@AryJeayBackup A journalist doesn’t need to be neutral in the sense of having no opinions, but they do need to be committed to facts. Having a position is one thing; selecting only the information that supports that position is another
@S_Mahendrarajah I am disappointed in your reasoning. You claim to be sophisticated, but your perspective is regressive and harmful. People with this mindset are part of why Iran is struggling
@S_Mahendrarajah Revenge is a cycle of loss that holds Iran back. It is time for Iran to move past such outdated sentiments and concentrate energy on what truly matters: economic prosperity and building a brighter future for Iranians
@CristinaNcl To be clear, Pavi is obviously a very different, and much more extreme case study. I would never associate you with the way he behaves or the abuse he directs at others. If my wording suggested that, then I apologise for the misunderstanding. As I say, just observation mine
@CristinaNcl Of course I am. That’s the beauty of it: there’s always something new to learn from people and the way they behave online. You and Pavi will definitely be study cases in my little “book” of observations. Thanks for the lesson Kris
@CristinaNcl I guess you’re more interested in preserving the image of being entirely on the ‘right side’ because you received abuse than in understanding my point. That’s a classic mistake online: believing that being insulted automatically puts someone above observation or criticism
@CristinaNcl My point is about the fanbase dynamic: Trolls use direct insults, while others use more refined language to express the same kind of hostility. Different packaging, but sometimes the same underlying reaction: protecting an idol and attacking the perceived opponent. Hope u get it
@CristinaNcl No insult here, just pattern observation. When a favourite player becomes part of someone’s identity, criticism of that player can feel personal. That’s when you start seeing interesting reactions online, and sports fanbases are a perfect example
@CristinaNcl I’m not excusing their reply. Trolls are part of the usual social media ecosystem. I’m more interested in the bigger picture: how huge sports fanbases behave when emotions take over. That’s where things get fascinating. Your reaction is simply another interesting example
@CristinaNcl You’re right, I’m here to observe and learn. Social media is a fascinating place to study human behaviour, and your case is certainly an interesting example
@Gurillaz_313@AryJeayBackup@Hamed_Zizou And so what? In a few weeks, the mourning period will be over, and the position of Supreme Leader is unlikely to survive much longer. At this point, it seems more harmful than beneficial to the country’s growth and development. Ghalibaf is likely to prioritize economic growth
@AryJeayBackup I think the position of Supreme Leader in Iran may come to an end soon. It has become increasingly obsolete and may even be hindering the country’s development