https://odb.org/2023/10/30/smartphone-compassion
Nowadays, it is more common to have ratings after a stay, a meal, or after using an e-hailing service. In fact, I watched a movie about people’s lives in the future being determined by their ratings on social media to the extent that it affects their credit, where they could stay, and even their jobs. Thus, it led to the creation of a social media persona that may well be different from real life. Yes, we are not at the stage as portrayed by the movie, but having a more hype-up social media persona, especially via Instagram, is already present and real. Some even go to the extent of doctoring their posts to look prettier and more appealing to gain more followers and likes. In fact, there is now a new profession called influencer, which may indirectly even come with product endorsements.
Personally, I don’t like to leave ratings, but if you buy from Shopee or Lazada, they do remind you to do so. Unless something happened to the delivery, I’ll usually give 5 stars. Although it is not customary in Malaysia to leave a tip after a meal, I have made it a point to tip after taking an e-hailing ride or food. I feel that I must support the gig economy, for it has provided jobs to people who otherwise would have struggled to live in these challenging times. Round up an RM7 ride to RM10 or just pay RM20 for an RM17.80 meal. Leave a tip for the driver as they all work hard for their families.
As God is compassionate and He relates to us with compassion and love, we must do likewise, and that includes in our social media and ratings management. Give a good rating if we want to give or else just skip it. Unless it was a disastrous experience, don’t be hard, but be compassionate. If we are stickers for honesty and transparency, then just don’t leave a rating. Leave a bad rating only if it is absolutely necessary. We don’t have to lie, but we need not destroy just to be truthful as our LORD is a compassionate God. Always remember that Jesus taught us of the parable of the ungrateful servant. Surely He was making an important point! If God is completely honest and truthful of who we are, we will not stand a chance facing His judgment. But He is compassionate and sent Jesus to die for our sins so that there will not be condemnation in Christ Jesus.
Ronnie's Thoughts 