Building a Harmonious Online Ecosystem

Recently, remarks by Zhong Shanshan, Chairman of Nongfu Spring, have sparked heated public discussion. On November 19 in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, he bluntly stated that the low-price system of internet platforms harms Chinese brands and industries, driving out good money with bad, calling for government intervention, condemning e-commerce counterfeiting, belittling live streaming sales, and discussing the resumption of green bottle water production and the unsuitability of long-term consumption.

Meanwhile, he again mentioned the "online violence incident" in February, addressing Zhang Yiming, the actual controller of Toutiao and Douyin, demanding the deletion of defamatory remarks and images, an apology to him and his family, and emphasizing that platforms cannot evade responsibility by invoking the "safe harbor" principle.

The news caused an uproar online, with severe divisions among netizens, some praising him for voicing the concerns of the real economy, others criticizing his extreme views. Behind this clamor, however, lie deeper issues such as online violence, the entanglements between the platform economy and the real economy, and more.

Shengma Finance believes that the rapid amplification of Zhong Shanshan's remarks was not due to his intentionally creating a buzz, but rather because the dilemmas he faces and the reflections arising from his role as an entrepreneur strike at two major pain points of the internet era. One is the dilemma faced by individuals when caught up in internet public opinion; the other is the implicit worry shared by many about the impact of the platform economy on the real economy.

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The Dilemma of Individuals Under Internet Public Opinion

In fact, the online violence Zhong Shanshan encountered is not an isolated case but a typical microcosm of the internet era. In an environment where information spreads rapidly and is difficult to control, individuals can easily become targets of rumors and false information.

In February this year, Zhong Shanshan and his company were caught up in a wave of public opinion. This time, he spoke out again regarding the "online violence incident," addressing Zhang Yiming, the actual controller of Toutiao and Douyin, urging him to take responsibility for civilized rectification, immediately delete defamatory remarks and images about him, and apologize to him and his family.

He pointed out that the spreaders and creators of rumors are equally culpable and that profitable platforms should bear legal responsibility for the rumors they publish and cannot evade it under the "safe harbor" principle.

Zhong Shanshan's experience shows that even a successful entrepreneur like him can appear powerless in the face of online violence. The anonymity and rapid spread of the internet allow rumors to quickly proliferate, causing tremendous harm to the lives and psyches of those involved.

For ordinary people, this harm may be even more unbearable. In the online world, everyone can be an information disseminator and receiver, and some false information and malicious rumors may be inadvertently created and spread, causing unnecessary distress and harm to others.

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The Collision Between the Platform Economy and the Real Economy

In addition to the issue of online violence, Zhong Shanshan's criticism of Pinduoduo as a "low-cost e-commerce platform" and his views on live streaming sales have brought the contradictions and conflicts between the platform economy and the real economy to the forefront.

He believes that the low-price model of internet platforms harms Chinese brands and industries, reflecting the suspicions and concerns of many about the impact of the platform economy on the real economy.

With the rapid development of the internet economy, the platform economy, with its strong traffic advantages and low-price strategies, has indeed changed traditional business models and market structures to a certain extent. On the one hand, it provides consumers with more choices and more affordable prices, promoting consumption growth; on the other hand, it also brings tremendous competitive pressure to the real economy, with some traditional brick-and-mortar businesses gradually losing their edge and even facing an existential crisis in competition with e-commerce platforms.

The widespread resonance of Zhong Shanshan's remarks stems from his articulation of the anxieties and helplessness felt by many practitioners in the real economy.

However, we cannot simply oppose the platform economy and the real economy. They are not a zero-sum game but can integrate and promote each other. In future development, finding a balance between the two to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results is a question that everyone needs to consider and explore together.

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Emotional Triggers Behind the Hot Topic

In Shengma Finance's view, the reason the Zhong Shanshan incident has become increasingly popular is not because he deliberately created a buzz but because his experiences and reflections happen to touch on core emotional topics for many people today.

In this fast-paced, high-pressure society, people's fears of online violence, concerns about protecting their rights and interests, and worries about the future development of traditional industries are widespread.

His remarks and experiences serve as a fuse, instantly igniting these deep-seated emotions within the public, sparking widespread discussion and attention.

This emotional resonance causes people to focus not just on the merits of the event itself but to elevate it to a consideration of broader social phenomena and the development of the times. In a sense, Zhong Shanshan has become a transporter of emotions, bringing to light the complex emotions deep within the public, thereby driving the continuous amplification and escalation of the event.

Zhong Shanshan's remarks not only draw attention to the personal experiences of an entrepreneur but also provoke deep reflection on a series of important issues in the internet era. They reveal the severity of the online violence problem and the vulnerability of individuals in the face of internet public opinion, while also highlighting the need for a more balanced and coordinated development between the platform economy and the real economy.

In the future, we look forward to establishing a healthier, more civilized, and orderly online environment where everyone can freely express and communicate while also receiving adequate respect and protection. We also hope to find an effective path for the coordinated development of the platform economy and the real economy, jointly promoting the prosperity and progress of the social economy.

For individuals, it is important to approach online information more rationally, not easily swayed by emotions, and to view and evaluate various events with an objective and impartial attitude, jointly fostering a harmonious and stable online public opinion ecosystem.

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