OPENING AND SECRETISM

When the so-called “social networks” are used, I think that secrecy is an antithesis of their existence, and that, therefore, it does not apply.

If someone expresses itself through any of these networks, but only limits it to a small number of associates or adlaters, denying the possibility to other mortals to benefit or at least browse their website, their contributions on Facebook, on Pinterest, on Instagram, or on Twitter, wastes its time, reaches very few, does not benefit from the "feedback" it may have, and essentially misuses those formidable media.

But, unfortunately, some people love secrecy. Sharing their thoughts, feelings or inclinations with a small number of people, because they know that if they are exposed to everyone knowing how they think or how they think, they are likely to have reactions or comments that are unfavorable to them.

It is - it occurs to me - complexed people, who live on mystery, concealment, hide and seek. Essentially scary people. And it is known that fear is not rational, although in certain circumstances (for example, the progress of crime) there are plenty of reasons to fear.

They are people who have virtually no friendships, firm, permanent friendships, in significant numbers. The excuse maybe not having time, but deep down, they don't want to know how they live, or what their family is, or what their tastes are, what their problems, their doubts, etc.

Personally, I use social networks and the media accordingly, as they deserve to be used because that's what they are for.

The clearest example is this blog.

I have 4 email addresses. I have this blog that is open to everyone to comment, contribute ideas, suggest topics, etc.

I have my periodic contribution on YouTube, which I have titled "Sharing on Video", and that everyone who wants it and is interested can see because there I discuss the issues that matter.

I have two addresses on Twitter, and I also contribute to Pinterest.

None of these contributions are closed to anyone. Anyone can see, share, discuss, comment.

This is how I understand friendships, this is being gregarious (which is the essence of the human being), and ideas, points of view, tastes, visits, walks, trips, etc. are exchanged.

To operate under the precept of secrecy is deliberately close to all that, and it is mean, or lastly, cowardly and even malicious. I say malicious because it has the definite purpose of making others do not know, do not be acquainted, can not comment, give a "like", a smile, or a finger down.

Using social networks correctly implies exposing oneself and exercising the use of these media with a strong spirit of openness.

It should be that way.

Who instead operates under the aegis of secrecy, betrays himself, and is despising everyone else.

Milton W. Hourcade