Today I’m thinking about my LIKE differently. Bear with me
even if you don’t have Facebook…
The pressure to LIKE something on FB comes from many
sources. Who posted? What’s the content? Is it culturally popular to LIKE? Who
will see that I liked it? FB has now made it possible to “LIKE” posts with more
than a thumbs up . It’s almost too easy.
The ease (1 click) of liking something has made it possible
to start trends, raise money and awareness, or sway points of view. While these
can be powerful and good things, I’m afraid of the diluting. Of quantity
ruining quality.
The temptation is to log on, like everything, and log off.
But does that really tell anything about anyone. I’ve always held my mouse
button in reservation and I’m more convinced than ever that the world is in a
race to the bottom. A race to have the most likes, or be the one to like the
most things.
Don’t let the powerful, impersonal connectedness of our
world keep us from the engaging with people in a way that is lasting. LIKE the
post if you want, but don’t trade it for a breakfast together. Or a phone call
on the way home from work. Or a handwritten note. My favorite lately is Facetime,
Skype, or a video message.
Bring your best to the interactions/relationships of your
world, I’m saving my LIKES for when it supports my connection and isn’t my only
connection.
J
Am I allowed to like this? 😊
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of wisdom to share and I like the way you share it-that's a gift for sure. Keep it coming. M