As we are the first generation to grow up with internet, we make the
best out of it. However, there are some
disadvantages regarding it.
As we can freely surfed it without restrictions in most sites –like
age restriction or parental guidance to some-we are granted the freedom to do
whatever it is that we want. This may result in an irresponsible post or status
update. To prevent this from happening, here are some tips on how to
responsibly handle your social media accounts:
TIP #01: THINK TWICE, THRICE BEFORE POSTING
Many people posts risqué or disturbing pictures or statuses directed to
a certain individual that he/she may or may not know. It makes them the target
of criticisms and hurtful jokes. One example of this are the memes. There are
some inappropriate memes being posted online that shatters that particular
persons’ self-esteem. Like the one who was photographed –without her consent or
knowledge- sleeping in a bus, with her mouth wide open by a total stranger.
That ‘total stranger’ took it upon himself to post the unauthorized picture
online and garner the attention he ‘might be’ craving. Though it comes in both
positive and negative forms. He may think that it was just a harmless prank,
but he unknowingly made fun of that person.
TIP # 02: DO NOT LET
YOUR EMOTIONS GET THE BEST OF YOU
There are times when you had that ‘spur of the moment.’ You had a fight
with your parents, you had an argument with your boyfriend/ girlfriend, you
failed the exam, you and your friend of 10 years got into a misunderstanding. To
tame that burning anger, hated, you result to bashing them, cursing them or
revealing their embarrassing experiences ONLINE- mind you, where many people
can see it, can access it. Since what we are discussing about is responsible
internet handling, don’t let your emotions hinder your way of thinking. Trust me,
you will not like its results. Been there done that. And in the end, guilt eat
me away. And as a friendly advice, I suggest you go make up with that person
and don’t go near social media sites unless you make amends.
AND LASTLY, TIP #
03: KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Now, if you want to
post statuses composing of curse words, revealing and inappropriate images of
yourself or your friends and even sharing unsightly articles it is ALL UP TO
YOU. Just know that the perception of the people around you might change and the
only thing that you can do about it is to be civilized and don’t draw attention
to yourself in the social media. Well, if you want to gain recognition, do it
in a more conventional and approved way. Like posting videos of talents and
such. Let us not degrade ourselves to a lower level.
