The article that I chose to read regarding digital citizenship was Dealing with Cruelty. It is no surprise that people who post on twitter, blogs, and other online forums receive lots of scrutiny, especially if the opinion they share is not very popular. In all actuality, no matter what opinion is shared, people will disagree, and likely react in a hostile manner.
The article was great to read as it gave reasons people struggle to read negative comments and hear harmful words. It then related it to the online forums, where people can hide behind a computer screen, sometimes through anonymous comments, and be very nasty with the things they say about other people. Then, the article took a turn, and gave helpful hints about how to deal with negative comments. One I found a bit comical was a hint that advised the blogger to read cruel comments and words in a silly voice. The goal of the exercise was to take away some of the sting that could be felt if the words were said in a very serious manner. We tend to remember negative events and words way more clearly and vividly than positive moments. Think about it: How many times have you received positive reinforcement, or a compliment, and just shrugged it off? Now think about how many times someone has said something mean to you. It probably struck a chord and you remembered it for a while. There is even a chance that you started to believe the negative thing they said about you, even if it is the farthest thing from the truth. Overall, I am glad that I do not have to worry about very many negative comments. The people in this course have been educated on digital courtesy and respect. I am grateful that all the comments on the blogs that I have seen, both on my blogs and the blogs of others, have been positive, beneficial, and encouraging.
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