Why do people feel incline to begin scandals, reveal dirty laundry or even dispute relationship issues on social networks? And I am not referring to many of the celebrities. That’s something they are expected to do. I am referring to non-celebrities, regular people like you and I. Are they missing the whole point of social networking? Do they think others care to read their trivial cases?

Time and time I again I read on my newsfeed (and hear about from other people) disputes between couples or friends. I, along with the rest of their friends and family, are informed of things that are considered TMI (too much information). I do not want to read a couple cursing, insulting and throwing dirt to each other’s faces. Those things should be discussed behind closed doors, off the computer. It’s one thing to post general statements about your feelings, good or bad. It’s another thing having a real fight online. I wish I can say the people behaving childishly and ridiculously are teenagers. They are grown ups and some have their own children.

Wait, then we have people who read a status, they happen to not agree, and then they begin an argument for no reason or commit adult bullying. Aren’t our statuses our personal feelings and thoughts? Facebook, for example, is supposed to be connecting and sharing with family and friends and even gain new friends. It should be a fun environment, not a Jerry Springer show. The same thing goes with Twitter. It may sound easy to just day, “Well, if you are not happy with what you read on your newsfeed, then delete people.” In my case, the problems are not directed at me so I do not find it logical to delete people. I make this point because the whole ordeal is embarrassing and irritating. Am I the only one who feels this way?

My opinion:

Grown ups should act like grown ups. They should use social networks for the right reasons…connecting, sharing and networking. It’s okay to write direct messages through Facebook or Twitter to “fight.” It’s private. Keep hideous, childish and personal attacks off the newsfeed. Unfortunately, everyone can read it. Speaking for myself, I appreciate and respect people who address their differences privately. I do not appreciate people publicly slamming one another. What do you gain from that?