@wendyxchou I think it allows for subgroups to grow, whether they be subgroups in support of nationalist hate movements, or subgroups that actively work to support victims of horrible actions such as this (ex. originalists vs. left wing jewish people living in the US). #COMS427
@RijntjesOlivia This seems like it is leaning towards a shame narrative that highlights women as part of the problem instead of an overarching societal pressure that has more to do with patriarchal narratives...sad to think this is the current discourse. #COMS427
⚡️ “Kanye West says he's been 'used' and will distance himself from politics”
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Will Kanye West be successful in distancing himself from this narrative? I think his past social media presence will prevent him from doing so.
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this is a great podcast that talks about the much asked question of whether facebook is spying on users.. turns out the answer might be no.
https://t.co/QWbP80rap5
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@RijntjesOlivia@frontlinepbs Does it seem to anyone else like Mark Zuckerberg is held accountable for the actions of facebook more than the CEOs any other social media platform? why do you think that is? #COMS427
@studentvalsmith This makes me think of cult beauty brands such as #glossier, which cultivate a user experience based around community and shared opinions. I personally believe this facilitates users resonating with a brand, and thus makes it more likely for the brand to be successful #COMS427
@lexpepper I was thinking about this when I read the case study, I also think social media holds companies accountable in that it provides a record of behaviour and public response to crises such as these #COMS427
@misha_serr Interesting to consider that there is mass understanding of what each social media platform is used for , yet this is entirely determined by users.. Do these platforms exist merely for us to adopt them into our everyday practices as we see fit? #COMS427
Definitely something interesting to consider... is the term 'privacy policy' too dated for the current technological climate?
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Quote from Duguay reading this week: "Platforms' crafting of news headlines constituted a direct intervention shaping how users perceived news stories".
Sounds exactly like Buzzfeed's tactic of parceling news into punchy headlines to make it more appealing
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This has been one of my favourite NYT articles since it came out. Can we think of whistleblowing as the gateway to social media accountability? Do we hold platforms to the standards that we deserve? Did Manning have a moral obligation to dislose?#coms427
@misha_serr Would love to hear more of your thoughts on this. Are you referring to the fact that sports journalism can now almost entirely take place on social media as opposed to in a traditional journalistic setting? #COMS427
@lexpepper Do you think the use of umbrella movements gives momentum or takes it away? For instance, would it be more effective for a feminist organization to fall under #metoo or instead to attempt to branch out as their own movement, separate from a larger affiliation? #COMS427
@i3ZPqiywvnjPXVi@GTouir At the same time, do you think that engagement on social media promotes a false sense of activism that doesn't necessarily equate to real political change? (ex. tweeting about a party's platform and then not actually voting) #COMS427
One of the readings this week talks about a different way of "doing" politics. Is there a future where we no longer choose political leaders through a voting system but through some other method based in social media engagement? Would love to hear some thoughts. #COMS427
Wondering about the concept of #slacktivism and how it has pervaded much of our online interactions and affiliations with any kind of political landscape. Can we equate the lack of millennial voters to a sense of slacktivism? #COMS427
@tia73206161 do you think there is an alternative to having extensive privacy policies that never get read? is there a way to properly transmit this information without arduous legal jargon? #COMS427
Interesting to consider the role of regulation in terms of biological regulation... does sharing information about your physical health online take away your physical autonomy? #COMS427
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@lexpepper What do you see as the correlation between values and platforms? Do you think the use of Twitter by government-affiliated enterprises such as NASA and the FBI compliments their values or harms their public image and outreach potential? #COMS427