Two types of social media members

[dev553344]

I'm noticing there are two types of social media members. The type that are genuine and friendly. And those that only attack and run a slander campaign. Has anyone else noticed the two types of social media people?

It's almost like the yin yang of social media, those that follow the light and those that follow the darkness.

I have found that I have to control my environment. On facebook I just only have my highschool friends and family so no problems there. But on forums I have to use the ignore feature quite a bit.

 

[dev553344]

The really interesting thing about this, is that I really don't have problems on Facebook regarding the dark people. I only find that problem on forums, anyone know why?

 

[JohnDB]

I'm noticing there are two types of social media members. The type that are genuine and friendly. And those that only attack and run a slander campaign. Has anyone else noticed the two types of social media people?

It's almost like the yin yang of social media, those that follow the light and those that follow the darkness.

I have found that I have to control my environment. On facebook I just only have my highschool friends and family so no problems there. But on forums I have to use the ignore feature quite a bit.

What you are not understanding is that being of sound mental health is not a prerequisite for joining social media. And plenty of people use SM to vent their "crazy". Where anonymity is a perceived 1st ammendment right....it's being used as a license to spread propaganda and hate farming. Basically since misery loves company they are trying to make you as crazy as they are so they can have friends. (As pathetic as that is)

 

[dev553344]

What you are not understanding is that being of sound mental health is not a prerequisite for joining social media. And plenty of people use SM to vent their "crazy". Where anonymity is a perceived 1st ammendment right....it's being used as a license to spread propaganda and hate farming. Basically since misery loves company they are trying to make you as crazy as they are so they can have friends. (As pathetic as that is)

Sure, that probably describes some of the problem. I'm wondering if there are people that just enjoy being rude to others. Ya know kind of a personality trait.

 

[JohnDB]

Sure, that probably describes some of the problem. I'm wondering if there are people that just enjoy being rude to others. Ya know kind of a personality trait.

That's the "crazies" just venting their "outrage".
It's a lured trap....
Most people are not that into social media

 

[Ziggy]

Iron sharpens iron...

I was just thinking a few minutes ago... (I do that sometimes)

If everyone got along perfectly, we would become so compliant. People would just go about their day, yes sir, yes ma'am.
Nobody would bother learning anymore or searching scriptures, because everything was fine.

Pro 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Ecc 10:10
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

And it's not just social media.. I got this one thorn and she got steal in that bite.
And because of her, I find myself drawing strength from the Lord for patience, kindness, LONGSUFFERING, ...

Maybe there has to be darkness in order to see the light?
How else do you learn to discern good from evil or right from wrong?

Take it as a challenge to sharpen your resolve to walk in the spirit and not of the world.

Just thinking...
hugs

 

[dev553344]

That's the "crazies" just venting their "outrage".
It's a lured trap....
Most people are not that into social media

Yep, I'm sure that is probably the case. My ex wife was somewhat sadistic and if you let her know something was bothering you she would increase that behavior just to be annoying I think. She seemed to enjoy it.

 

[dev553344]

Iron sharpens iron...

I was just thinking a few minutes ago... (I do that sometimes)

If everyone got along perfectly, we would become so compliant. People would just go about their day, yes sir, yes ma'am.
Nobody would bother learning anymore or searching scriptures, because everything was fine.

Pro 27:17
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Ecc 10:10
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

And it's not just social media.. I got this one thorn and she got steal in that bite.
And because of her, I find myself drawing strength from the Lord for patience, kindness, LONGSUFFERING, ...

Maybe there has to be darkness in order to see the light?
How else do you learn to discern good from evil or right from wrong?

Take it as a challenge to sharpen your resolve to walk in the spirit and not of the world.

Just thinking...
hugs

Yes that is also true. Opposing our ideas can be a difficult thing to endure. I have changed my beliefs a little from the forum. But I also find that some of the ideas I don't need and try to just ignore them.

