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Social media should I stay off it?

Joe

This is a daft thing i know, but earlier I made the mistake of commenting on something in a local FB group.  Someone had posted a lost driving licence they found outside Tesco, I said I didn't understand why people posted this on FB and went on to suggest they could've handed it back in to Tesco, popped it round or posted it.  All logical to me. 

I got quite an aggressive responsive accusing me of being gods gift and was I having a bad day.  I've smoothed it over, but I'm thinking maybe I need to come off social media or general forums areas where people just don't get what I might be saying.  This is not the first time something like this happens and I find it quite distressing.  Should I just disengage? What do you guys do?

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  • It can be frustrating and distressing to receive aggressive or negative responses on social media or online forums, especially when you are just trying to share your opinion or offer helpful suggestions. It's important to remember that online communication can often be misinterpreted, and people may not always respond in a kind or rational manner.

    If you find that engaging in social media or online forums is causing you distress, it may be helpful to take a break from these platforms or limit your use of them. You can also consider adjusting your privacy settings or unfollowing or blocking individuals who are causing you distress.

    In addition, it may be helpful to practice healthy communication strategies when engaging online, such as taking a moment to think before responding, using non-confrontational language, and avoiding making assumptions about other people's intentions or beliefs.

    Ultimately, the decision to engage or disengage from social media and online forums is a personal one. It's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being and do what feels right for you.

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  • It can be frustrating and distressing to receive aggressive or negative responses on social media or online forums, especially when you are just trying to share your opinion or offer helpful suggestions. It's important to remember that online communication can often be misinterpreted, and people may not always respond in a kind or rational manner.

    If you find that engaging in social media or online forums is causing you distress, it may be helpful to take a break from these platforms or limit your use of them. You can also consider adjusting your privacy settings or unfollowing or blocking individuals who are causing you distress.

    In addition, it may be helpful to practice healthy communication strategies when engaging online, such as taking a moment to think before responding, using non-confrontational language, and avoiding making assumptions about other people's intentions or beliefs.

    Ultimately, the decision to engage or disengage from social media and online forums is a personal one. It's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being and do what feels right for you.

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