The Shaming Trap: Why Publicly Correcting Mistakes on Social Media Is a Bad Idea Social media has become a breeding ground for public language usage shaming, where individuals feel empowered to correct others' mistakes in front of an audience.
This phenomenon is not new and can be traced back to the way we've always dealt with embarrassment in our social circles.
However, the ease of online anonymity has emboldened some individuals to take their shaming habits to a whole new level.