When outrage replaces conversation, our communities pay the price

When outrage replaces conversation, our communities pay the price

Social media was supposed to bring us closer together, encourage discussion, and give everyone a voice. And in many ways, it has. But somewhere along the way, it has also become a breeding ground for hostility, misinformation, personal attacks, and keyboard warriors who are quick to criticize but far less inclined to offer anything constructive. We seem to be losing the ability to disagree respectfully. Opinions are presented as facts, assumptio…