Very sad commentary on the online community. You're right about many people using the internet and hiding behind anonymity. It allows all sorts of people to write things without giving them any thought , taking responsibility for such comments, or facing any consequences. I always use my real name online and am aware that what I write will come back to haunt me if I don't act responsibly. The world is a very small place and with the internet, it is made much smaller. We all really need to think before we type hasty comments and hit "submit".
I'm very sorry that Jessie's feelings were hurt, and you too. I'm even sorrier that she is losing her job.
Here's hoping people will think before they post comments and articles in the future (but I guess I shouldn't hold my breath).
CamiKaos
· 1 year ago
it's sad that people so often hide behind the relative anonymity of the internet. You're right, people likely wouldn't say those things to your face, or to hers. I'm sorry she was put in such a position to begin with and even more sorry that she had to suffer the further sticks and stones of unfeeling commenters. Thinking good thoughts for you guys.
Kathleen McDade
· 1 year ago
Oh. Your last line just smacked me in the face. In a good way.
waj
· 1 year ago
First of all, our sympathy and best wishes to you both. I really hope this just is just a push in a new direction that turns out well.
As for the rest: Now you have *me* wondering whether I have ever been that "wch" person to someone else. Certainly I have been coarse with a lucky few people online, if not downright brutal; however, I don't think I have ever done so without knowing who I was talking to/about and pretty sure I have never said anything I would not also say to their face.
Either way, it's some ponderous #afterhours food for thought.
thelittlefluffycat
· 1 year ago
Some people spend the freedom the net gives us like the windfall it is -- and wind up, nouveau riche-style, wasting it on ugliness. There are a lot of bitter people out there, and whatever their situation (maybe just like hers!) I am just sorry they chose to take it out in this way. I have been holding good thoughts for you and Jessie ever since that first anguished online yell of yours. My sister had been laid off just the week before, and just as unexpectedly.
I can't imagine you ever being a "wch," John. :) At the very worst, if you said something along those lines, I imagine you would have explained your frustrations and fears. Even in a case like this, that would have helped.
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I'm very sorry that Jessie's feelings were hurt, and you too. I'm even sorrier that she is losing her job.
Here's hoping people will think before they post comments and articles in the future (but I guess I shouldn't hold my breath).
As for the rest: Now you have *me* wondering whether I have ever been that "wch" person to someone else. Certainly I have been coarse with a lucky few people online, if not downright brutal; however, I don't think I have ever done so without knowing who I was talking to/about and pretty sure I have never said anything I would not also say to their face.
Either way, it's some ponderous #afterhours food for thought.
I can't imagine you ever being a "wch," John. :) At the very worst, if you said something along those lines, I imagine you would have explained your frustrations and fears. Even in a case like this, that would have helped.