Posted by (+1906) 10 years ago
Before posting a piece of breaking news that may have disturbing content, stop and think carefully. To begin with, use a spell check. "Tradgedy" is not a word.
Is the information correct? I can't tell you the number of of juicy rumors I have heard that turn out to be either a complete fabrication or a considerable exaggeration.
Ask yourself, why am I posting this? Am I trying to make myself feel important? Am I hoping everyone asks me the gruesome details so I can quietly go "Ha, ha. I know something you don't know" in the singsong teasing voice of a six-year-old.
Will posting a vague summation of something sad and/or ghastly help anyone? No one can offer comfort if the details are unknown but it is hardly up to a gossipy forum to inform people about a tragedy.
In summation: Is it true? Are you hoping for attention? Will the post aid anyone?
If not, why not just wait until official sources can provide the information in an accurate and legal way. Waiting a few hours so that the people actually involved can deal with the tragedy is more important than being first with a bit of rumor on-line.
Is the information correct? I can't tell you the number of of juicy rumors I have heard that turn out to be either a complete fabrication or a considerable exaggeration.
Ask yourself, why am I posting this? Am I trying to make myself feel important? Am I hoping everyone asks me the gruesome details so I can quietly go "Ha, ha. I know something you don't know" in the singsong teasing voice of a six-year-old.
Will posting a vague summation of something sad and/or ghastly help anyone? No one can offer comfort if the details are unknown but it is hardly up to a gossipy forum to inform people about a tragedy.
In summation: Is it true? Are you hoping for attention? Will the post aid anyone?
If not, why not just wait until official sources can provide the information in an accurate and legal way. Waiting a few hours so that the people actually involved can deal with the tragedy is more important than being first with a bit of rumor on-line.