I try to blog with a conscience. I try to avoid attacking others and posting the worst side of myself, the dark and sinful thoughts that come out of no where that really come directly from my sin-nature. I was reading
this and wondered, do the people who do constantly post harsh things ever think about what their words reflect on themselves? That their words paint them to be a person I wouldn't smile at on the street? Do they care?
I do care. When I walk down a street in Seattle I smile at people, and I'd like it if they smiled back.
From this point forward when I encounter those harsh posts, I am going to make an effort to do two things:
1. Not comment.
2. If I must comment, do so with a kind spirit not one that grows the darkness
5 comments:
Don't comment. No matter how tempting. I received a nasty comment last week that riled me up so much I tried to hunt the person down, but was unable to email/find. After I simmered down I had to remind myself that I KNOW who I am, what I've I am experiencing, and the truth behind my feelings. No matter how much I want to post my rebuttal I don't want to give their negativity a voice.
The only way to silence it is to be silent. I know it's hard!
Well said and I agree with Rebekah!
I have a hard time not commenting, but usually my better judgment wins and I decide I don't want to start a cyber argument!
I agree with Rebekah too. The only thing that fuels up nasty commenters is your reaction. Don't bother. Just ignore them. Not an easy task, I know, but it's the best thing you can do.
i completely agree! :)
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