Due to the likes of Twitter and Facebook, the regular joe’s access to celebrities or celeb-like folks is pretty easy. Never have you ever been able to write a “note” to someone you admire. (Or more often than not, hate). I think it’s both great and awful at the same time. Great because I find it fun to be able to drop a note to someone who you like. Awful because I don’t understand the atrocious haters who feel the need to attack the celeb. Sure, maybe some of them deserve it. But often, it’s simply a matter of opinion. In fairness, I am not a fan of Dane Cook but I would never @reply him on Twitter to tell him he “sucked”. Nor would I hate on anyone who @reply him in praise of his work. I don’t get why so many people hate when others get excited about getting in contact with someone. I guess if it’s relentless it can be annoying. “OMG! @coreyfeldman is awesome!” “I really loved @coreyfeldman in this”. “I hope @coreyfeldman is cool as he seems”. And so on. But if it’s only on occasion…what’s the big deal?
Due to Twitter and the early days of Facebook, I was able to get in touch with some TV/film people who I wanted to interview. And it worked. Nowadays, the celeb types are a bit more savvy about their Facebook and set it to private or wisely use fake names. But back then, I was able to message back and forth with some and set up interviews. Same thing through Twitter. It knocks down those walls of going through the rigmarole of setting up things through PR and managers. I got mad love for all those in PR but due to how busy they are, it can sometimes be frustrating when they don’t get back to you or deem you worthy to chat with their client. And on occasion, I’ve been able to sidestep that process by reaching out to someone on Twitter directly.
So, it works for me. And it’s not just a rabid fan thing. (And I KNOW those kind of people are annoying). Sure, it’s fun and exciting when someone you like replies to you. If you don’t like that, get over it. Quit hating on those that do. What makes you so angry that it bothers you that much? Again, if someone does it too much, then yes…it’s annoying. Fair enough. But if it’s on occasion, I just don’t see the big deal. I’ve seen people post things like “If one more person brags about the fact that @TinaYothers replied to them then I’m going to punch someone” or something to that effect.
Anyway, that’s the beauty of the internet. It gives haters a voice. I heard a podcast recently where the hosts talked about how the nerds online are like the old high school jock bullies. And it’s true. Those nerds get picked on in school and then take it out on the world online. To an extent. But, yeah…I agree.
If someone posts things you don’t like too much, maybe stop following them. Unless you just like to be angry. Next time, go play some Angry Birds and come back with some sunshine. We’ll all be happier for it. Love you. Mean it!
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