After the terrorist attack in Paris we all have must seen that a lot of people is taking the initiative to support the people of Paris, pray for them and show empathy for them by changing their profile pictures (DP is the word you mostly use) across the social media platform and also a lot of dedicated HASHTAGS for the same and in some more uncountable ways. People were dead against the scenario and did burst into anger (even somebody did not have any idea about the whole scenario also, but they "supported").
Don't get misguided by my words so far. I am not saying that I support ISIS or any of the similar kind of activities which harms and endangers the human race and peace in the world creating violence in the name of rebellion movement. The terrorism can't be eliminated neither by weapons & revenges nor with a vengeance. The mentality of the people and the across the world is expected to be changed so that there are no need of weapons to deal with, as there will be no need of those heavy metals.
Now the irony part is to be mentioned. Recently we have seen multiple incidents in India within the last few months of the last year and within the first week of the the new year. Some of them were too terrifying to stand. Though there are lots of incidents, I am mentioning three of them to highlight the discrimination in the mind set of the mass.
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| Source: Indian Express |
» First one- ( In context of the flood in Jammu & Kashmir in September 2015 and the flood in Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu in December 2015): The people suffered severely, were stuck and survived the natural disaster even being out of reach of the outer world by any means. Was there any promising support even from the citizen of same country apart from a few one or two liner sympathy? Was there any new color in the DP to show there support? I did not see any. I wish I have seen.
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| Source: http://cdrn.org.in/ |
» Second One - (In context of the earthquake in the North East India in January 2016): The people suffered, lost their beloved ones, thousands became homeless. The Indian Express says "9 killed, over 100 injured as strong quake hits North-East". (Read the article here). So, how was the support and empathy in social media? I see some people really enjoying the tremor from neighboring areas. Rarely a few posts. No DP decoration. I see no link or app to do so neither from any of the Social Media giants or any app developer till today. I wish I have seen.
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| Source: abplive.in |
» Third One - (In the context of the terrorist attack at Pathankot Air Base, Punjab. January 2016 ) : The organized terrorist attack at one of the important air force base at Punjub not only took life of several militants but also threatened the security of the nation. Reactions in social media by common people can hardly be seen. DP change or something like that? Well who cares. It's just in the trending section.
This does not mean that changing the theme or color what any other appearances of the photos, posts, shares etc. are the only way to support the causes and raise the voice against the violations and show the empathy. One can obviously do the same in his/her own way. But at the end of the day just compare your behaviors and reactions. Share your view and raise your voice in similar way as you do when Paris gets attacked, when you submit the petition in the support of the Free Basics. Be active just as you are while you do the movie criticisms. Social Media is a great weapon most people misuse.
Why are not we be a bit more sensible before "showcasing" ? I wish I could have known.
"It is not at all intended to hurt anyone's belief, this is absolutely my view and perception. Any resemblance is highly regretted."