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Internet vs Real World (lemmy.ca)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Why does it seem people online will openly degrade anyone but out in public everone runs from confrontation? Why is there such social paranoia in public and too scared to socialize with strangers but will happily insult everyone online? If people are so lonely, why don't they talk with people whil le they are out and exchange contact info? It seems more enjoyable talking with immigrants and better to avoid Canadians. I'm not bothered by dealing with someone talking stupid or if someone wants a friendly hug, it's quite easy to have a good time with strangers and I have no concrns about giving my number to continue talking.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Personally I'm not really bothered by how others live, act or react to others or to me. Unless their actions have a direct and immediate effect on my life, I really do not care what others think. I enjoy the saying that states - 'How others think of me is none of my business' ... because personally if someone is unkind to me, I won't give them the satisfaction of showing them how I feel about it.

I live my life and spread as much good will, love and understanding as I possibly can. And that is all I can do.

I do not have any control over the actions or thoughts of others, I am only able to control the forces inside of me ... and really, that is all we are capable of in this world and this life.

The only hope we can give to others is by showing our own example. We can hope that what we do and what we say (or write) will have a positive effect on others and maybe they can witness the example you set and do the same to others. Just as negativity, anger and hatred can be so easily spread ... positivity, love, hope and understanding can be spread the same way by showing it others as often as possible.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

I am fully with you on your general premise, I'm in agreement with you. It's people completely lose their minds and lose all self control as soon as someone says "I don't believe in vaccines", without thinkingabout the people around them everyday in public who never got it and they will never know.

That's what I mean about responding to rage and anger, and not having the humility to care for others without getting wrapped up in having contrary views and being of service and gentle care to others.

I don't ask for agreement or complience in order to be close friends with anyone.