Joe was scrolling through Facebook one day when he came across a post on Carl's timeline expressing a dislike for the color pink. Joe, who absolutely LOVES pink, felt compelled to comment.
THE ISSUES:
Is Carl wrong? Since they are both stating an opinion, their feelings and preferences cannot be wrong. No matter how much Joe demands that Carl should like the color pink, he isn't likely going to change Carl's mind unless he is able to change how Carl feels. Both parties should learn to respect that others have opinions which differ from their own and let it go. Instead they choose to have an intelligent debate. However, as is so often the case online, the conversation takes an ugly turn as Joe attempts to grasp the origin of Carl's vehement dislike for the color pink.
"What is it about pink that you hate so much," Joe asks.
"Pink is a secondary
color and I do not like secondary colors," Carl replies.
"Wait… Pink isn't a
secondary color!" Joe demands, "It's a tint you idiot!"
PRESENTATION OF
EVIDENCE:
Since pink is actually derived
by mixing red and white, Joe insists that Carl is
basing his opinion on incorrect facts and is therefore wrong (and apparently stupid). However, this newly
gained information does not change Carl's opinion about the color. The two men continue to debate the issue with
Joe demonstrating the process of creating a "tint" and Carl providing examples
of the secondary colors of light, mixing red and blue.
The two being to argue whether magenta is a shade of pink. Data is presented peppered with inflammatory memes, biased viral videos, and bogus news sources.
Neither is willing to budge.
"I don't care, I just don't like the color pink. It's too flowery for me." Says Carl, "And I think you are dumb for liking it!"
"Flowery or not, it's still a cool color!" insists Joe, "So get bent!"
With deliberations coming straight back to opinions and feelings, two grown adults have been reduced to name calling and slinging obscenities (which makes them look completely foolish). They begin arguing over the merits of being "flowery" as others join in, taking sides and presenting their own opinions and arguments.
OUTCOME:
The two men are no longer friends.
Their friends are no longer friends.
Incorrect information is shared, further dumbing down the interwebs.
Carl still hates pink.
Joe still loves pink.
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED:
Social media is the number one perpetrator of false information.
One should always verify facts before sharing them.
Arguing on social media is an utter waste of time and makes you look silly.
xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting)
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The two being to argue whether magenta is a shade of pink. Data is presented peppered with inflammatory memes, biased viral videos, and bogus news sources.
Neither is willing to budge.
"I don't care, I just don't like the color pink. It's too flowery for me." Says Carl, "And I think you are dumb for liking it!"
"Flowery or not, it's still a cool color!" insists Joe, "So get bent!"
With deliberations coming straight back to opinions and feelings, two grown adults have been reduced to name calling and slinging obscenities (which makes them look completely foolish). They begin arguing over the merits of being "flowery" as others join in, taking sides and presenting their own opinions and arguments.
OUTCOME:
The two men are no longer friends.
Their friends are no longer friends.
Incorrect information is shared, further dumbing down the interwebs.
Carl still hates pink.
Joe still loves pink.
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED:
Social media is the number one perpetrator of false information.
One should always verify facts before sharing them.
Arguing on social media is an utter waste of time and makes you look silly.
xoxo Siren Kimmie (HDIC Girls Rock Metal Detecting)
© 2018 Siren Kimmie/Girls Rock Metal Detecting. All Rights Reserved.
Check out Girls Rock Metal Detecting at all of these fine establishments:
Online: http://www.GirlsRockMetalDetecting.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GirlsRockMetalDetectingOfficial
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsRockMetalDetecting
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeRockMetalDetecting/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsrockmd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GirlsRockMD
Ello: https://ello.co/sirenkimmie
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