Shots Have Been Fired Online…Now What?

Yesterday, we all sat back and watched with eagerness as the youngest of the Kardashian trio, aka Khloé, and Muva Rosebud herself, Amber Rose, engaged in a feud against one another on Twitter.   I must admit that initially I was torn because I am a fan of both ladies, but it’s rather apparent who emerged as the victor after a humiliating comment that left many, including myself, in awe…AMBER ROSE!  Amber Rose’s knock-out tweet rendered, “U think because ur dad was a professional football player that got away with murder ur better than me girl? Haaaaannnnn?” *crickets chirp* Ummmm…I’m not really sure how or if Khloé can, let alone should, make a comparable comeback because Muva’s statement hurt me and I’m not even a Kardashian!  I personally don’t condone social media rants, but what I can say though is that if you ever find yourself in a social media quarrel, adhere to the following:

1.  Analyze your opponent.  Take the time to note who it is you’re up against and determine if your stats and skeletons are comparable to theirs.  If you are the one who is perceived to be at a disadvantage then I would advise to refrain from speaking out.  In a scenario like this, sometimes silence is the best response.   Think of it this way, you’re Tinasha and your opponent is Beyoncé.  Don’t do it!

2.  Truly think about what you want to say before you post it!  As people, we tend to divert from logic when confronted with emotional situations.  We react before we think and then regret our actions because we said or did too much if not the opposite.  Amber was successful because of her ability to formulate strategic, yet humiliating tweets.  She effectively evaluated Khloé and various aspects of her life and then used them against her.

3.  Keep it classy!  Hypocritical, right?  Ummm no!  There are rules and guidelines when arguing, fighting, and so forth.  For example, if you’re arguing with your significant other and you know that he/she had a troubled childhood because his/her mother or father was addicted to drugs, you wouldn’t throw that in their face in the midst of a confrontation because you KNOW that’s a low blow and even though you’re upset, you’re not senseless or spiteful.  The same rule applies to social media.  Don’t say anything that will contradict who you are as a person.  Even if you delete the post or tweet, people will ALWAYS remember what you said if it hits hard enough.  Don’t allow your future to be interrupted as a result of social media drama because whether you believe it or not, it can eventually come back and bite you in the a**.

4.  Keep it short!  Most people don’t mind being occasionally entertained by social media beefs, but not for an extended period of time.  Make it a quickie or take it somewhere else!

At the end of the day, always remember that you NEVER have to resort to handling issues publicly, even if that’s how it starts.