{"id":2094114,"date":"2023-11-08T15:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-after-being-flamed-for-neutral-israel-palestinian-post\/"},"modified":"2023-11-08T15:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:19:22","slug":"disney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-after-being-flamed-for-neutral-israel-palestinian-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-after-being-flamed-for-neutral-israel-palestinian-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Channel Alum Flees Instagram After Being Flamed for Neutral Israel-Palestinian Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdisney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-after-being-flamed-for-neutral-israel-palestinian-post%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2094114&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Selena Gomez Quits Instagram After Backlash Over Controversial Post<\/h2>\n<p>Selena Gomez made\u200b headlines this week when she announced that she was &#8220;done&#8221; with Instagram following\u2062 criticism of a seemingly harmless post.\u2062 The former Disney Channel star, who is currently starring \u2063in Hulu&#8217;s &#8220;Only Murders in the Building,&#8221; took to the platform on October \u200c30 to express her \u2063distress over the &#8220;horror, hate, violence, \u200dand terror&#8221; happening \u200bin the world. She emphasized the need to protect all people, especially children, and put an end to violence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\">\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>View this post on Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzC6hsFLJs1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @rarebeautyisbetterthanrhode<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, just three days\u200d later, Gomez returned to Instagram to declare that she was &#8220;deleting&#8221; the platform. In a\u200b Thursday post, \u2064she stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m\u200d taking \u2064a break and deleting my Instagram. I&#8217;m \u2063done.\u200b I\u200c do not support any of what&#8217;s going on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\">\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>View this post on Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzC6hsFLJs1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared \u200cby @rarebeautyisbetterthanrhode<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Although Gomez&#8217;s Instagram account was still active a week later, it remains unclear whether she meant she was deleting her\u2062 account or simply removing the app from her device. It is possible\u2062 that \u2062she has chosen the latter option.<\/p>\n<p>Gomez faced criticism for her initial post,\u2064 with some accusing her of trying to appear &#8220;neutral&#8221; solely to protect her reputation. One Twitter user pointed out \u2063that Gomez&#8217;s significant following could make a \u2063difference, while another expressed annoyance at celebrities making &#8220;neutral&#8221; statements for the sake of their\u2064 image rather than genuine concern.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Selena Gomez is literally the 3rd \u200bmost \u200cfollowed person on Instagram with almost half\u2064 a BILLION followers. A \u2064post WILL make a \u200cdifference.<\/p>\n<p>This is why \u2063I\u2019m annoyed when celebs make a \u201cneutral\u201d statement. They \u200cdo it only \u2062because of their reputation. Not because they genuinely care. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZSgfDNdPfZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZSgfDNdPfZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoebe Shafinaz  (@PhoebeShafinaz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PhoebeShafinaz\/status\/1719214655082783131?\">October\u2064 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/2023\/11\/02\/selena-gomez-says-shes-deleting-her-instagram-account-after-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Life<\/a> reported that \u200cGomez had previously liked a post by comedian Amy Schumer that took a more pro-Israel stance. This suggests that Gomez&#8217;s intentions\u2062 may have\u200d been misunderstood.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Would you \u2063play games\/crosswords on The Western Journal\u2019s site if offered?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Would you play games\/crosswords on The Western Journal\u2019s site\u2064 if offered?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n<p>\t\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge via email. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n<p>\t\t\tYes: 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n<p>\t\t\tNo: 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Gomez&#8217;s decision to leave Instagram sparked a debate among her fans and critics. While some supported her stance, others questioned her motives. Regardless, it is clear that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/institutional-corruption-and-a-pandemic-of-misinformation-previous-proponent-for-covid-19-jabs-calls-for-global-stop\/\" title=\"Institutional Corruption and a Pandemic of Misinformation: Previous Proponent for COVID-19 Jabs Calls for Global Stop\">social media platforms continue<\/a> to be a source of controversy and scrutiny \u200dfor public figures.<\/p>\n<p><em>An Urgent Note\u200b from Our Staff:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Western Journal has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-posts-video-of-attorney-generals-own-damning-statement-during-courtroom-break\/\" title=\"Trump shares video of Attorney General's incriminating statement during court recess.