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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
Trash Algorithm or Trash People
So within the last year or so I have been hearing a lot of talk about people being manipulated by algorithms. There are stories about YouTube's algorithm making it harder and harder to see the content you want, or censorship on twitter through machine learning code. These are obviously problems with the reliance of algorithm's to run all these platforms and we should definitely find solutions in the power of tech in our lives. Sometimes though there are some takes on algorithms that rub me the wrong way. Today the thing I want to explore is the idea that social media algorithms peddle outrage and fear. I'm going to stick with Facebook because I've used it more than others and I don't think anyone wants to read about my observations of all algorithm based sites.
By Art School Dropout 6 years ago in 01
What they don't tell you about Instagram
What does Instagram do? Basically, it takes people’s attention and resells it to others. Your attention (read: information about your persona, your “likes and dislikes”) these days is money. Social media sells this information about you to other corporations, brands, so they could know how to get to their target audience.
By Margarita Salasna6 years ago in 01
I Deleted Facebook Off of My Phone For A Month - Here's How it Affected My Life
Social media has a way of taking over our daily lives. We use it to stay connected with friends, family, and coworkers; to stay in the know of news all over the world; voice our opinions, and so on. So, it definitely has its pros and cons. One of the major cons I personally have is the negativity that can come from it. People feel more powerful behind a screen, and so they speak how they want about any topic. In which then, racism; prejudice; general hatred; and comparison comes to a head. At some point, it truly begins to take a toll on someone and their mental and emotional health.
By Savana Verret6 years ago in 01
tinder clone app development
With the evolution of smartphones, finding dates has become easier than before. There are several dating apps in the market that will help anyone find a perfect match. Once the user enters a few details about them, it will help them match their profile with a person of similar taste. With the advent of these apps, dating has become easy and safe.
By lisa jannet6 years ago in 01
