WHY DO PEOPLE BASH?
by Sharon Masnick
I n our society, social media has been an excellent avenue for people to express how they feel, and to share experiences and opinions. Also, so- cial media is an avenue to comment about others. Sadly, some comments are not always positive and some can become abusive. There are people who think they know more than others. When you try to discuss or argue a topic that they think they know well, they turn to bashing if you do not agree. There are times when people can’t accept or won’t accept a situation, and this is why they would rather bash, thinking that it makes the situation better.
directly. Most people can handle constructive criticism. Years ago, it was suggested to me to write down how I felt and what I want to express, and file it away for 24 hours; reread the next day and see if I still wanted to share on social media. Making comments on social media is so different than expressing them in person. I think it allows a feeling of strength and makes it easy to be bold. Soon we will have a New Year and I think each of us should really try to be kinder and more understand- ing of each other. I hope we will look for something positive in every day, even if some days we have to look really hard.
Sometimes, jealousy will moti- vate people to bash, and this will, in turn, make them feel better. It is a way for them to get back at those who have more or who have been more successful. Lots of times, kennel clubs, officers, exhibitors, and judges are bashed on social media. I read comments at times and think that making these statements public is not helpful to others. It appears to be a method to get others to agree. I feel the com- ments would be better directed to the actual person or situation that they feel they need to bash. Men- tion those things that bother you to the club officers or to the person
“THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY KNOW MORE THAN OTHERS. WHEN YOU TRY TO DISCUSS OR
My name is Sharon Masnick, and I have owned a Pomeranian since I was 18. I began to be interested in the entire Toy Group when, for 17 years, I handled the advertising and editorial for Top Notch Toys. I resigned in 2011 to pur- sue judging. I am now happy to say that I can judge BIS, the Toy Group, Junior Showmanship, Azawakhs, Shetland Sheepdogs, and several Non-Sporting breeds. I am a breeder-judge for Poms, Toy Fox Terriers, Japanese Chin, and Pekingese. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ARGUE A TOPIC THAT THEY THINK THEY KNOW WELL, they turn to bashing if you do not agree.”
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