Believe in the power of compliments? Wish to spread kindness via social media? Well, then post an anonymous compliment on the “UOregon Compliments” Facebook page.
“UOregon Compliments” is a page dedicated to posting compliments anonymously. All one has to do is message the page administrator with a compliment for a friend or a stranger, and she will post that comment as a status. All the while, your identity remains anonymous.
Although I personally don’t have a problem with complimenting people directly, I see the mysterious allure the page provides. You can make someone’s day with a surprising, kind message. Plus, what’s not great about a page focused on spreading selfless love?
The creator of the Facebook page, who also wishes to remain anonymous, agrees the site provides a good way to “brighten people’s days.”@@left quote as-is@@ She got the idea from looking at other university compliments pages, including those of Brown University and Penn State, and despite her having started it only a few days ago, she says the site has become pretty popular.
“This site is for people who want to bring a smile to others’ faces,” the creator of the page said. “There’s no point in bringing down others with hurtful words.”
Here are a few of the compliments that have already been posted:
@@left this quote as-is; pulled from site directly@@“Mackenzie Dickins is drop dead beautiful with an amazing personality. If you haven’t been blessed with the opportunity to meet her I strongly suggest that you do because she is one of a kind. (Except for guys cause she’s all mine) changing my life one moment at a time.”
@@ditto@@“I haven’t spoken with Will Fischer before but I have admired him from afar, his beautiful smile, care-free attitude, and willingness to help others in need make him a great and admirable guy. He is a good role model for all University of Oregon students. He proudly professes his strong faith in his choice of clothes, words, and mannerisms. I wish I could be more like Will Fischer.”
@@ditto@@“Dear Brittney G, Thank you for being able to always put a smile on my face. Keep up the positive attitude!”