The Internet can be a dark mirror to society’s mood. And if social media is any indicator, the current mood is negative. Across all content platforms, especially Twitter, there are armed camps firing word and image missiles at each other. This only produces more negativity.
The internet behaves like a Greek chorus, chiming in with an opinion on Fergie’s National Basketball Association All-Star Game National Anthem, banning of bump stocks for rifles and what the Kardashians are naming their latest baby.
The amazing tools of the big social platforms have given a megaphone to everyone, yet often, it’s the haters who use it the most. It’s time to, in the words of entrepreneur Gary Vanyerchuk, “make positivity louder.” Everyone who shares content on the Internet has a role to play in the conversation, and that includes you.
The big social platforms are taking steps to quiet the most egregious content. Twitter recently enacted some changes to decrease the presence of bots and hateful posts. Facebook is talking about how it can become a better social citizen, as well. But that’s technology. The real solution lies in the hearts and minds of society, including you.
Here’s how you can do your part to bring more positivity to your own social content.
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