Ramina Eshakzai puts haters in their place: Do words match actions?
When dealing with a society where everyone can express their opinion in one click, the question arises: do words match actions? Journalist Ramina Eshakzai decided to test it for herself when she faced a wave of criticism on Instagram.
Ramina challenges
The photo of Ramina with her military chosen one caused quite a stir on the network. Accusations about the authenticity of her boyfriend's military service began to appear in the comments under the photo. Users criticize that perhaps the journalist's beloved is not on the front line, but occupies a comfortable position in the rear.
"I've come up with something. Come on, if my boyfriend is an infantryman, then you go through training and join the volunteer battalion that saves our troops. If he's the one you wrote about, I'll be the volunteer medic. Are you ready to answer for your words?"
"Gentle mobilization"
Ramina not only rejected the accusations, but also invited the haters to prove their words in action. She called this approach "gentle mobilization" and expressed hope that people will learn to be responsible for their words. Such an approach can not only stop the flow of negativity, but also show how important it is to take responsibility in society, even if it is just a comment on social networks.
Effect of answers
Ramina's reaction became a kind of filter for her audience: some supported the journalist, recognizing the need to be responsible for one's words. The rest remained dissatisfied, but this did not prevent Eshakzai from continuing his "gentle mobilization" as a tool for public education.
"In my free time from work, I: train my sense of humor and respond to rudeness with a joke; conduct gentle mobilization; maybe someday people will finally take responsibility for their words."
Summary
This situation once again reminds us of the value of responsibility in the age of digital technologies. Ramina Eshakzai not only successfully repels the attacks of critics, but also does a socially useful deed, calling for actions instead of words. This may become a new trend — turning criticism into real action.
Editor: Yana Davydiuk