In his initial post, Yu Hua stated, "The greatest anger of man is often not hysteric outburst, but extreme tranquility. Silence speaks volumes and the river of wisdom flows deep." He then advised readers to "say what should be said, to control one's heart and mouth," and to "calm without panic, orderly rather than disordered." In another post, he referred to Weibo as a hideaway where people can go crazy and express themselves freely.

Many netizens responded positively to Yu Hua's words, applauding his call for self-control and rational expression. "I cried, my HYQs, I want to share everything with you," wrote one user. "So let your crazy out online," echoed another. A third netizen added, "You're right. It's good that I can control my desire to express, but no one understands what I mean. How can I deal with this problem?"

However, not all responses were positive. Some users felt that Yu Hua's words were insensitive and implied that people should keep their feelings bottled up for fear of offending others. "That's exactly right, so I only go crazy on the Internet," wrote one netizen. Another chimed in, "So I usually try my best to go crazy on Weibo."

Some users went as far as accusing Yu Hua of encouraging people to hide behind a screen and avoid dealing with their emotions in real life. "Yu Hua: Learn to control your desire to express. That's so damn right, those who have suffered losses understand the meaning of these words," wrote one user sarcastically. Others pointed out that while it is important to be mindful of how one expresses their emotions, this should not mean stifling them completely. "Yes, we need to control our anger and speech, but not at the expense of genuine self-expression," noted another netizen.

The debate sparked by Yu Hua's Weibo posts highlights a growing tension in China between the desire for open expression and the need to maintain social harmony. As the country continues to evolve, issues such as these will likely become more prevalent, with individuals grappling with how to navigate their emotions while respecting societal norms. Despite the division of opinions among netizens, one thing is clear: the topic has prompted much needed discussion about the role of self-expression and emotional control in modern Chinese society.