Behind every account is a real person.
As fans, it’s okay to have different opinions or to hold people accountable for their actions. At the same time, we hope we can all be a little more mindful of the words we choose, especially online.
It’s easy to get caught up and join hate trains or say things in the heat of the moment, but words can stay with someone far longer than we realize. Wishing harm on others or encouraging it should never become something we accept as normal, regardless of the situation.
It’s heartbreaking how online bullying has become so easy to normalize. We hope it doesn’t take an unfortunate situation for us to remember that our words have consequences and that kindness is never wasted.
We never truly know what someone may be carrying behind the screen. A little more empathy, patience, and understanding can go a long way.
Let’s continue striving to make our communities, both online and offline, places rooted in compassion, respect, and humanity. The words we leave behind matter more than we may ever realize.