Psst... Hey Facebook Activists, please keep in mind that your friends on Facebook are part of your network. Facebook states average user has about 130 friends, but many of us have many, many more contacts listed. In most cases, the majority of the Friends represent the various relationships we have form over the years-even pre-FB.
With that stated, we must keep in mind that we associate with those with which we see commonalities- those with our interests and our common pursuits. Your politically charged posts, in most cases, are viewed solely by your network. Every like and comment reinforces the confirmation bias we all have and and frankly enjoy. Who doesn't appreciate the agreement and the belief that other view issues congruently? But where is your message going when only your choir is being preached to?
This could be a very dangerous practice that continues to compartmentalize our thinking and may enable apathy under the facade of the rhetoric. I must admit that at times I have displayed a proclivity for this type of messaging as well, however; I also make a conserted effort to participant beyond this digital arena.
We must be sure that we move our rhetoric to actually relieving the suffering in your community and organizing our neighbors toward a collective prosperty.
Don't let your rhectoric reign without a equal response of action.
My .02
Be well.
TSD
