In the Internet age, rational expression is very important
In May 2024, Deng Gang, a well-known fishing blogger, encountered a "rollover" and "group ridicule" during a wild fishing live broadcast in Jingzhou, Hubei. He did not catch a fish for a long time that day, and finally caught a silver carp, but his assistant mistakenly called it a white fish, which aroused the dissatisfaction and ridicule of onlookers. Some netizens think that it is normal for Deng Gang to be "ridiculed" by the group this time, but some old fishing friends said that there is no need to "black" this matter.
This incident has once again sparked discussion and reflection on the phenomenon of "group ridicule" on the Internet. "Group ridicule" refers to posting on online platforms that belittle or ridicule multiple people or things, which can easily lead to online violence and personal attacks. Experts call for rational expression of opinions, avoiding "human flesh" and excessive abuse, and jointly creating a civilized and orderly online environment.
Deng Gang's wild fishing "overturned" incident
The event passed
On May 12, 2024, Deng Gang conducted a wild fishing live broadcast in Jingzhou, Hubei. As a well-known fishing blogger and live broadcaster in China, Deng Gang's previous live broadcasts have always attracted much attention. But in this live broadcast, Deng Gang failed to catch any fish for a long time, which caused ridicule and questions from many netizens. It wasn't until around 5 p.m. that Deng Gang finally caught a fish, but his assistant misnamed the silver carp as a white fish.
This mistake immediately sparked heated discussions and ridicule among netizens. Some netizens ridiculed that "fishing bloggers can't even tell the fish species", and some people bluntly said that "the car overturned". Soon, related topics triggered a "group ridicule" effect on the Internet, and a large number of netizens joined in ridiculing and belittling Deng Gang.
Netizen reaction
Regarding Deng Gang's "overturn" and being "ridiculed by the group" this time, netizens' reactions can be described as polarized. Some netizens believe that as a professional fishing blogger, Deng Gang's inability to even distinguish between fish species is a serious mistake, and it is natural to be "ridiculed by the group". They believe that this kind of "group ridicule" can urge bloggers to improve their professionalism and avoid low-level mistakes in live broadcasts.
But many netizens believe that although Deng Gang did make a mistake, the practice of "group ridicule" is too extreme. They point out that everyone makes mistakes, even professionals. Excessive "group ridicule" not only hurts the dignity of the person concerned, but also leads to the deterioration of the online environment.
Old fishing friend's point of view
In this controversy, some veteran anglers also made their voices heard. They generally believe that although Deng Gang made a low-level mistake, the practice of "group ridicule" has gone mad. An old fishing friend in his 50s said: "Fishing is a recreational sport, and you should go fishing with a normal heart." Although Deng Gang made a mistake this time, there is no need to 'black' him. ＂
Another veteran fishing friend called on netizens to be rational: "We should use empathy to look at the mistakes of others, instead of immediately attacking them personally." Everyone makes mistakes, and it's important to learn from them. ＂
The phenomenon of "group ridicule" on the Internet
Definition of "group ridicule".
The so-called "group ridicule" refers to the act of posting on an online platform to belittle or ridicule multiple people or things. It is often accompanied by personal attacks, verbal abuse and other online violence, which brings great mental harm to the victim.
The reason for the emergence of "group ridicule" is largely due to the virtuality and anonymity of cyberspace. Some netizens can hide their real identities online, thus indulging their emotions and making unreasonable insults and personal attacks on others without taking any responsibility.
harm
The "group ridicule" has brought great psychological trauma to the victims. Many people who suffer from "group ridicule" will feel isolated, excluded, and even have serious psychological problems such as low self-esteem and autism. In some extreme cases, victims have even taken the path of suicide.
"Crowd ridicule" can also disrupt the order of the online environment. If "crowd ridicule" is allowed to run rampant, cyberspace will become a "dark corner" full of abuse and personal attacks. This will not only affect the online experience of ordinary Internet users, but also hinder the healthy development of cyberspace.
Expert advice:
In the face of the online chaos of "group ridicule", experts put forward some suggestions and countermeasures:
It is necessary to strengthen network management, punish accounts that publish personal attacks, abuse, and other inappropriate remarks, and curb "group ridicule" at the source. It is also necessary to increase the intensity of psychological counseling and legal aid for victims of "group ridicule."
It is necessary to improve the network literacy of the whole society. Netizens should learn to express their views in a rational and civilized manner, and avoid personal attacks and abusive remarks. It is also necessary to cultivate empathy among netizens and respect the human dignity of everyone.
All major online platforms should also assume their due social responsibilities, strengthen the review and control of inappropriate speech, and create a green and civilized online environment.
Cyberspace is a virtual world, but it also requires adherence to basic ethical guidelines. Only by working together can the Internet become a rational and civilized space.
Deng Gang's wild fishing "overturned" incident once again triggered a reflection on the phenomenon of "group ridicule" on the Internet. "Group ridicule" will not only bring great psychological trauma to the victims, but also disrupt the order of the online environment. We should improve the Internet literacy of the whole society, express our views in a rational and civilized way, and avoid personal attacks and abusive remarks. Network management departments and platform parties should also assume corresponding responsibilities and jointly create a green and civilized cyberspace.
Only by working together can the Internet truly become a space full of rationality and civilization. Let's work together to build a more civilized and orderly network environment!