On Facebook

A few weeks ago, I read an article entitled "What Not To Write On Your FB Status Box". It went on to detail the things that you can and cannot post on your FB page. The author then proceeded to malign the people who always talk about how happy they are and what places they've been to and how grand their vacations were. She's also peeved by those who post nothing but sob stories and those who always throw mini pity parties. It seems to me that this author was just mad about every single thing that people post on Facebook. And she's not alone.

There have been many a time when I read statuses that say, "Stop airing your dirty laundry in public," or "I can't believe the things that people are posting on FB nowadays. Where are the smart people?" Why are people so concerned about what other people post on Facebook? I know that it could be annoying sometimes when someone writes, "Goodnight FB," but what's it to the rest of us? Does it affect any of us in a negative way? So what if that girl chooses to write about her tragic breakup or how she could not sleep because her parents are fighting all the time? Too personal, you might say, but it's her story to tell and how she chooses to deal with it is her prerogative. And who knows? Maybe she has no one else to share it with. Believe it or not, some people find it hard to communicate their feelings verbally. Be nice.

We have to stop judging people, online or otherwise. I know that there are repercussions to not having boundaries when it comes to sharing things on social media. If you are really concerned about how a certain person's privacy could potentially be jeopardized because of oversharing, send him/her a private message and express how you feel instead of lambasting that person like it's your damn business. And if his/her posts continue to annoy you, hit UNFRIEND or UNSUBSCRIBE.