Thank god we didn’t have Facebook or offensive meme’s in
1996. We celebrated world cup victory in the most joyous sweetest possible way.
Why? Because no one gave OPINIONS on cricketers or batting styles or the pitch.
Whilst the social media culture is such that everyone finds humor in insulting
others, now it is a trend to grieve on social media: here are few DON’T’s to
follow.
1. 1. Updating pictures of corpses/open caskets
This usually is posted by some random
person obviously not immediate family or a close friend. It usually has a
statement too, ‘’I miss you maami’’
Trust me, no uncle wouldn’t want the entire
cyber world to miss her like that. Not with a picture of his open casket. How
many times do people edit pictures on apps before uploading a selfie? Reason:
you want to look your best !
So why do you think someone else want
themselves to be posted like that?
2. 2. RIP on the wall of deceased or tagging the
deceased
Does the family know? Does his or her
siblings/children who might be studying overseas know? No one wants to wake up
to a Facebook status of a close friend or relative passing away.
Do your background check first !
You might be shocked ! you might be
devastated ! guess what, so are their families.
Let them post first. Let them grieve first.
Let them accept the harsh reality first.
Then post, something respectable, true and
memorable.
3. 3. Suicide updates and gossip : ‘what if’ and ‘what
might have been’
The truth is you wouldn’t know and you
never will. So don’t assume and don’t imagine. Don’t share gossip articles with
your own opinion of how silly/stupid she or he was. Remember all these posts
can be viewed and shared. Do you want to hurt a grieving family or loved ones
with your nasty opinions? Spreading gossip of the deceased is just inhuman,
remember : they are not there to defend themselves !
Depression is a common disorder anyone
could have, anyone can be the next victim. Be more supportive.
It is great that you have a social media
account and you are active on it. Move with the times and trends. But when you
give your opinion, be truthful, be careful and most importantly be human.
