Written by: Vickie Sullivan | August 03, 2023

Social Media: How to Keep People from Fighting on Your Posts

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Ever share an article on social media, then become shocked when an argument about it blows up in the comments section? It happens all the time.

You can prevent those fights by not setting up the temptation. How you frame what you share on social media matters. Here are two ways to avoid arguments:

• Create context: Posting a link and walking away insinuates you want to start a conversation. Adding a backstory to your share prevents people from making up stories about your beliefs. The best option: Include a personal experience explaining why the issue is important.

• Include your intention: Why are you posting in the first place? Is it an example of what you and your followers experience all the time? Including a short note about why you are posting will direct responses toward your motivation instead of triggering an adjacent rant.

A lot of us share articles to validate a more significant point. Put your motivation front and center to prevent strangers from arguing with one another in the comments. When folks understand where you’re coming from, they are less likely to be confrontational.

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