Cyber Stones: Cyber Shame

 

 

Cyber Stones; Cyber Shame

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Reviews

[Aethereal]

You’ve described all those Internet stones and arrows flung on the Internet very well in this poem. All through history it has always been those who think of themselves as having no faults who have precipitated war and violence in the name of purification. Let he who is without fault purify the world, but who may that be, or how may such a person purify society short of engaging in catastrophic acts of violence? Beware of definers of absolute good and evil, for there are no absolutes. Good and evil is a dynamic function of the present situation, and that changes from moment to moment. A sane person is willing to change in order to adapt to changing conditions. The only indicator that we have of “Good” is sanity, and sanity it that mentality which enables us to survive together as one human tribe with empathy for all points-of-view and an intelligence for compromise.

[Pryde Foltz]

Beautiful Aethereal … your review is a healing balm.

[just Penny]

I hate any online dramas and try to steer clear of them completely as I am only here for writing and to enjoy the work of other fine poets like yourself. But I am against online pick-ups and we never know who is on the other end of those fingers. So I will support any cause that stands up to that. I don't believe in bullying or gang mentality and I like my mantra that says "If a mind cannot be changed then it is not a mind". Your poem starts brilliantly like the town cryer and I can almost hear the bell. Casting the first stone is a different matter. A nice balanced perspective. Penny

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Penny. I agree if you don't like an idea, stand-up against it, but personal attacks where the individual in question is revealed are always badly aimed. I remember what it was like to be bullied in high school, and that was horrible; now we are talking about in front of the whole world. Whatever you do … never forget people are not ideas. Thanks again:)

[Trace]

It seems so easy to let the world know you now with our instant web gratification toys...
so sad so many do not have any other social skills beyond tapping on a screen.
and waiting for the world to reply

And some are just plain jackasses with no thought of what they say or do or how it may offend or belittle another.

Lots of shout outs about one such person on here lately.

Hopefully poems like this will help him find his way..... out of the cafe.

Nice work here.
Trace

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Trace. I much rather we all see our way to more understanding and care of each other. Believe it or not, once the bad behaviour has come to an end, kindness is the best teacher. Lead by example right? It's an idea.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we can stick to being righteous...or be right to forgive and move on....here's hoping your message finds every corner of the cyberspace hearts in all those here.

[Pryde Foltz]

There is hope and in the word of Scarlett Ohara, tomorrow is another day. Thank you, Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and she said "i'll never be poor again"---and i feel that refers more to being wealthy in spirit rather than monetarily...

she was a fighter. had to admire that quality in her...whether we liked her or not.

[Avinash]

The social network public execution definitely reminds of medieval stoning. This poem is an eye opener.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Avinash.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Many gain confidence to throw stones via the internet. I enjoyed this piece very much.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Brittany:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Ah, yes, it happens, doesn't it? I found myself trapped inside a couple internet mud slinging fests brought on by my ex-friend. Grains of truth peppered with venom and wounds exposed for the world. Personally, I wouldn't wish this sort of thing on my worst enemy, but then again, I was bullied, so I tend to be a little thin-skinned. Either way, a great write.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, KL. The internet is humanity, with its beauty and its flaws, on a grande scheme. I do hope we will all figure it out soon enough:)

[Susan Beth Horvath]

excellent, thought provoking write

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Susan.

[wordman]

I think I have already seen this town square meeting ,oh yes it was today

[Pryde Foltz]

LOL … I was there too … you might not have recognized me in the tar and feathers. Thank you, Ron.

[wordman]

I was there defending your honor my friend

[Pryde Foltz]

You are a friend … Ron:)