It was Sergio Romo’s slider against Miguel Cabrera that got the Bay Area on its feet for the second time in three years as the Giants claimed four straight victories over the Detroit Tigers. The final pitch also marked the second time that the post-victory reckless abandon resulted in thousands of dollars of property damage for the city of San Francisco. What was supposed to be a joyous celebration and appreciation for our hometown team was all but lost thanks to a handful of deviant judgments. Thanks to social media however, those moments have been tagged and shared for all to see.

In recent years, the decisions made by just a few individuals have put a blemish on the otherwise enjoyable experience of rooting home teams to victory. Do these individuals even think about the potential consequences? Is it really necessary to flip over and torch a city bus to prove your fanaticism? Whatever the case may be, mayhem seems to have a tendency of following large gatherings of people and unfortunately is not exclusive to just sporting events.

This behavior was also seen during last year’s “Occupy Movement” when a few protestors thought it would be a good idea to damage local businesses and loot nearby stores. The planned peaceful protest is arguably best remembered for the violent images captured by media across the country as well as in everyone’s social media news feeds. It only takes a few extra moments to recognize a bad idea. Are there smartphones nearby?

Undoubtedly the biggest surprise surrounding the World Series celebration was how these knuckleheads decided to vandalize property with thousands of people watching. This generation has been living in the age of social media long enough now to understand how Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram work. Family, colleagues, and even employers each have a digital presence and everyone can rest assured that they do have access to anything posted for public viewing. Clicking “share” can quickly ruin reputations based on the events of a night out. It’s no surprise that over 35 arrests have been made within the first two days since the Tigers’ defeat.

Everyone should take personal responsibility when out and about. Today’s media landscape has proven time and time again that eyes are watching. The world is now a stage and the cameras continue to roll.