Social media brings with it added social responsibility. For men and women like us who are in the media domain, even more so. We have access to certain nuggets of information that might be appealing to the general public if put out. The truth is, in a situation as sensitive as now, every piece of information has to be handled with sensitivity and restraint.
To give a specific example. I read last night across multiple social media handles how players were to be transported from Dharamshala to another city. Every detail was provided of the players’ proposed movement. I was stunned. What was the point in putting this out against the backdrop of things going on? What do you gain by some social media likes and numbers? How does it even matter? Why can’t you be a little more restrained and act with some sense?
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It is not as if many of us did not know this. We all have sources, and we are all in touch with players who were playing. It is but obvious that players and others were saying things to us in confidence. But then, we must exercise restraint and resist the lure of breaking news. The only news you need to use for now is what is put out officially by the BCCI, in this case, or the government of India. Every other piece of information could be misinformation, or could be misused by sinister interests.
All I am asking for is restraint. It is nation first, and to do so, this is a very small thing that we all need to do. Loud-mouth television anchors aren’t doing you any favours. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also urged for restraint. Time to show it and be responsible. That’s how you can make a difference to your land, and there was never a more crying need to do so.
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