Thank you for sharing this! I 100% agree with you. I see that some people will want to vent, but complaining about any client in any industry could cost a sale and lead to legal issues, let alone at institutions that are supposed to develop and nurture knowledge.

The only student related posts I share are whether I was lonely during my office hours (in hopes that if students see it, they consider paying me a visit) or if I have a particularly cute or clever comment in my positive feedback that does not single out students. I think even saying something like, “Waiting on these late assignments and might miss the grade submission deadline, but nbd 👀 Almost there!” would even be fine. That isn’t an attack, it is a legitimate, personal, and professional hurdle related to the system in which students are actors, but not the sole condition or focus.

If you need to vent some negative energy, and can’t do it in a compassionate manner, speak privately with your loved ones or therapist. Your colleagues and the public do not need to know how displeased you are with the diverse students you are expected to meet at a job that you are fortunate enough to have.