I've noticed this on G+ as well.
I've noticed this on G+ as well. Memes, Sendcards ( or whatever they're called) and others trying to convey a thought in way less than 140 characters.
Heck, I've even laughed at a few.
However, are these things destroying the foundation of communication and that being the ability to create a coherent thought and express it in a manner that can withhold criticism?
I think so. Go ahead, find one of these things in your stream or wall or wherever and disagree with the sentiment. Call it an experiment if you want. Watch how the OP or their adherents will treat you.
The art of communicating respectfully and with discussion seems to be dwindling.
The Writing on the Wall: How Facebook is destroying our capacity for political debate. http://google.com/producer/s/CBIw8ZnwsQE
http://google.com/producer/s/CBIw8ZnwsQE
Heck, I've even laughed at a few.
However, are these things destroying the foundation of communication and that being the ability to create a coherent thought and express it in a manner that can withhold criticism?
I think so. Go ahead, find one of these things in your stream or wall or wherever and disagree with the sentiment. Call it an experiment if you want. Watch how the OP or their adherents will treat you.
The art of communicating respectfully and with discussion seems to be dwindling.
The Writing on the Wall: How Facebook is destroying our capacity for political debate. http://google.com/producer/s/CBIw8ZnwsQE
http://google.com/producer/s/CBIw8ZnwsQE
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Some guy posted a cards about the gloriousness of beards. I said beards are for people who are too ugly to go outside without covering their face.
That one opened a firestorm of bearded backlash. Granted, in their defense, if you don't really know my sense of humor it might have come off as antagonistic.
Like I said, some people forget its just the webz.. I will admit though, the beard comment ruffled my feathers a bit.. Then I laughed.