A woman tweeted about ‘inconsiderate youths’ during a DLR journey to Lewisham Pic: Wikipedia Commons
A woman found herself at the centre of a turbulent Twitter storm on Wednesday (May 17) after using social media to vent her irritation at having to stand on a DLR service to Lewisham while two “inconsiderate youths” occupied priority seats.
Nooraini Mydin, 60, was criticised by Twitter users for posting a picture of herself and the “inconsiderate youths” – two young women – without their consent.
Mydin, who has since deleted the picture, tweeted: “Inconsiderate youths occupying the disabled seat while an elderly woman is standing right in front of them on the DLR to Lewisham.”
Upon seeing the post, some Twitter users were quick to point out there was in fact an empty seat directly behind Mydin, while others reminded her she was wrong and ignorant to assume the ability of the young women.
It isn’t the first time Mydin has taken to social media to report a transport-related issue. Previously she has used Instagram to document her frustration.
@NoorainiMydin “Completely blocking the pavement” pic.twitter.com/NczsS39Vib
— Tino Race (@tinorace) May 17, 2017
Few Twitter users sympathised with Mydin who according to @JaphyRyder_ will “embark upon a trans-continental rail trip” despite being unable to stand.
Hi
I just found this today and am thrilled to have “arrived” on social media. Actually that “twitter storm” was so scary. I have always wanted to have my posts on social media to go viral but boy, not this one. The full story is this: I am fed-up of young people ignoring elderly people standing while they are sitting, some in priority seats. Yes, I am 61 and whilst I am not crawling on all fours, I felt, having lived this long, I am entitled to some kindness from more abled-bodied youths.
Yes, I also went on a 17,000-km railway odyssey from London to Malaysia to mark my 60th birthday last year. But this was a personal odyssey to overcome some insecurities I had developed after having some complications following a knee replacement operations. It affected my confidence because I used to be a fit and sporty woman described as young for her age and virtually overnight I became “old for her age.”
And yes, my knee is troubling me. I went on that odyssey with a steroid injection to my knee to stop the pain from the inflammation and doses of Tramadol, a strong painkiller. I should be celebrated for this achievement, not vilified.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens when you misuse the internet to vilify simple everyday folks who cannot diagnose your knee condition as being totally dependent on that very seat marked with a blue sign. Because no other seats will do, and speaking to these people is simply too much trouble, but sneakily taking their pictures and shaming them on social media is so much more effective at teaching the world about kindness, and so much more convenient.
“I can’t even…….”
Could’ve just sat in the empty seat behind you…
Nooraini Mydin just by your comment above you sound entitled. Why not think about your own behaviour in this rather than being defensive. The Minoritydude 100%.