During her recent Eras Tour concert in Minneapolis, Taylor Swift made a heartfelt plea to her fans to abstain from online negativity, particularly towards individuals she might have written songs about in the past. Before performing "Dear John," a song widely believed to be about her former relationship with John Mayer, Swift emphasized the importance of kindness and respect in online interactions.

Swift, now 33, expressed her disinterest in revisiting past events except for the music and memories created. She clarified that the re-release of her album "Speak Now" is not an invitation for fans to defend her online against anyone she may have written about years ago. The re-release is part of her ongoing endeavor to regain ownership of her early music.

The upcoming release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" on July 7th has brought renewed attention to the song "Dear John," which details the experience of a young woman in a relationship with an older man. Swift and Mayer dated briefly in 2009 when she was 19 and he was 31. The song's lyrics, including lines like, "Don't you think I was too young to be messed with?" have resonated with many listeners.

The Minneapolis performance marked the first time Swift had played "Dear John" live in over a decade. In the past, Mayer expressed feeling "terrible" and "humiliated" by the song, while Swift maintained that she never publicly reveals who her songs are about.