Would You Say That’s Someone’s Face?

What a Cake Taught Me About Cruelty, Empathy, and the Invisible Walls of Social Media

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You click “publish.”
You share a glimpse of your day.
And then?
Bang!
There you are, staring at the screen in shock and anger.
A single comment from a stranger hits you like a slap in the face.
Ever happened to you?
Sadly, it has to me.

And so the question arises: what turns seemingly normal people into harsh, trigger-happy judges spitting out acidic opinions without restraint?

The Accused Cake and the Emotional Short Circuit

I still remember that Sunday afternoon with sadness.
I had spent hours baking a Nocciolina cake — a long, complicated recipe that fills you with pride when it works out.
Proud of the result (not perfect, I’ll admit — the frosting wasn’t that smooth), I took a photo and shared it with a group of fellow food lovers.
I was excited to exchange thoughts. Maybe, even get some tips.