HATEFUL PEOPLE >:(

I wonder why people get all riled up when someone makes a DNI (Do Not Interact) list or fills their bio with stickers, blinkies, and gifs. It seems like this generation has become incredibly hateful—you can't post anything publicly without receiving some form of backlash, even in your own little online space.

If someone wants to post about their interests, their DNIs, their struggles, or anything personal, why should it matter? Sure, maybe half the people online have posted about the same thing, but what harm does it actually do? It doesn’t affect anyone directly, and all anyone has to do is simply scroll past if they're not interested. Personal posts aren’t meant to be ground-breaking; they’re just expressions of one’s thoughts, and originality shouldn’t be required in every instance.

Now, I get that what’s considered “harmful” can vary from person to person. Some people might find certain posts triggering, and I respect that. But in most cases—like seeing 10 similar DNI or vent posts—it’s not harmful. You’ll be fine. If a post doesn’t align with your personal taste or interests, the solution is easy: scroll past or mute it.

What I truly don’t understand is the hate itself. Anonymity makes it easy to leave hateful comments, but why does someone feel the need to mock someone’s poetry by calling it "corny"? Why can’t people just let others express themselves in their own little bubble without feeling the need to tear them down?

I believe in freedom of expression. That being said, there are basic human morals we should all follow. If a post is racist, homophobic, discriminatory, or violating someone’s safety, of course, that’s a different story. In those cases, a block or reporting the content makes sense. But outside of that, why can’t people just allow others to exist online as they are?

Everyone should have the freedom to express themselves, and everyone should be able to have their own opinions. No one is inherently a good person, but it’s how we treat others—especially online—that reflects who we are.

Argue with the wall, although this should be the standard, it is unfortunately just my opinion.