Maxey: ‘Your algorithms need to get off my lawn and leave the old man in peace’
Ron Maxey says largely fueled by social media, generations seem to be “increasingly antagonistic toward one another over society’s ills and who’s to blame.” (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Ron Maxey
Ron Maxey is a Memphis native with 45 years of journalism experience in the city and surrounding area.
“There’s a more serious dialogue to be had over the inter-generational bickering so prevalent these days. Largely fueled by social media, generations seem to be increasingly antagonistic toward one another over society’s ills and who’s to blame.”
Topics
Guest Columns Ron Maxey social mediaRelated stories
Maxey: Despite the heat, in summer everything in nature is alive and at its peak.
“I’ll take every season life sees fit to give me, but I know which way I’ll bend if I have to choose favorites. Give me the season with long days and short pants, warm evenings but cool memories.”
Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
“Those who only see the city’s failings — which are real — will never fully understand what we understand and will never fully see what we see. They’ll never understand why some of us don’t give up on it. This is home.”
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.