Online Arguments

Over the last three years, I had taken noticed on how easily it is to start an online argument, more specifically, on Twitters platform. After searching about an online argument for the assignment, I had came across one that had happened all the way back on May 22nd 2014. This online argument had started when the actor, Charlie Sheen, had decided to post his experience with NOT meeting Rhianna at a restaurant (the link for this tweet is posted at the bottom). Charlie Sheen had explained how he had asked for Rhianna to meet his fiancé, when he had found out that she was at the same restaurant as them. According to Charlie Sheen, Rhianna could not meet them "At this time." Charlie then goes on to say, "Nice impression you left behind..." as well as, "oh and Riahnna, Halloween isn't for a while. but good on you for testing out your costume in public." After this was posted, Rhianna had changed her Twitter banner into a picture of her signing an autograph for a old women. However, Rhianna had photoshopped the old women's face into Charlie Sheens face and had twitted, "If that old queen don't get ya diapers out of a bunch..." 

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The reason for choosing this online argument is since it had technically started in a public setting, rather than all starting from Twitter. I also chose this argument since, according to a couple of friends of mine, remembers when Charlie and Rhianna had this argument. The first concern that I had with this Twitter argument is that Charlie Sheen imminently went to tweet comments that were in no relation to the situation itself. For example, when he had started making comments about her appearance having to do with Halloween. Instead of tweeting about what he had wished he would of had the chance to meet Rhianna, he immediately started making personal attacks. The next concern that I had with this online argument is that Charlie Sheen had started to tweet out assumptions for Rhianna. For example, at the end of his original tweet, he had stated, "If ya don't want to get bothered DONT LEAVE YOU HOUSE!" Charlie does not know how Rhianna feels about her fame or personal life, therefore, making assumptions about someone is not the way to go. 

Rihanna's Response Post

(This tweet is unavailable to view on her Twitter account) 

The third concern that I had was the way the Rhianna had reacted/responded to original post. Even though she did not mentioned the name, "Charlie Sheen," putting an edited photo on her Twitter banner (for everyone see) did not help the situation. This picture will allow even more people to take notice of an online argument happening, thus, getting more people involved with a situation that they did not need to get into in the first place. There was a more likely chance for the audience to escalate the situation, which would have not helped at all. (At the bottom of this post is another link that goes into more detail about the Twitter argument). 

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The first rule for how people should argue online correctly is to think before you post. This argument had happened all the way back in 2014 and people still remember it. Therefore, you must be sure about what you are posting and how it can affect your life. The second rule is to make sure that you have all of the correct information, so that you understand the situation at hand and not get misled before you make a decision. The third set is to choose your "targets" carefully. Celebrities' have a lot of power and support, therefore, you should keep in mind how they can affect your life after the argument is finished. The fourth step is to not reply too quick, this is so you have time to construct your thoughts and opinions as well as research time. The fifth step is to know when to not continue with the argument, this is so hate words and threats are less likely to happen and so that both parties do not get into too much trouble. 

Charlie Sheens Original Tweet: https://www.twitlonger.com/show/nchip4

More information about Twitter argument: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/charlie-sheen-trashes-rihanna-on-twitter-feud-alert-2014225/