Words Count!!!

Thought for the day:  Words Count!!

I realize that in the grand world of cyberspace when you can actually reach out and touch someone on the other side of the world in a matter of seconds. We don't take the time to really think about what we say and how people  perceive them.  I watch other people's blogs, Facebook posts, even post on dating sites, everyday I shake my head and wonder why in the world people would write that or hit the send button. Basic human kindness seems to be quickly becoming an antiquated notion.  Respect is just gone period.

I hear all the time people say you have to earn respect.  Is that an excuse to be disrespectful in the mean time?  How does one earn respect when they are being treated poorly by the other person involved?  Does anyone consider those things as the busy their fingers madly typing. 

For instance, I am a fluffy woman.  I am well aware of my size i see it everyday in the mirror.  So On a particular dating sight i belong I got an email saying you're a fat cow why would anyone date you????  Really that was necessary?  I watched a thread in a group i belong too form a woman dealing with low self esteem issues.  Instead of finding a positive way to help her move past her issues.  It became an attack on her because she was "stupid" for being insecure.  Really???    

Words matter.  They can hurt or heal.  Use them wisely.  There is always a way to express your opinion respectfully even if it contradictory to the thread.  Try to remember that there is a real person at the other end of the computer screen reading what you  write.  If you are having a day, be real, be honest.