Can we stop being rude to people
Can y’all actually be kind to people who come here seeking advice? Seriously. This lady posts here, blocking her eyes to protect her identity, and gets torn to shreds.
Let me remind you of the fourth rule of this sub:
Be nicer. Do better. We’re too old for this shit.
People block their eyes on this sub all the time to help maintain anonymity. Sure, you might still recognize someone (spoiler: even iPhone facial recognition wouldn’t), but that’s not the point. When someone feels incredibly insecure about how they look and musters the courage to ask for help online—while taking steps they think will protect their identity—the last thing they need is people tearing them down.
Instead of offering support, some of you are more focused on mocking how eye-blocking makes her look cross-eyed or saying anyone could still identify her. I’m sorry, but that’s just unkind and unhelpful.
Most of us are here to give or receive support and advice on how to handle insecurities. Stop being snarky and rude—especially when someone is just trying to explain their choices out of vulnerability. Be better. Be kind.
Edit to add: I’ll admit that “torn to shreds” might be an overstatement. However, the real issue lies in how much everyone focused on her eye-blocking technique and its effectiveness. When she started explaining her insecurities and why she wanted to remain anonymous, people made jokes about being able to recognize her and laughed at her attempts.
Ask yourself: is that constructive? She came here seeking advice, yet people fixated on and mocked the “cross-eyed” effect instead. I understand that most of you weren’t intentionally being rude and were likely joking in a lighthearted way. But please remember—posting a picture here is a big deal for many people.
Can we all be a bit more mindful of that?
Edit: My first award! So glad someone thinks this post is the shit! /s
Edit: Two poopies (awards)! Hope I make it to the restroom in time next time :/
Edit: I didn't make it to the restroom....
Edit: I am poopie mcpooperson 4x. I need a diaper to handle all the poop I got.
Edit: Poopagedon has happened. We are all doomed. Grab your umbrellas a rain boots/galoshes. We should celebrate. I actually got more than poop awards. So plenty to celebrate for.