Many people have taken advantage of this freedom to judge, criticize, and attack others without restraint. From private lives to the everyday behavior of strangers online, anything can become a target of online public opinion. What's concerning is that most of these judgments are made when commentators lack complete information, don't fully understand the situation, and fail to put themselves in the shoes of the person being criticized. Even a small word or action can be blown up into a topic for thousands of comments, insults, and even attacks on honor and dignity.
Socially, the "wave" of judgment has created a toxic environment where empathy, understanding, and tolerance are gradually replaced by prejudice, bias, and extremism. This not only hinders the building of a civilized online community but also erodes moral values in communication and behavior. The "wave" of judgment on social media can leave serious consequences, causing psychological harm to victims when online "attacks" occur in a "mob" format, with one person being attacked by multiple accounts. Often, this "wave" of judgment is group-driven, lacks verification, and rarely relies on a full understanding of the nature of the event. The rapid and uncontrolled spread of social media means that even a small statement, image, or action can become the focus of harsh judgment, because "if everyone says so, then it must be true," making the phenomenon of "collective boycotting" a trend.
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Ms. NTN (residing in Phu Tan district) shared: “In her first year of university, my daughter was so affected by judgmental comments from her friends on social media that she considered dropping out, fearing facing many people. The issue stemmed from a Facebook post my daughter made of family members playing together. However, through the way people online interpreted it, they twisted the story into a distorted narrative and started discussing it. After that incident, my daughter stopped using social media.”
Mr. Nguyen Thanh An (residing in Long Xuyen City, currently working in Ho Chi Minh City) expressed: “On social media, many people are ‘judged’ without the opportunity to defend themselves. They are criticized and boycotted simply for an action or a word. This creates an unfair system of ‘public judgment’ in the online environment, and the line between exercising freedom of speech and personal attacks is very thin. Everyone, regardless of gender or age, can become a victim of online violence, and if we are not vigilant, we too can be drawn into the ‘wave’ of judging others.”
The "wave" of judgment on social media is a negative social phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common, causing many repercussions for individuals and communities. To avoid becoming victims or inadvertently participating in these "verbal attacks," social media users need to control their behavior and use social media responsibly, humanely, and mindfully.
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/mang-xa-hoi-and-lan-song-phan-xet-a421310.html
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