At first I was doubting the validity of the news because it wasn't from reliable webpages like CNN or BBC, it was from some famous Facebook page thou. I prayed that it was just some rumours being spread, but within minutes, it was verified by CNN that it was being shot down by a missile. That feeling.
And also within few minutes, the whole Facebook news feed was flooded with few statuses such as:
"RIP MH17"
"How can this happen?!"
"Let us pray for the safety of the passengers and also the crew on board of #MH17"
I don't understand the main purpose of posting such statuses to be honest. I'm sorry if I offended anybody but this is seriously, something questionable. Now before you continue reading this, I would advice that you keep an open mind, because it might get a lil heaty or offensive for some people.
In my opinion, if you are really, sincerely praying for their safety, you can just do it, without having to tell the whole world to prove that you are praying. Such actions can be done without posting it on Facebook and getting likes as though it's a trend to post "RIP" whenever something happened. I seriously, do not get it also in the tragedy of MH370. If someone were to pray, they would have done it automatically after they get to know about such incident. Ask yourself, do you need such "kind reminders" from the social network to remind you to pray when something has happened? What would you gain when you post such status? Fame? Money? Likes? Or if everyone posted similar things it could ensure the safety of the people? If that is so, let's just stop all the rescue work and start posting status and liking your friend status on social media.
Also, some people who like to share rumours or news which haven't been verified by officials on social media with the caption "I hope it's not true :'(" Oh come on, you hope its not true, then why? Why would you still share such things to make things worse? Have you considered about the feelings of family member's of the passengers on board who might have just read the things you shared? It's already heartbreaking to know that the safety of their family member who are on board are at stake, and with different patterns of bullshit being shared on social media, it would just make them feel worse.
Another thing which I do not understand as well is the purpose of liking such statuses or news. To me, the function of liking a post is to know that you either agree with the person's opinion, or you like what you have read on social medias. An obvious example if someone posted a status like this:
RIP XXX
Within few minutes the status will gain lots of "Like", and I am sure that the person who have posted this status will be constantly checking his/her notifications every 10 seconds to see how many people have liked his/her status. Are you really expressing your condolences to the family of the passengers? Or you just enjoy watching your status being clicked "Liked" by your friends? As for people who have liked such statuses, YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE JUST READ? Are you liking it because you are happy that the person passed away? Or you are jolly because such incident has happened? If it isn't, can someone tell me what is the purpose of liking such status? To prove that you have read the status? Or you are too used to liking every post you saw on Facebook so you liked that as well?
If you are really sorry for these people who are involved in accidents or tragedy, you could have done something more realistic such as reaching them and console them, helping them to pass through this difficult period. Or support them physically and as well mentally so that they know they are not alone in dealing with such matters. Definitely not by posting statuses and watch how many "Likes" you would get in the end of the day. For some who has limited resources, you could offer your prayers and pray for their safety and and also for their family members with a sincere, SINCERE heart.
People, be mindful of what you have posted on social media, and also be mindful what you have clicked "Like" on Facebook. Posting such status won't help the rescue process or the investigating process. If you really want to do something, you do it with all your heart without having to be told by others.
No I am not referring to any person in particular or trying to make people feel bad. I just want to share some of my thoughts on this matter. Blabber session ended.
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