How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life

crimsonaudio · Jul 31, 2015

This is a fantastic article about modern 'public shaming' and the often terrible, long-lasting effects it has on people.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/magazine/how-one-stupid-tweet-ruined-justine-saccos-life.html?_r=0

92tide · Jul 31, 2015

that is absurd.

that being said, i cannot for the life of me get my head around people's need to share their every thought and activity with the world. and of other's need to worry about the random crap coming out of other people's heads.

GrayTide · Jul 31, 2015

Very good read. Shows that you better know what the hell you are saying before you push the Send button.

crimsonaudio · Jul 31, 2015

GrayTide said:
Very good read. Shows that you better know what the hell you are saying before you push the Send button.

Yes, but also highlights how the rabid responses can ruin someone's life.

TideEngineer08 · Jul 31, 2015

Two things come to mind.

1. It seems that people still don't understand that what you say on social media is public, to the entire world. We would never say or do these things if we were standing in front of a large audience. People still feel somewhat anonymous online.

2. As a society we sure do enjoy watching people suffer. The article mentioned the public shamings or executions of the past and how folks attended these events with glee. Sort of like the old Roman coliseum and watching people get mauled and eaten by lions. I don't really believe humans have advanced beyond that collective desire to witness someone get destroyed. We've just sort of virtualized it.

NationalTitles18 · Jul 31, 2015

Someone tell me just how much more advanced, civilized, and sophisticated we are compared to past generations...

crimsonaudio · Jul 31, 2015

TideEngineer08 said:
As a society we sure do enjoy watching people suffer. The article mentioned the public shamings or executions of the past and how folks attended these events with glee. Sort of like the old Roman coliseum and watching people get mauled and eaten by lions. I don't really believe humans have advanced beyond that collective desire to witness someone get destroyed. We've just sort of virtualized it.

So true!

SavannahDare · Jul 31, 2015

Virtual witch hunts in response to missteps in virtual reality can be simultaneously mind-numbing and fascinating to watch unfold. The illustrations of narcissism, unmet dependency needs and group think are a voyeur's delight!

GrayTide · Jul 31, 2015

Welcome back.

Bazza · Jul 31, 2015

SavannahDare said:
Virtual witch hunts in response to missteps in virtual reality can be simultaneously mind-numbing and fascinating to watch unfold. The illustrations of narcissism, unmet dependency needs and group think are a voyeur's delight!

Hate to see a perfectly good emoticon go to waste!

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Welcome back II !

Bazza · Jul 31, 2015

Just read the article....she actually wrote this (which means to me this is how she thinks):

“ ‘Weird German Dude: You’re in First Class. It’s 2014. Get some deodorant.’ — Inner monologue as I inhale BO. Thank God for pharmaceuticals.”

Then, during her layover at Heathrow:
“Chilly — cucumber sandwiches — bad teeth. Back in London!”
And on Dec. 20, before the final leg of her trip to Cape Town:
“Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!”

Hope I don't get AIDS?

Just kidding. I'm white?

Whoa........

Tidewater · Jul 31, 2015

Bazza said:
Just read the article....she actually wrote this (which means to me this is how she thinks):

Hope I don't get AIDS?

Just kidding. I'm white?

Whoa........

Looks more like a result of not thinking.

92tide · Jul 31, 2015

Tidewater said:
Looks more like a result of not thinking.

did i just think that or did i just tweet it

bamachile · Jul 31, 2015

TideEngineer08 said:
Two things come to mind.

1. It seems that people still don't understand that what you say on social media is public, to the entire world. We would never say or do these things if we were standing in front of a large audience. People still feel somewhat anonymous online.

2. As a society we sure do enjoy watching people suffer. The article mentioned the public shamings or executions of the past and how folks attended these events with glee. Sort of like the old Roman coliseum and watching people get mauled and eaten by lions. I don't really believe humans have advanced beyond that collective desire to witness someone get destroyed. We've just sort of virtualized it.

***LIKE***

Catfish · Jul 31, 2015

SavannahDare said:
Virtual witch hunts in response to missteps in virtual reality can be simultaneously mind-numbing and fascinating to watch unfold. The illustrations of narcissism, unmet dependency needs and group think are a voyeur's delight!

She lives!

Crimson1967 · Jul 31, 2015

If it makes her feel better, I was unaware of this until just now. She doesn't sound like somebody I would want to know, however.

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crimsonaudio · Jul 31, 2015

Tidewater said:
Looks more like a result of not thinking.

Absolutely. Of course, I think she only had about 170 followers, so she probably expected those people who were following her knew her and would see the (poor) joke in context.

But the response from the masses is what fascinates me - she lost everything she had worked for because she said something some folks were offended by. I'm no psychologist, the 'group shaming' mentality seems to point to some serious issues in the people who cannot wait to see something bad happen to someone else, because they think that person 'deserves' it.

92tide · Jul 31, 2015

crimsonaudio said:
Absolutely. Of course, I think she only had about 170 followers, so she probably expected those people who were following her knew her and would see the (poor) joke in context.

But the response from the masses is what fascinates me - she lost everything she had worked for because she said something some folks were offended by. I'm no psychologist, the 'group shaming' mentality seems to point to some serious issues in the people who cannot wait to see something bad happen to someone else, because they think that person 'deserves' it.

i think that this is a part of human nature and is exacerbated by the prevalence of social media.

TIDE-HSV · Jul 31, 2015

Very insightful article. Occasionally, I'll put or share something on Facebook I decide later will be misunderstood. My wife is also a pretty good censor - "Are you sure you want to leave that up?" I follow a couple of tweets, but I never tweet myself. I'd like to think I'd never put something up like she did. OTOH, I'm perfectly capable of tweeting something which could be misunderstood...

92tide · Jul 31, 2015

crimsonaudio said:
Absolutely. Of course, I think she only had about 170 followers, so she probably expected those people who were following her knew her and would see the (poor) joke in context.

But the response from the masses is what fascinates me - she lost everything she had worked for because she said something some folks were offended by. I'm no psychologist, the 'group shaming' mentality seems to point to some serious issues in the people who cannot wait to see something bad happen to someone else, because they think that person 'deserves' it.

agreed. just being an idiot d-bag shouldn't ruin the rest of your life

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