I see so many arguments on Facebook because someone posted something that offended someone or was just plain ignorant and other users feel compelled to point this ignorance out to them or convince them of why their opinions are wrong.
The result of this is frustration on the part of all who choose to be involved. It is also a major distraction because everyone who has weighed in keeps checking back for comments, and also continues to try and "one up" those with opposing views.
Common examples I see are comments on political views, questionable photos, or maybe something that is considered TMI (too much information) such as details on an argument with a spouse, a work issue, etc.
I think the one thing we have to consider when we reply to these posts is our intent behind replying. If the intent is pure, and this is your family member or friend, then consider inboxing them or calling them to offer help or kind words. On the other side of things, if your intent is to tell the person they are wrong or otherwise put them down about what they are posting then the optimal answer to this is to just keep scrolling.
I will admit there was a time where I got caught up in these arguments and passion took over but I have realized that it is simply not worth it. If a person posts regular things that offend you then unfollow or unfriend. Social media is not intended to be stressful. It is meant to be informative and fun. We can often help make it that way by being mindful of our own posting, and evaluating our intent before we reply to others.
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