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qosDuring the last six weeks at my temp job, I've logged more than 2,000 reports of violations of terms of service: images of extreme violence or sex, and vulgarity and profanity (sometimes in words, sometimes in images) directed at other users in comments. During this same period I've also reviewed at least as many violations reported by others. I've also viewed several thousand more animations that don't technically violate the terms of service but which are vulgar, in bad taste, and/or violent. And I just had an important realization.
I can respond to each of these animations -- and, by extension, their creators -- with frustration, revulsion, anger, resentment, and even despair. . . OR I can take a moment and send love and blessings to the creators.
Whether or not my few moments of blessing ever have an impact on the lives of these strangers, I know which choice will end up making my life better.
I can respond to each of these animations -- and, by extension, their creators -- with frustration, revulsion, anger, resentment, and even despair. . . OR I can take a moment and send love and blessings to the creators.
Whether or not my few moments of blessing ever have an impact on the lives of these strangers, I know which choice will end up making my life better.
