Morgan Burman

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[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@nora_ssv hi Nora, great job! I really enjoyed your thread and the # you chose because the effects of #StopTheSteal are so serious. If democratic votes were not be counted and mail in ballots not counted, this would be a huge violation of voter's rights

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@tulsipatel_DCIM hey Tulsi, I really enjoyed your thread bc this is such a good example of moral panic being spread through social media and the effects it can have on society. Especially in situations such as this, when social media is how sightings and stories are being shared.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

"social media features, such as “like” counts and bright red notifications, are designed to reward engagement with a dopamine hit...social media is a drug." (Seymour) Being #cancelled creates a disconnect from society that many users fear due to their addiction to social media

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

#cancelled is a hashtag that represents an example of moral panic or social dilemma. Users can be cancelled for a variety of reasons, typically for offensive content and objectionable opinions #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

The fear of getting cancelled is so significant is because: A) users do not what their character defamed, and B) they are addicted to social media. Being cancelled results in ostracization from the social media world and in some cases the real world.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@MortelliteBella I think this is a great example of a hashtag created to give a voice to a marginalized group. I think you were right in saying that the media does not always give these groups equal attention or room to discuss the issues they face.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@mgisinger1 This is a great example of a hashtag used by counterpublics to bring attention to issues faced by them. I also used a # regarding Indigenous people, #NotYourMascot. Both tags have been used to stop the cultural appropriation of Indigenous culture.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

(4) Counterpublics are groups of marginalized people that come together to challenge the dominant knowledge inherent to the mainstream public (Jackson and Welles). Groups that are not marginalized typically do not have to fight for this type of recognition.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

(1) #NotYourMascot is a hashtag that has been used by Indigenous people in response to the continued use of the American Indian image and culture in sports. The tag has seen a regrowth in popularity since the start of the World... #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

(3) ...call attention to the cultural appropriation committed by sports teams and fan such as the Braves. Hashtags such as these help to sustain marginalized communities as counterpublics by creating space for them to band together and fight certain issues.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@casey_schulz #teachersbelike is a great example of a hashtag that has created a community for its users. Teachers can use and search the tag to lean on one another or just share helpful tricks and anecdotes.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@KATHRYNHAAS5 #MeToo is great tag to demonstrate the power of social media and hashtags have in creating communities. Using the MeToo hashtag has connected advocates and survivors, building a community from the movement on Twitter.

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

#collegelife is a hashtag that college students can use to tweet advice, ask questions, and share stories. The hashtag has created the community in Twitter for college students that use the tag #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@EmilyEat115 #datingsucks is a great hashtag to connect the negative aspects of modern dating to what we learned in the Liquid Love reading. Both deal with the new reality of relationships, which isn't always a good thing

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

@PaigeNugentRU #relationshipgoals is a great hashtag to relate the Liquid Love reading to the new culture of dating in the digital age

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

(2/2) #DMfail relates to the "Liquid love?" reading because both deal with the importance of the initial exchange when trying to start a hookup or relationship #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

[Morgan Burman @MorganBurman22]

#DMfail can be used when a person contacts someone else via direct message and the exchange goes south. This can happen when one of the parties is ghosted, a message was inappropriate, or the exchange shows no hope of a relationship #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM (1/2)