Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Come say it to my face.

Hi, hello. Social networking.... ugh. I love computers and technology as much as the next guy, but while they're  fantastic and useful tools, they're crippling our social skills. Thus, I'm going to propose a revolution... I'll call it the "Say that to my face revolution". Whether what you have to say to me is good, bad, or indifferent I want you to say it to my face. If you think my blog sucks, say it to my face. If you think I'm a terrible person, say it to my face. If you're confused about why I'm writing how nobody will say anything to anyone's face because they're too busy using technology to do it so they don't have to suffer the awkwardness and discomfort of saying something to somebody's face, come say it to my face! Unless you're following from another state or far off city. I, then, give you permission to post or text it, but if you see me make sure you ask if I remember your post or text to my face.
It's so easy to say rude things to somebody if you don't have to see their reaction. Don't get me wrong, I take advantage of text messaging convenience, but I'm not going to full on argue and insult you via text (anymore). It's too easy. I think there would be a lot more humility on this planet if people actually had to suffer consequences for things they said. I would say people are 86% less likely to properly handle a bad situation now that they can use text to do it instead of having to actually have a human interaction. The length of arguments is at an all time high, some lasting days or even weeks! Doing it old school makes for a much quicker resolution because everybody feels better after a good yell followed by breaking something (hopefully not a hand breaking on a wall).

Text arguing also gives an advantage to whomever is smartest and not just whomever is loudest, the fastest talker, or the most intimidating physically. You  don't need to make an immediate response so there's plenty of time to think of your response and possibly do some necessary research. I hate that people can whip out their iphone and check facts via google instead of actually having to know things.
In short, screw you text message, email, or other various social network fighting. You're ruining peoples self confidence and overall people skills. It's a shame that people have to be worried about meeting new people because of facebook stalking and being googled. Not to turn this in to a "chicken or egg" argument, but are people douches because they can facebook stalk or were people always this intrusive and snobby and social networking is just a tool that amplifies it?
If you have a problem with any of this come say it to my face! (unless previously discussed criteria are met).

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