Internet Thugs

On Facebook, today, a gentleman posted a picture and he was using urban vernacular (slang) and a lady responded with the following response:

"I hate the way southern people talk and right. It's girl instead of gurl. Nothing instead of ain't and what do you all think instead of what y'all think. DAM!!!!

Being from the South, born and raise, I was offended. So I responded:

"From a Southern POV (point of view) It is write instead of right and damn instead of dam. People should spell check before they correct someone."

The woman called me a jackass and became quite belligerent. I was amused. I didn't contribute to what could've been an ongoing Facebook feud. I simply wrote, "Usually when people resort to name calling, it shows signs of low intelligence. I refuse to have a war of words with an unarmed opponent. Have a nice day. : -)".

I find it amazing that people resort to lyrical violence for unnecessary reasons. She openly generalized a group of people and when someone corrected her she snapped. I've never been one to hide behind my words and I feel for someone to try and censor another individual is appalling and deplorable.

We all stereotype and generalize. But if someone calls us on these actions, we should face the consequences. People are so quick to get defensive and violent and it is not necessary. Listen before you act.

So to all you internet thugs... Calm Down! It is really unnecessary and it makes you look stupid and immature.