I have been watching the slow and continual erosion of personal conduct and manners of society over the years. With my actions in many groups on Facebook , I have seen a massive plunge in these cherished abilities. It seems that most people don't even attempt to put the effort out anymore. With their under-educated mentality they post their few worded statements and that is it. And they expect to receive anything and everything they want. We have to stop this trend and start forcing people to try harder.
In one group a guy posted " I need more spells". Where is the please? And where is the Why? There was no explanation on why he needed more spells, he just wants more. I could send him a 'love spell', when he needs a banishing spell. How in the heck is anyone supposed to know what this guy needs or his intent. And I wish I could say this was a rare thing, but it isn't.
Many people don't put forth an effort to explain themselves or give information of themselves anymore. The Instant Gratification Society has been growing and it is driving me insane. So many more people are using their text message lingo as a way to communicate on social networks. And when they are asked to use English, they say that this is just the internet and that it doesn't matter. If you are going to make a request , then you better present yourself in a better manner than... " I need powerful luv spell." Tell me why you need this powerful spell.
If you are going to ask me and others a question, then also include your point of view. " Has any1 done any energy work?" That is just a general term and could mean many different things. I have rewired my garage while the power was on, so yes I have done some energy work. I have done some energy to burn off some extra energy so that I can sleep. Again energy work. But if this person could have stated it better.... "Has anyone done any energy work? I have been trying to focus my energy so that I can see my aura." That is clear and easy to understand. I would then tell the person about a couple different ways to see your aura.
In a different group, there was a young man that wanted to know how to make wands. So he was told how he can make his own wands. A few days later, he posted that he was selling wands for $5.00 . SO this was a rude and of very poor taste, how dare you throw something together and then try to sell it. Where is that young man's pride and desire to do better? I feel like putting a warning about him out. How can you ethically do such a thing? It would be like me grabbing a tarot deck and the next day try charging $30.00 for a reading.
And who do I blame for all of this? Everyone including myself. is at fault for this behavior continuation to this level. I am forced by admins from other groups to be nice and allow others to be stupid. I have been removed from groups when I ask someone to use 'English" on their next post. I have been called a hater for telling others that their usage of the English language is substandard. My favorite expression that I want to use more and more is " I am sorry but my English to Fucktard Dictionary is on back order." That statement is used for those that refuse to even try to use English in any way that makes sense. Most of the blame goes to the parent that doesn't try to teach their kids how to behave and conduct themselves in public.
And what should we do about this? I think that we must start turning those away that refuse to try conduct themselves and present themselves in a decent manner. We would and should give leeway for those that are not from this nation, and don't know how to speak English very well. I was so happy when one lady told the guy in the first example that he was out of line. I saw two posts from ladies telling a person THAT TYPING LIKE THIS IS YELLING AND VERY RUDE. There are some people that actually do try and need to be supported in their actions. For those that aspire to be leaders we also must be teachers and work to have a better community.
