Football fans have been in a frenzy in the past couple of weeks with the drama around crimes being committed by professional football players. It seems that many people in the wide world of social media have plenty to say but are still supporting the NFL. Talking on social media is not enough to make a change. More needs to be done.

After a video showing NFL player Ray Rice dragging his fiancee out of an Atlantic City elevator was released, the NFL made the decision to suspend Rice for the duration of the season. Later, a video was released from inside the elevator of him punching his then-fiancee in the face. After the release of the second video, Rice was released from the Baltimore Ravens.

Many Ravens fans — and fans of the NFL in general — were very put off by the fact that Rice was not released by the Ravens sooner. There was already proof from the first video that Rice had assaulted his fiancee, and a simple suspension was not enough punishment. Social media blew up with people complaining about the domestic abuse case, but people still tuned in come football night.

In another case, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was accused of another form of domestic abuse. Peterson was arrested in Texas for beating his 4-year-old son with a switch. Originally, Peterson sat out during the Vikings’ week two game against the Patriots, but was announced to play Sept. 21. Reports came in that Peterson had beaten another one of his kids earlier and the Vikings reversed their decision and chose to bar him. Many women’s groups and sponsors were calling out the Vikings for being insensitive when they were prepared to reinstate Peterson in week three. Again, social media flared up with football fans giving their input on the issue, but still the NFL had its regular number of viewers.

If you’re not going to stop watching the NFL because you disagree with NFL administration, then what is the purpose of being upset? If a news release came out saying your favorite grocery store’s manager abused his fiancee, would you stop shopping there?

Ultimately, if you’re not going to stop spending your Sundays browsing your fantasy football lineups and turning on Fox or CBS at 11 a.m., then what is the purpose of calling for Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, to quit his job? What is the purpose of any of your outcries? Why did it take NFL players abusing their significant others or children for some to finally speak up about domestic violence?

There is no point in senseless complaining on social media to your friends about how awful Goodell has been at releasing information, transforming the league and punishing players for crimes some everyday citizens commit if you’re not taking proper action.

If you’ve written a letter to the the commissioner, good for you. You’re taking the correct action in putting a stop to a dysfunctional organization’s way of punishing the criminals within the NFL. Even talking and bringing the conversation up with your friends can be a start.

But if you’re spewing hate because you don’t agree with decisions Goodell has made in the past and have no intent to actually do anything proactive to end relationship violence, then you are doing a disservice to your community. Step up, start the conversation and be active in the fight against domestic assault.