Reminder to self & friends: Be kind, be respectful, be the grown-up. It was a bad week. Things will get considerably worse before they will get better. Ok to criticize (punch) upwards, the powerful, and power structures. Not ok to punch each other, physically or verbally, and especially not ok, toward those less privileged than you (which also means be more accepting and sympathetic of frustrations from those less privileged). For unknowns with a pattern of rude posts, and especially with default (egg), fake, cartoon, or otherwise anon icons, it’s ok to be direct & curt with them, without dropping to their level of rudeness. And it’s ok (good) to block those that consistently behave abusively. Your time is better spent on real people trying to be real, instead of those taking potshots from silos. There’s too much important work to be done ASAP to get distracted. That being said, take the time to be patient and extra kind to people in person. Lots of people are hurting deeply, many perhaps more than you personally. Take the time to look people in the eyes and ask them how are they doing, wait, listen, and acknowledge their answers. Treat service people extra kindly in this regard, as they’re likely getting the brunt of people’s frustrations this week.

Reminder to self & friends:

Be kind, be respectful, be the grown-up.

It was a bad week. Things will get considerably worse before they will get better.

Ok to criticize (punch) upwards, the powerful, and power structures.

Not ok to punch each other, physically or verbally, and especially not ok, toward those less privileged than you (which also means be more accepting and sympathetic of frustrations from those less privileged).

For unknowns with a pattern of rude posts, and especially with default (egg), fake, cartoon, or otherwise anon icons, it’s ok to be direct & curt with them, without dropping to their level of rudeness.

And it’s ok (good) to block those that consistently behave abusively.

Your time is better spent on real people trying to be real, instead of those taking potshots from silos. There’s too much important work to be done ASAP to get distracted.

That being said, take the time to be patient and extra kind to people in person. Lots of people are hurting deeply, many perhaps more than you personally.

Take the time to look people in the eyes and ask them how are they doing, wait, listen, and acknowledge their answers. Treat service people extra kindly in this regard, as they’re likely getting the brunt of people’s frustrations this week.