Lets be honest: we hide ourselves behind hashtags, specifically, on Twitter.
For those who are unaware of what a hashtag is, its the # symbol followed by a word or a phrase. For example, some use #subtweet and, boy, do students of this school enjoy using that one.
If you’re not on Twitter, this may seem confusing, but indirect comments are universal.
Many will recall, the so called “twitter fight” this past October between our very own baseball and soccer teams. It was a night of slanders being tweeted back and forth among team members and fans. I believe this is where many people became comfortable with subtweeting.
Numerous times something dramatic will happen in the halls, and almost instantly, it’s on Twitter. Words are misconstrued, and next thing you know, there are rumors.
I can’t count how many times people have indirectly tweeted to someone, thinking they’re safe when really the whole school is already in on the situation.
Whatever happened to face-to-face confrontation? Do you know how easily your problems would die if you just confronted the person? Sure its intimidating, but you’ll get the information straight from the source of the problem.
Along the lines of “subtweeting,” if it doesn’t involve you just stay out of it. Why do you need to be digging around in someone else’s business? Nine times out of ten, I’m pretty sure your “help” is just adding to the cause.
The people who are forward can be abrasive, but they’re not using social media to hide what they think. Speak freely. I’m pretty sure there’s a Constitutional amendment stating we have that right.
I’m all for that hippie loving and peace, but this is high school, and it’s filled with dramatic, moody teenagers. So feel free to vent; just do it to a pillow or your Mom. Let’s be honest: subtweeting is only gonna make matters worse.
