Dragons, Causes, Facebook Chain Status Posts & Slacktivsm
The Trouble with Dragons I got a good chuckle when one of my Facebook friends recently posted a silly status update post about dragons , problems with dragons, and why we should all copy and repost her Facebook status update if we have ever had problems with, or know someone who has had problems with, or even been killed by bothersome dragons. Aren't most of us just a little weary of these constant requests to repost some chain Facebook status post about this cause or that, as if reposting somehow shows that you really, REALLY care, and not posting indicates you are a complete loser somehow less concerned? Facebook Chain Status Updates I lost my mother to cancer, and my father (who served in the military) to Alzheimer's, and I love our military men and women, but just like I believe posting a cartoon does NOTHING to help endangered children, I think these ubiquitous Facebook requests to post chain status messages about various causes do nothing to help the...
