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People are just vile

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holymoly56 · 13/06/2025 16:25

Numerous stories about the tragic air India crash all over my socials at the moment. The comments sections are fucking grim. Racist jokes, racist comments, conspiracy theories about the sole survivor, not to mention the gutter press posting photos and names presumably before passengers have been formally identified and families informed.

It’s as though people have become so detached from reality they just don’t care. The fact so many people actually died in such a horrible way seems to be lost on them. No sympathy, not even a respectful silence…they all just want to stick their two penneth in. It’s really bothered me today.

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ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 13/06/2025 17:28

BellissimoGecko · 13/06/2025 17:25

@ArtTheClownIsNotAMime- Your algorithms might decide on the stories, but they don’t decide on the comments you see!! I’ve seen some stories from people/organisations I’ve never heard of on FB. And many of the comments are absolutely vile.

Maybe my post wasn't clear - I've seen a load of posts like the OP's, highlighting the awful replies they've seen elsewhere. If it weren't for that I wouldn't have seen any racist comments.

GinnyandGeorgia · 13/06/2025 17:26

I am sure they exist, but I haven't seen any comments like that.

Just ignore, your day will be much better for it.

BellissimoGecko · 13/06/2025 17:25

@ArtTheClownIsNotAMime- Your algorithms might decide on the stories, but they don’t decide on the comments you see!! I’ve seen some stories from people/organisations I’ve never heard of on FB. And many of the comments are absolutely vile.

WallaceinAnderland · 13/06/2025 17:21

Your algorithms will decide what you see.

millymoo1202 · 13/06/2025 17:19

It’s absolutely awful, I’m disgusted at some of the comments I’ve read. I think you have honestly thought that and typed it, what on earth is wrong with you!

ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 13/06/2025 17:18

It really is disgusting. But I know about the disgusting comments because I've seen posts across the web showing screenshots and bemoaning how awful the replies are. These people crave attention: starve them.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/06/2025 17:16

I absolutely agree OP, it is fucking disgusting and news posts on social media just encourages the mob mentality.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 13/06/2025 17:14

Arealnumber · 13/06/2025 16:59

I haven’t seen anything like this at all. I’m primarily on X, but also Facebook & read The Times. Where are you hanging out?!

You don't have to look further than the comments on any SKY news post

holymoly56 · 13/06/2025 17:11

Arealnumber · 13/06/2025 16:59

I haven’t seen anything like this at all. I’m primarily on X, but also Facebook & read The Times. Where are you hanging out?!

Mostly Facebook where the overwhelming number of comments on news articles have been fucking gross. I just can’t understand how are there are so many people who would respond publicly to a tragedy like this with sick jokes and racist comments.

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ThePhantomoftheEcobubbleOpera · 13/06/2025 17:07

I tend not to veer into any of the comment sections. I wouldn't be forming an opinion on humanity based on this small group of people.

Mumofsoontobe3 · 13/06/2025 17:04

I've read some absolutely vile comments too. From grown adults!!! Outrageous. Those were real people, with real lives, families, children and careers. All wiped through one horrendous accident. It's gut wrenching and a true tragedy. My thoughts remain with the families who expected to meet their loved ones at Heathrow and are left with nothing but speculation, disgusting comments from the public and a gaping hole in their hearts.

Arealnumber · 13/06/2025 16:59

I haven’t seen anything like this at all. I’m primarily on X, but also Facebook & read The Times. Where are you hanging out?!