Well, I had a first today. An old online buddy 'unfriended' me on Facebook after messaging me calling me a 'propagandist'.
Not a huge deal I suppose, but I have been thinking about it.
I didn't know him that well, but we had been gaming buddies for over a decade.
This forum has members from all over the world, and I'm interested to hear what you guys think.
I don't use facebook too much. The occasional family snap. Liking other people's posts and sometimes writing a comment.
I am also following a few news channels and some that deal with politics and world events.
This decade I have taken a greater interest in world politics. The policies and actions of all countries and governments.
I have been sharing some articles and videos to my timeline which are critical of governments around the world.
Now I am in a quandary. Do I just 'shut up' about such things? Particularly on facebook it might be wise.
Do I just quietly keep informed and say nothing about things I have read about and discovered?
I suppose that if I am going to share stuff online or even socially, I had better be prepared for the backlash.
While I am willing to discuss and debate, and share ideas, I get the impression that some people are very set in their views
and get very emotional about criticism of their chosen 'brand'. I see now why people say 'don't discuss politics'.
People praise the word patriotism. But doesn't that also mean sometimes criticising your own government, your own country?
As I said, I share posts that expose all kinds of governments' corruption, repression, violence and policies.
Here is an example of one of my favourite channels, The Juice Media, who are critical of the Australian government.
Not a huge deal I suppose, but I have been thinking about it.
I didn't know him that well, but we had been gaming buddies for over a decade.
This forum has members from all over the world, and I'm interested to hear what you guys think.
I don't use facebook too much. The occasional family snap. Liking other people's posts and sometimes writing a comment.
I am also following a few news channels and some that deal with politics and world events.
This decade I have taken a greater interest in world politics. The policies and actions of all countries and governments.
I have been sharing some articles and videos to my timeline which are critical of governments around the world.
Now I am in a quandary. Do I just 'shut up' about such things? Particularly on facebook it might be wise.
Do I just quietly keep informed and say nothing about things I have read about and discovered?
I suppose that if I am going to share stuff online or even socially, I had better be prepared for the backlash.
While I am willing to discuss and debate, and share ideas, I get the impression that some people are very set in their views
and get very emotional about criticism of their chosen 'brand'. I see now why people say 'don't discuss politics'.
People praise the word patriotism. But doesn't that also mean sometimes criticising your own government, your own country?
As I said, I share posts that expose all kinds of governments' corruption, repression, violence and policies.
Here is an example of one of my favourite channels, The Juice Media, who are critical of the Australian government.