Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Flipboard 0 It’s been rather well talked about, hashed out, bemoaned, and documented that social media can be a breeding ground for negativity & narcissism, rudeness, and just general bad behavior. For some reason, when we get online, we act in ways that might not mirror how we act in real life. Speculation is that while people know who we are, when we are sitting behind a computer, we feel a sense of anonymity, and just tend to say what we’re thinking, and do things without the benefit of a filter. From bullying, to whining, to attacking others for their beliefs and opinions, this type of behavior is why many dislike social media, and some avoid it altogether. If we’re going to be online, in community, perhaps we need some lessons in civility; in how to be a good citizen. But what does that look like? Do we need some new set of rules on how to conduct ourselves online? Probably not. We probably just need to take a look at how we behave in public in our own neighborhoods. Think about it: Don’t litter Clean up after your pets Keep your house and yard in good condition Don’t be too loud after hours Report suspicious activity to the authorities Don’t steal Don’t hurt other people What do all of these things have in common? How can we translate things to the online world of social media? Pretty simple. They are all rooted in a general respect for others and their property. They are rooted in the idea of thinking about others before thinking about yourself; thinking before you act. Your group of friends and connections on various platforms are a part of your community. By putting the community’s interest ahead of your own, you’re sure to be a good social citizen. How have you tried to be a good social citizen? Do you have any rules, unwritten or written, for yourself and how you behave online? Twitter Tweet Facebook Share Email This article originally appeared on Inkling Media and has been republished with permission.Find out how to syndicate your content with B2C Author: Jay Leonard Jay is a UK-based cryptocurrency expert, specialising in fundamental analysis and medium to long term investments. Jay has a great deal of hands-on experience in analysing financial markets and performing technical analysis. Jay is currently focusing on the institutional adoption of cryptocurrency and what it means for the future of … View full profile ›More by this author:Top Trending Meme Coins: ELON, HOGE, SAMO, TAMA, MARVIN, BABYDOGE, MONAHotbit Exchange Forced to Suspend Service As it’s Under Criminal InvestigationCameo CEO Steven Galanis Wallet Hacked – $231k Worth of NFTs Stolen