 

[JohnDB]

Yes that is also true. Opposing our ideas can be a difficult thing to endure. I have changed my beliefs a little from the forum. But I also find that some of the ideas I don't need and try to just ignore them.

Hubris or crazy tells us that we are perfectly correct and without error....

 

[Pearl]

I'm noticing there are two types of social media members. The type that are genuine and friendly. And those that only attack and run a slander campaign. Has anyone else noticed the two types of social media people?

It's almost like the yin yang of social media, those that follow the light and those that follow the darkness.

I have found that I have to control my environment. On facebook I just only have my highschool friends and family so no problems there. But on forums I have to use the ignore feature quite a bit.

On Facebook I only have friends that I know personally or have met on Christian forums.

 

[dev553344]

Hubris or crazy tells us that we are perfectly correct and without error....

Such are the self righteous and those that are hurting enough that they don't want to look inside and evaluate themselves for error? Perhaps they can't handle the pain of self reflection?

 

[dev553344]

On Facebook I only have friends that I know personally or have met on Christian forums.

Good rule to follow!

 

[ShineTheLight]

Sure, that probably describes some of the problem. I'm wondering if there are people that just enjoy being rude to others. Ya know kind of a personality trait.

Some of those who "enjoy being rude to others" are paid shills.

They are doing everything to make people not enjoy each other. Those who are working to plot against the people.

 

[dev553344]

Some of those who "enjoy being rude to others" are paid shills.

They are doing everything to make people not enjoy each other. Those who are working to plot against the people.

Yes that too I'm sure.

 

[marks]

The really interesting thing about this, is that I really don't have problems on Facebook regarding the dark people. I only find that problem on forums, anyone know why?

A Christian forum is not like any other, since we are here spiritual connected to each other, and spiritually opposed by those in darkness. Other forums don't have the same dynamic.

Much love!

 

[marks]

Sure, that probably describes some of the problem. I'm wondering if there are people that just enjoy being rude to others. Ya know kind of a personality trait.

I think there are some with a pathological need to emotionally feed on others, and that they find Christian forum to be a fertile field for this considering so many of us want to be nice.

Much love!

 

[JohnDB]

Such are the self righteous and those that are hurting enough that they don't want to look inside and evaluate themselves for error? Perhaps they can't handle the pain of self reflection?

Actually it was a psychological study.

They put people in a room with NOTHING except for a terminal that the subjects were warned would administer electric shocks. There was nothing to do in the room. Nothing to occupy their minds with. The subjects were suggested to do some self reflection while waiting.

90% of the participants would rather give themselves painful electric shocks than spend meaningful time in self reflection.

 

[Gottservant]

Vessels for wrath, vessels for Glory.

It's nothing new.

Resurrection for life, resurrection for condemnation.

It's nothing new.

 

[Bob Estey]

I'm noticing there are two types of social media members. The type that are genuine and friendly. And those that only attack and run a slander campaign. Has anyone else noticed the two types of social media people?

It's almost like the yin yang of social media, those that follow the light and those that follow the darkness.

I have found that I have to control my environment. On facebook I just only have my highschool friends and family so no problems there. But on forums I have to use the ignore feature quite a bit.

I've noticed in church there seem to be two types, those who are trying to follow Jesus, and those who are trying to make a name for themselves.

 

[Scott Downey]

I think there are some with a pathological need to emotionally feed on others, and that they find Christian forum to be a fertile field for this considering so many of us want to be nice.

Much love!

Sociopaths, I have known a few, have no genuine empathy

The term sociopath refers to someone living with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) — as does the term psychopath.

The most recent edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-5), which mental health professionals use to diagnose mental health conditions, defines ASPD as a consistent disregard for rules and social norms and repeated violation of other people’s rights.

People with the condition might seem charming and charismatic at first, at least on the surface, but they generally find it difficult to understand other people’s feelings. They often:

• break rules or laws
• behave aggressively or impulsively
• feel little guilt for harm they cause others
• use manipulation, deceit, and controlling behavior

sociopaths - Bing