible to do so.
Nobody likes to be judged, but then again go judging other people, including me.
See, since I decided to follow more Malaysians than others, I noticed a trend.
An interesting yet shocking trend.
They call it "bashing".
What do they do when they "bash" someone?
bash (b
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"v. bashed, bash·ing, bash·es
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It seems that every time someone tries to fit in, there'll always be someone there to shoot them down. Focusing on Twitter, I see that when someone tweets something that is quite normal to me still gets bashed, only because some people just can't seem to get it through their puny narrow minds that some people do tweet whatever they want.
1. To strike with a heavy, crushing blow: The thug bashed the hood of the car with a sledgehammer.
2. To beat or assault severely: The police arrested the men who bashed an immigrant in the park.
3. Informal To criticize (another) harshly, accusatorially, and threateningly: "He bashed the . . . government unmercifully over the . . . spy affair" (Lally Weymouth)." - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bash
By definition, you understand that "bashing" someone would be to intentionally severely hurt someone ephysically.
Twitter users now seem to take "bashing" to another new level where it's not only physical, but also emotional and mental.
They "bash" someone by sending hurtful tweets to whomever they negatively judge to injure their ego, confidence and self esteem.
Twitter users now seem to take "bashing" to another new level where it's not only physical, but also emotional and mental.
They "bash" someone by sending hurtful tweets to whomever they negatively judge to injure their ego, confidence and self esteem.
This is also what's now known to be "cyber-bullying".
Cyber bullying has caused many deaths in the past recent years due to the mental and emotional stress that some people face. These deaths are caused by both murder and suicides. False information and misunderstandings online, be it Twitter, Facebook or wherever else passed on by irresponsible individuals often cause much distress to the party being discussed and also to the society.
It seems that every time someone tries to fit in, there'll always be someone there to shoot them down. Focusing on Twitter, I see that when someone tweets something that is quite normal to me still gets bashed, only because some people just can't seem to get it through their puny narrow minds that some people do tweet whatever they want.
Having said that, I would like to state that I DO NOT CONDONE TWEETING WHATEVER ONE WANTS JUST BECAUSE IT'S THEIR ACCOUNT. Now, both "basher" and "bashee" can't blame each other for the distress caused to each other nor society.
"Bashee" needs to understand that even if the account is yours, you must respect those who follow you and please don't make up self proclaimed titles for yourself, unless you're sure you can own and work that title.
"Basher" needs to not be so judgmental, no matter how unacceptable someone's statement seems to be to you. It just shows your immaturity when you just randomly tweet mean things to someone you don't even know just because others are doing it too. If you must say something, try to advice them or share some kind words. If you personally know them, then take whatever action you see appropriate.
This "bashing" trend is not healthy. It hurts everyone, not just the individual(s) being discussed.
I do not exclude myself when I say "bashing people on Twitter is so immature and stupid". I do admit that I have, at some point, "bashed" someone. I try to keep away from "Twitter drama", but at times, I admit that I can't help but join in.
I do not exclude myself when I say "bashing people on Twitter is so immature and stupid". I do admit that I have, at some point, "bashed" someone. I try to keep away from "Twitter drama", but at times, I admit that I can't help but join in.
I would like the "bashing' to stop here with me, right here and now, but it shan't stop til everyone acts sensibly.
Note: I do write like as if I'm so damn mature, I know you're judging right now. Just so you know, I write both for myself and readers. It's to help us realize things.
FATIN A'LIA
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