Singer Mika Moshe Faces Online Harassment Over Appearance
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Singer Mika Moshe expressed her shock and hurt over online comments focusing on her weight and appearance after a performance on Galgalatz. She shared that while she is strong enough to handle the criticism, she is concerned about the impact of cyberbullying on vulnerable individuals. Moshe urged people to spread positivity online and consider the effect of their words.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Singer Mika Moshe was targeted with hurtful online comments about her weight and appearance.
- Moshe stated that most reactions to her performance focused on her looks, not her music.
- She acknowledged gaining weight but questioned people's right to comment on it.
- Moshe expressed concern for children and vulnerable individuals facing online bullying.
- She called for a more positive and considerate online discourse.
Israeli singer Mika Moshe has been the target of hurtful online comments following her appearance on the Galgalatz radio station. In a video she posted on Wednesday, Moshe shared her distress after realizing that many reactions to her performance video focused on her physical appearance and weight, rather than her music.
"I went in to read the comments and was shocked," Moshe stated in the video. "Most of the comments weren't about the music or how I sang. I received many remarks about my weight, that I looked pregnant, that I eat a lot, and that I gained weight. It really caught me off guard. Yes, I gained weight, it's not something I'm unaware of, but I just didn't understand why people think they have the legitimacy to comment on my weight when I'm standing and singing."
Moshe explained that while the personal attacks were hurtful, her primary concern is the impact of online bullying on individuals and children who lack a strong support system. "It's one thing for me, I'm strong, with a support system of staff, family, and a partner, and I'll be okay. Of course, it hurts, but I think about children or others who post themselves online and receive such comments about their appearance. It breaks my heart to think how they can cope with something like that."
The singer concluded her message with a call for a change in online discourse culture. "The message I want to convey with this video is simple, spread light. You don't have to say everything you think, because you can't know how your reaction will affect a person. My whole purpose is to spread light, to make people happy and moved, so please be like that too, it doesn't cost anything."
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