Dr. Al-Maaytah writes:
A problem suffered by everyone, regrettably, from some psychologically defeated individuals for which there is no solution when someone takes a screenshot from my Facebook page and sends it covertly to others. This act can only be described as cowardice, nefariousness, and lack of ethics. The person who lacks the courage for open confrontations, and resorts to transferring behind screens, merely reveals his weakness before he harms others.
This behavior is neither ethical nor does it adhere to values, and it is an action taken by a predator looking to stir trouble in troubled waters, take words out of context, turn opinions into accusations, and use words as a tool for insult. A righteous person faces and criticizes openly, and disagrees clearly, rather than hiding behind “screenshots” and reveling in hurting others.
What is even more dangerous is that this act is not only ethically reprehensible but also legally questionable because using personal content and circulating it with the intent to insult, defame, or damage someone’s reputation is a clear violation of the law, especially concerning cybercrimes and misuse of social media platforms. The law does not protect malicious intent and does not justify harm no matter the source.
Anyone who takes screenshots and publishes them without permission bears full responsibility for any moral, social, or professional damage that ensues, and cannot be exempted under the pretext that the content was published. Publishing is one thing, exploiting it for harm is something completely different.
In conclusion, it must be stated clearly: this behavior is cowardly because it shies away from confrontation,
it is despicable because it relies on causing hidden harm,
it is unethical because it violates privacy,
and it is legally actionable because it causes deliberate damage.
And those who do not possess the courage to speak openly should remain silent, for silence is a thousand times more honorable than harming behind the screens
And most importantly, this behavior is legally unacceptable in many legislations, for it involves:
Defamation and damage to reputation
Misuse of social media tools
Transferring personal content with the intention of causing harm
Inciting and stirring strife due to extreme envy and psychological illness
And it seems that he is defeated in personality and was raised in an environment indescribable by words
Written by: Dr. Journalist
Mohammad Abdul Rahman Al-Maaytah
PhD in Journalism and Digital Media
Jordanian Journalists Syndicate
