There is an increasing amount of hateful messages online, particularly on social media. The people that post these messages, are they just ‘lonely souls’ who are feeling bad about themselves and crave attention?
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Whereas social media started as a way for friends and family to connect, it has evolved into a platform where people hide behind their keyboards and pick arguments with each other. Often, keyboard warriors are feeling bad about something in their own lives, and their comments have nothing to do with you (or sometimes surreptitiously they do).
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However, that doesn’t mean that negative comments sting any less.
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Social media seems to have devolved into a game in which the person who can look the best on social media wins, while everyone else is made to feel less than.
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These people share hateful messages online perhaps because it’s distracting them from their life which they may not be happy with. The online space provides haters with a place where they can make themselves seem larger than life.
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Online haters are sometimes seen as popular people, but deep down they may have doubts about themselves and have a superiority complex. They need to feel strong, to gain status, and to let their peers think they are ‘just great’. They have an inflated idea of themselves, and believe they think they have to comment and criticize everything, while wanting other people to look up to them….. they want to look good, they want their martial art to look good.
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Another depiction of online haters is of individuals with negative experiences or in a negative situation. They may feel sadness, fear, loneliness, anger, or have low self-esteem. These haters feel excluded. For them, hate comments are a way to become part of society, part of the group, they want attention and a bit of fame.
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Hatred arises from contrasting characteristics of our thinking. It is a result of misunderstanding. If one does not support or respect other’s opinion, then it will create atmosphere of discrimination. This brings insecurities and frustration. And there’s no point trying to ask them to see your point of view. Their decision is made.
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Finally, if that keyboard warrior is a person who you know in real life, and they consistently leave negative comments on social media, it may be time to unfollow or unfriend. The ‘delete’ key is powerful. While it might cause a rift in the friendship, you don’t need that negativity in your life. 
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“There’s only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” – Elbert Hubbard
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