\">labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d \u2063simply<\/a> because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about\u2064 what is happening in America.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We refuse to let Big\u2064 Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-recruits-super-bowl-champ-to-be-official-spokesman-for-covid-booster\/\" title=\"Pfizer hires Super Bowl champ as COVID booster spokesperson.\">woke advertisers dictate<\/a> the content we share with our community. 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Your support means we can continue to expose\u200b false narratives and defend traditional American values.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">Please stand with us by donating today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for your support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/disney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-flamed-neutral-israel-palestinian-post\/\">Disney Channel Alum \u200bFlees \u2063Instagram\u2062 After Being Flamed for Neutral Israel-Palestinian Post<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u200c Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does\u2063 public opinion \u200cand\u200c backlash\u2064 affect celebrities and \u200btheir mental health?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of Service<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<button class=\"firefly-poll-btn\" onclick=\"togglePollForm()\">Vote<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>Gomez&#8217;s decision to \u2063quit \u2064Instagram highlights\u2064 the ongoing debate surrounding the responsibility of celebrities on social media platforms. While many argue that celebrities have a duty to\u200b use \u200ctheir\u200c platforms to raise\u200c awareness about important issues and effect positive change, others believe that celebrities should not be held to higher expectations than the general\u200c public.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for celebrities to face criticism for their \u200bstatements or\u2063 actions on social media. In Gomez&#8217;s case, the\u200b backlash she received for her\u200d post may have pushed her to quit the platform\u2062 altogether. \u2062This raises questions\u200d about the impact \u2063of public opinion on \u200bcelebrities and their mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Some \u2063argue \u200bthat celebrities should be more cautious with their posts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-channel-alum-flees-instagram-after-being-flamed-for-neutral-israel-palestinian-post\/\" title=\"Disney Channel Alum Flees Instagram After Being Flamed for Neutral Israel-Palestinian Post\">avoid controversial topics altogether<\/a>. However, this perspective disregards\u200c the \u2062fact that celebrities are also human beings with their \u2064own opinions and beliefs. \u200bThey \u200cshould have \u2063the freedom to express themselves and use their platforms to promote causes they believe in.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, celebrities like Gomez have a large following and their words carry weight. By\u200b speaking out on important issues, they can\u2063 raise awareness and inspire their fans to take action. However, this also puts immense pressure \u2062on celebrities\u200d to align themselves with popular\u200c opinions and\u200d avoid controversy.<\/p>\n<p>Gomez&#8217;s decision to quit Instagram may serve\u2062 as a reminder that celebrities are not immune to the negative \u200beffects of social media. While\u2062 these platforms\u200c give\u2063 them a way to\u200b engage with their fans and share\u200c their \u200dlives, they also expose them\u200d to constant scrutiny\u2064 and criticism. It is important for us, as consumers of celebrity content, to be mindful of the impact our words can have on their mental health.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Selena Gomez&#8217;s decision to quit Instagram highlights the complex nature of \u200bbeing a\u200c celebrity\u200b in the age \u200dof social media. \u2063While celebrities have a \u200cresponsibility to use their platforms for positive \u2062change,\u2064 they should also have the freedom to express their opinions and beliefs. We must remember that celebrities are human beings and that our words\u200d can have a\u200d profound impact \u2064on \u2062their mental well-being. As consumers of\u2063 celebrity content, let us strive to be more understanding and\u2063 supportive \u2062of the challenges \u200cthey \u2064face in the digital world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selena Gomez announced her departure from Instagram, claiming she was &#8220;done&#8221; with the platform. The backlash she received for a seemingly harmless post led to this decision. Despite her role in &#8220;Only Murders in the Building,&#8221; Gomez expressed her intention to take a hiatus from social media on October 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2094115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2094114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094114"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094114\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2094115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2094114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2094114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}