You cannot guilt or shame someone into political activism. If you do that, you’re setting yourself up to be played long term. I’d prefer someone to be silent than hop on the band wagon of fake activism.

Also would like to note silence doesn’t always mean opposition. (1/4)

In reality, the whole world is struggling in a variety of ways. Applying pressure on someone to be politically active when they can’t even get out of bed due to depression is insensitive. So fuck your ‘if you’re quiet we aren’t friends anymore’ social media shame. (2/4)

People do NOT have to show activism on social media to appease a friendship. For some, staying away from politics could be the BEST option for their health. Trauma works in a variety of ways and no one really knows what goes on in their internet friends actual lives. (3/4)

If you want to be politically active on your social media that’s cool, do you boo.. but people process and cope with political events differently! If you’re shaming people you’re missing the point of your own political activism. Remember to be kind and help educate. (4/4)