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constructive criticism and empathy. A culture EFFECTS OF OVER-EXPOSURE: Excessive
of forgiveness and second chances can allow online criticism can have serious effects,
individuals to learn from their mistakes making people feel anxious and sad. It creates
without harsh judgement. Fostering a a mean online world, causing individuals to
supportive environment is key to navigating become afraid and fake to avoid being picked
the complexities of sharing and learning from on. This not only impacts individuals but also
mistakes. affects trust levels and contributes to a culture
that discourages openness and authenticity.
INSTANCE OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE: Cancel
culture has led to excessive exposure for STRICKING A BALANCE: Balancing the
individuals who make minor mistakes in sharing of mistakes online is crucial. At the
today's society. Even small missteps can same time as sharing errors is important for
quickly go viral on social media, resulting in learning, revealing every small flaw can create
severe backlash. It is important to approach a harmful and unforgiving online culture. To
these situations with empathy and maintain a healthy online environment, there
understanding, recognising that everyone is should be a focus on empathy, understanding,
human and bound to make mistakes. What is and celebrating positive actions and
Cancel Culture: It emphasizes the importance achievements.
of responding with empathy, recognising the
human tendency to make errors. THE WAY FORWARD: To address this issue,
individuals should be mindful of how their
actions affect others' mental well-being.
Instead of perpetuating a culture of excessive
c r i t i c i s m , p r o m o t i n g e m p a t h y a n d
understanding is crucial. Social media
platforms can play a role by implementing
stronger moderation policies and supporting
educational initiatives to guide users toward
responsible engagement. A collective effort is
needed to cultivate a healthier digital space
where everyone experiences respect and
understanding.
CONCLUSION
Public shamings alarming trend has led to a
culture of fear, anxiety and self-righteousness,
negatively impacting mental health and
hindering personal growth. Acknowledging
this harm is the first step toward fostering
understanding, support and growth.
Balancing responsible mistake-sharing and
Over-Exposure to Personal Information maintaining a positive online atmosphere is
Concerns arise about over sharing personal crucial. The way forward involves individual
details on social networks, leading to cognitive mindfulness, platform intervention with
overload and potential impacts on mental stronger moderation policies and collective
health. It is not just about the quantity of posts efforts to nurture a healthier digital space
but also dealing with intricate personal details where everyone feels respected and
of others. This issue is linked to the trend of understood. Dear Nigerians, the manner in
extensive self-disclosure on social media, which we treat people on the internet space
posing risks to mental well-being through matters a lot. Be cautious of what you say or
heightened social comparisons. Further spread about others for next time might be
investigation is needed to understand the your turn.
relationship between sharing and its
influence on mental well-being.
