Armchair activism.

I am noticing a trend toward, what I call, armchair activism on social media sites.  Some of it leads to great strides in awareness and some of it makes me question where humanity is going.  There are those out there who will vociferously defend a belief by attacking, ridiculing and condemning anything that is not within their sphere of understanding.  Some have a valid reason, some don't seem to need one and some are just being revolting trolls for the sake of it.  I, for one, like to think I am very careful about what I post on social media.  I check my sources and am very wary about who could be offended right down to the words I use and how they could sound to a reader.  I read all posts with an open mind, but often have to take a deep breath before studiously ignoring the urge to rant!  An emotional outburst, it seems, is not the way to respond.  There are causes to fight,  causes to take note of and causes to leave well alone.  I feel that far too many people take things far too seriously.  So seriously, in fact, that they have spilled out from social media and into real life, leading a misplaced comment into a deadly scenario.  My philosophy is find the happy medium, find balance.  If I can contribute information in a meaningful way, using my life experience or knowledge, I will try.  If not, I won't.  If I am shot down in flames and I am not passionate enough about a cause, I will back away.  I have learned that my opinion is not necessarily another's.  I have also learned that in cyberspace people don't care whether or not you are affronted.  Do I need that negativity?  A great, big resounding no!