At least they won’t catch the virus yes, like the rest of us who adhere to quarantine rules, lest we become statistics. These keyboard warriors, true to their nature, are the types that like to be trendy, so much that, they’re always into catching the latest craze, even if this means whining to be heard. As things are, some of the grumbles and mumbles that hug each online feed could be seen as rants of one simply letting off steam. However, from among these, there are chatters that could qualify as indirect cries for help. Seriously.
Other whines however, that do not fall in these categories tend to be more upfront, with no hesitancy to conceal the bile they contain deep inside. While some just simply let off steam, this is lava in your face. There is purpose. There is agenda. In this lockdown atmosphere where the concept of walls has gone past the physical kind, it is understandable that some will act like cats trapped in a corner. In fairness to all of us who’ve a mouthful to say or spray, there is this noble belief that we are right. To say what we want, yes.
So readers, while we carefully sift through these countless voices in our feeds, like we usually do with ukay-ukay, first bear in mind that we are a democracy and everyone has a right to be heard. That means we are all free to express what we feel, and thus needs to be listened to.
However, even the Desiderata provides everyone with a catch (and this is no fine print): Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit. So, like the ukay, we can always move on and swipe down further.
