My Advice On Social Media Use In Germany

 First, avoid Facebook/Meta as much as possible.  If you write something or comment on something....consider that your FB 'friends' might not be amused, and they might report you for some BS.  Twitter is less so a threat.....mostly because half as many Germans use Twitter.

Second, don't use 'dumbass', 'fat' or any critical commentary over politicians, judges, police, soccer-players, or any noted figure. 

Third, on the use of meme's.....stick to only dogs, cats, Greek philosophy, health habits, food, beverages, and UFOs.  Don't use any Nazi meme stuff, or anything  related to stupid people.

Third, as long as you criticize Putin or the Russians....no problem.  If  you suggest anything positive.....you might accidentally get into trouble.

Fourth, Covid has reversed media trends....so you can suggest various things that  went wrong, and it's acceptable.

Fifth, if you are in the midst of a accident....don't take out your camera or phone to take pictures and post later on FB or Twitter.  There's a law, and you'd be violating it if you took pictures.  However, if this is just a dog playing with a frisbee or a stein of beer....taking the picture and posting it is OK.

Sixth, don't post on migrants and their religious feelings....unless the police say the guy in particular....is radicalized.  Once you say the guy is radicalized, you  can then suggest that he's mentally disturbed.  

Seventh, if you dug down into the numbers....probably two out of twenty Germans are ready and willing to report you....so don't get stupid to add German friends unless you really are confident they won't take something the wrong way.

Eighth, and final, the real fear....if you think about it.....you might post something where Germans might get confused and actually disbelieve public TV, some German politician, or question authority.  Your purpose in life....is not to bring enlightenment to society.