Week 13

With everyone being tied up in social media, it’s become a shame to constantly checking your phone and media when you’re in a social setting or interacting with others. Devoting your full attention to whoever you’re around is the standard in those social settings which is what makes it looked upon to check your phone or text when in those situations. Social media has become a popular way to get people to express themselves. Whether it it be via Facebook posts, Twitter updates, photos shared, or even 10 second videos. These are all extensions of your personality or for some “personality”. They can help portray your interests, your views, and help show people who you are or for some “are”. They offer a platform for you to be yourself, to be creative, to be who you want to be and most importantly, have an audience for all of this. Essentially, social media has changed the way we are able to communicate and behave, not only in groups but in an entire society as well. While content is monitored and can be removed, there are millions of users on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, even YouTube. Being said, not every single status, photo or comment can be watched or evaluated being completely controlled. This results in people getting away with a lot of things that would be “socially acceptable” in person. On a personal aspect, social media can be used for internet bullying and victimizing. It gives people the opportunity to upset and gossip 24/7.