What also should be noted is the nonsensical culture of 'having more likes'
ISLAMABAD: The terms of use on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram are quite straightforward. There is an outright ban on posting pornographic and perverted images, but that doesn’t mean dignity is upheld on these sites. The line that determines what we see as “correct, ethical or moral” is becoming increasingly vague. Countless posts and memes are constantly available for all users to see. Some, however, scratch the edges of the obscene. These include pictures of a taunting nature that ridicule people that are badly dressed, those that are in embarrassing situation those that have unattractive mechanics. Even normal photographs are turned into degrading posts. What also should be noted is the nonsensical culture of “having more likes”, even though it seems a childish way of receiving gratification. Unfortunately, the most common and famous are those kinds of posts that catch fire and become viral on the internet. Therefore if something is published about a serious issue it is ignored, especially if it encourages public debate. Vulgarity is encouraged without signs of stopping; we can almost claim that it replaces innovative and intelligent ideas; not only in-depth, but also in morality. Everything is gaining a nasty and cruel voice.
Misbah Imtiaz
Published in The Express Tribune, November 13th, 2019.
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