I
can already tell you that I am not about to blog what you think I am going to
blog about. I am not about to discuss the traditional ideas of conforming to
mainstream culture to be accepted, nor am I about to talk about the more
complex but equally as discussed topics of culture assimilation, globalization,
and westernization.
What
I am about to talk about is a disturbing conclusion I have come to about current
generations. Current generations are generations of pessimism conformity.
Having
recently entered the internet culture of Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, etc., I
have noticed that a lot of posts and are pessimistic and accepting of
procrastination, sluggishness and low self-esteem.
I
am not about to tell you to “cheer up.”
However,
I do think constantly spreading these messages of unhappiness, failure and procrastination,
things I also experience daily and have been overwhelmed with in the past, are
not helping your fellow internet users. It’s perpetuating the cycle of
negativity.
The
cycle of negativity is something I did not realize existed until I was pulled
out of it myself. I find internet culture does not help stay out of the cycle
of negativity if you are not constantly aware of the potential effects of what
you’re consuming may have on you.
I
am not promoting a lockdown of expression. As a journalist, I support free
speech in all things. However, I do think we need to take a hard look at the
messages we’re sending into circulation and how they affect the general morale
of the internet culture and community.
Yes.
I do think the internet has developed to the point where it has an overall mass
consciousness involving morale. That morale must be cared for and used to help
the world, not to spread negativity and acceptance of the constant negativity.
Do
not be lulled into complacency. Do not give up hope. Join my campaign to
increase positivity on the internet in any way you can.
Have
any questions? Comments? Concerns? There’s a comment box. And if you’re
actually reading this, you probably have my phone number, so just call me.
