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These are the Most Annoying Behaviors on Social Media, According to a New Survey
Social media is the perfect way to stay in touch with friends and family, while also engaging with content of personal interest. However, all that glitters is not gold. Social media often harbors annoying posts, illegitimate news, and distasteful behaviors that cause users to feel irritated while scrolling through their feed.
By Pam Jannes6 years ago in 01
Why It’s Time to Start Paying Attention to TikTok
Whether you want to admit it or not, the topic of TikTok is slowly trickling into everyday life more and more today. Previously labeled as just another “teen app” that was not taken seriously by marketers until recently, TikTok has demonstrated that it’s not only here to stay – but that it could give the Facebook empire a serious run for its money.
By Alexandra Fasulo6 years ago in 01
How Tik Tok is Taking Over During Covid
So May has swiftly come around and it's fair to say that 2020 has been fairly awful so far. It's been a bitter cocktail made with a measure of environmental disasters with a swig of political uproar, and a double-shot of Covid-19. With all these horrors mounting ever-higher, to what source of comfort or relief can we turn to to help us endure all the anxiety and inconvenience of our "new" daily lives? Tik Tok.
By Laura Watt6 years ago in 01
Social Media Censorship And Its Impact On Freedom Of Speech
In recent years, the debate about social media censorship has become increasingly relevant. Every so often in the news, you'll hear of someone having their account censored by one of the big social media networks for posting something that goes against the terms and conditions or, rather frighteningly, something that doesn't break any rules but is against what the networks are all about. In other words, you can get banned for posting something that people disagree with or find offensive. People all across the political spectrum have fallen foul of social media censoring for expressing views that are 'too extreme'. But is it right for social media networks to censor people?
By Jorah Sebastian 6 years ago in 01
Effects of Social Media on a Lawsuit
We live in a world in which sharing our thoughts and opinions online has become normal. Most of the time the information we share online has no significant effect on our lives. However, what you post on social media platforms or share online can have serious repercussions on pending legal cases. An injury claim or a divorce case can be dramatically impacted by the wrong information shared online. Courts now accept online posts and social media as evidence in different types of cases. We have summarized a few examples of how social media can affect the outcome of a case and why it’s important to analyze carefully what you share online.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in 01
Technology as a Disruptive Force
“We’re in a groundswell moment of youth activism.” – Professor Meira Levinson It is evident that virtual activism presents inherent limitations despite the number of protests that has succeeded yet facilitated through social media’s organisational capabilities. Through actions such as “re-tweeting,” “hashtag-ing,” or “sharing” posts associated with a social justice issue, a level of awareness is shown by individuals, consequently allowing individuals feel they are creating influence for social change. Although, social change requires greater action and needs to go further than simply sharing a tweet or liking a post on Twitter, as this does not incite overt change however it definitely raises awareness to issues which can ultimately translate to greater action. This inaction is referred to as 'Clicktivism', which is a term that has emerged in the digital world, used to describe the 'half-hearted activism on the internet, lacking actual engagement with the real-world issues. Thus, the influence virtual activism is reliant on the amount of effort put into these social and political causes by group members.
By Lawrence Roqueza6 years ago in 01
25 Instagram Facts Everyone Should Know
In recent years, Instagram has not only become one of the most loved by many social networks, but also entered the list of the most popular websites in the world. More precisely, it takes21 place in the ranking in the USA and 41 in the world top.
By John Grehhem6 years ago in 01
Digital Disruption
"If you want to free a society, just give them Internet access.” – Wael Ghonim Throughout history technology has often been the catalyst for revolution and transformative social change. Within the digital age, society consists of dynamically moving and changing parts within the social and political realms, and the new online tools of communication technologies; including social media, have reinvented the way society engages with activism. As a result of macro platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, the traditional relationship and interaction between political authority and widespread activism has been elevated, allowing society to collaborate, coordinate, and give voice to their concerns in a way that has not been seen before.
By Lawrence Roqueza6 years ago in 01
Social media is bad for you
With the world going to hell in a hand cart and a world wide toilet roll shortage imminent , it might be worth considering the major cause. Chances are you have popped in here after using the main cause, the main bringer of doom and gloom, social media. Yes I use it but in my defence I take 90 percent of it as rubbish. Its mainly for games, music and looking at nice pictures.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in 01
