Reply To: War on Social Media

Gadol it’s known that there are a number of trump supporters who ate white supremacists, I don’t think it’s the majority but the media does portray it that way. Also the fact that they follow him is disturbing but on the other hand are you more comfortable with those who follow the Democratic left such as BLM, BDS, LGBTQ+ and all those who viciously hate Israel and the Jews? So I guess it’s a pretty much even playing field.

Also if you think you are getting these accounts banned think again. Facebook and the like are quicker to ban pro Israel pages than Hamas and terror groups which Facebook says falls into the category of free speech. Also you won’t be changing anyone’s mind they may get stuck for the moment without a proper comeback, but all they will do is continue manipulating and spreading their hate with distorted facts.

The point is that if the world was off of social media it would be a much better place. The fact that it’s there,all I can think of is the need to be on it to defend what others might post about Jews such as non mask wearing or the like, but even then you can have a few groups who take care of that. Besides it usually won’t do any good, pictures and video are worth a gazillion words and people see and believe what they want so most of your explaining will do nothing.

I’m general for anyone to have social media especially for frum Yidden, is just destructive and an accident waiting to happen. I cannot think of any good reasons for frum Yidden to have social media. Please share reasons if you have any.