People seldom truly post the full extent of what they believe on social media. That's true for a lot of reasons. I'm going to reflect, more indirectly than normal, on that fact, why it is, and how social media affects how people do or don't state what they believe. That's a big topic, and I'm … Continue reading Social Media does not promote ‘full disclosure’
Tag: social media
Death of a Facebook Group
Social media, in this case example Facebook, is a rather interesting beast -- yes, I'll use the word beast -- with often very creature-like instincts and responses. I'm not a big commenter on Facebook or social media. In fact, I don't always comment very strenuously even on my blog, where I am supposed to be … Continue reading Death of a Facebook Group
The Limits of Social Media
When a tragedy occurs, it is a natural response to want to do something to help out. Today, social media gives people ways to do something, and feel like they are doing something to help out. But the fact of the matter is most of the posts, statements, rallies and petitions on social media are … Continue reading The Limits of Social Media