Alas, one of the downsides of social media is that it has created the bravest yet cowardice men. Everyone has the chance to voice their thoughts, ideas and opinions from the safety of their own home, which means for those who have been keeping negative comments to themselves due to fear of confrontation can simply write it out on social media without holding back. Keyboard Warriors seem everywhere these days especially on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Tumblr.
There are two types of keyboard warriors: those who start or join fights randomly, simply seeking attention, and those who are addressing real-life tension or conflict because they do not have the courage to do so face-to-face (Summers, 2013). An example of the first type …show more content…
Comments made by them sometimes lack of relevance or credibility but when it is being pointed out to them, they choose to ignore it and continue spouting their opinions. Keyboard warriors are aggressive, especially to people who does not have the same believes as they do, condemning them, calling them a degrading and rude term in order to express their childish anger. Keyboard warriors are people who usually believe that they are simply voicing their opinions and that they are doing no harm as they type things like "plastic surgery can’t even fix your face” or “He really needs to work …show more content…
However, with their unique profession, the content creators seem to find comfort in the presence of others like them and in turn create a circle of friendship that is exclusive only to them, excluding the viewers and readers. It could be said for celebrities as well. Also, due to their overwhelming responds from the audience, content creators find it tough to give their attention, making some feel like they are being ignored, resulting in them commenting negatively about the person. Such people cannot accept the fact that it is physically impossible to answer everybody or give special attention and be friends with everyone. As stated, it all comes down to the need to be seen and
There are two types of keyboard warriors: those who start or join fights randomly, simply seeking attention, and those who are addressing real-life tension or conflict because they do not have the courage to do so face-to-face (Summers, 2013). An example of the first type …show more content…
Comments made by them sometimes lack of relevance or credibility but when it is being pointed out to them, they choose to ignore it and continue spouting their opinions. Keyboard warriors are aggressive, especially to people who does not have the same believes as they do, condemning them, calling them a degrading and rude term in order to express their childish anger. Keyboard warriors are people who usually believe that they are simply voicing their opinions and that they are doing no harm as they type things like "plastic surgery can’t even fix your face” or “He really needs to work …show more content…
However, with their unique profession, the content creators seem to find comfort in the presence of others like them and in turn create a circle of friendship that is exclusive only to them, excluding the viewers and readers. It could be said for celebrities as well. Also, due to their overwhelming responds from the audience, content creators find it tough to give their attention, making some feel like they are being ignored, resulting in them commenting negatively about the person. Such people cannot accept the fact that it is physically impossible to answer everybody or give special attention and be friends with everyone. As stated, it all comes down to the need to be seen and