Weak Points of Social Media in the Article

Lack of Accountability: Social media enables “keyboard courage,” where individuals post criticism or negative comments without oversight, acting as their own editors without checks and balances.

Amplification of Negativity: There is increased toxicity, with platforms being frequently used for cyberbullying, public shaming, or character destruction—often without regard to truth or fact.

Equality of Authority: The article notes that social media places a random person’s opinion alongside that of recognized experts or credible sources, blurring the distinction between informed and uninformed voices.

Instant Emotional Reactivity: The medium encourages impulsive sharing of emotions, opinions, and rage, rather than thoughtful, reviewed communication, which can escalate misunderstandings and conflict.

Endurance as Sole Defense: For pastors and public figures, the main advice is to “endure” or ignore attacks, since very few effective recourses exist to counteract online negativity.

Additional Observations
Temptation and Moral Hazards: The article recognizes social media as morally neutral but warns that it presents additional temptations for human failings, amplifying both foolish and wise voices indiscriminately.

Erosion of Civil Respect: There has been a shift from civil disagreement to an environment where ministers frequently face scorn and hostility online, regardless of the truth or context of the criticism.

Difficulty Responding Productively: For those targeted, there are often limited or no meaningful ways to respond to online criticism, aside from personal resilience and faith.

These points underscore deep concerns with the current social media landscape, especially for public or spiritual leaders dealing with criticism and toxic online behavior