Meghan Beckmann

SO339 Violence, Media, and Culture

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

I think about the data that is saved into photos posted on Instagram. Even if you don’t tag the location in the post, the picture itself has information such as how many people (yellow box anyone?), where it was taken, when it was taken. A pic is much more than just a pic #so339

[June @JuneSO339]

Additionally, the interview presents and interesting look at the illusion of control people think they have over the data they release through things like social media, as one interviewee reveals that removing that info isn’t as simple as the “delete” button suggests (3/3) #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

‘Tech washing”, to me, is the equivalence of people saying they are colorblind in terms of race. I think a lot of people think that by saying that it is an attempt to hope it becomes that way, or they neglect the many influences that impact different races today #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

I find it interesting how we are apparently out of the “political era” of policing. I feel as though politics and policing are almost as entertained as ever when considering the impact that a politicians POV on policing has on voting and party support. #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Statactivism is a new term for me, but it is interesting to consider when looking at how statistics and data have been so monumentally game changing when looking at police patterns, but still is needed to show the disparities in treatment on the basis of race #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

To finding out MacIntyre was a murderer. Would it change people’s enjoyment of the song, whether increasingly so or decreasingly. How does the label change the public’s perception of him and his music? #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The implications that drill music presents. As I, the consumer, simply consume and enjoy without much thought, while the drill artist continues to live in their reality and their image. I wonder if others, like me, also realized they knew the song, and their reactions — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The implications that drill music presents. As I, the consumer, simply consume and enjoy without much thought, while the drill artist continues to live in their reality and their image. I wonder if others, like me, also realized they knew the song, and their reactions — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Reading about Tay-k47 was a little weird, because when reading his lyrics, I realized I not only knew the song, but I loved it and play it quite frequently. I had never considered his criminal history, but then again that goes to show — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Reading about Tay-k47 was a little weird, because when reading his lyrics, I realized I not only knew the song, but I loved it and play it quite frequently. I had never considered his criminal history, but then again that goes to show — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The information provided on their resume or application. The EU’s “right to be forgotten” laws provide the means by which one can manage and maintain their current image or beliefs in contrast to their past beliefs or image #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The ‘scrubbing’ of social media platforms reminds me of the warnings and reminders to be careful what you post that many, including myself, get when applying for jobs and for college. Social media seems to be more of an indicator into who a person is now as compared to — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The ‘scrubbing’ of social media platforms reminds me of the warnings and reminders to be careful what you post that many, including myself, get when applying for jobs and for college. Social media seems to be more of an indicator into who a person is now as compared to — #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Considering Breanne’s situation is interesting. Even though she her intentions come from a good place, the implications of her words and actions go further than just who she was talking to, but continues the perpetuation of misinformed perceptions #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The juxtaposition of Juniors dissatisfaction with him and Chad’s interactions compared to the actions of sex tourism shows how some consider the exploitation their conditions as beneficial and adding to their image, as in sex tourism, vs Junior solely considering the money #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

His shocked reaction to the potential homelessness of Junior also shows the “Eating of the Other” concept as Chad only wanted to add the “spice” of the drilling world, such as using slang (“opps”), but without actually understanding the realities of Drillers in Chicago #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

I wonder if Chad would have been as interested, or continued to see drilling as a legitimate means to success, had he known the realities of men, such as Junior. #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

I wonder if Chad would have been as interested, or continued to see drilling as a legitimate means to success, had he known the realities of men, such as Junior. #so339

[Kylie Firestine @kyliefirestine]

Chad was very interesting to read about, especially his reaction to finding out that Junior is homeless. I think the drill scene is so attractive to Chad because it seems his home life lacks the elements of drill scene that he finds so exciting. My assumption is that #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Many viable options as back ups. As compared to those employed and pick up influencing on the side for entertainment. The motivations are different as well as the potential outcomes #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The reality of the hope in hope labor becomes more impactful when considering that the corner boys do not pick up influencing in the same manner as white, affluent, and employed people do. For the corner boys, their “influencing” is their livelihood with out very cont #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The reality of the hope in hope labor becomes more impactful when considering that the corner boys do not pick up influencing in the same manner as white, affluent, and employed people do. For the corner boys, their “influencing” is their livelihood with out very cont #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Hope labor is interesting because it has costs, but is something they actively pursue. Such as “special costs” and increased feelings of distrust towards others as a result of clout heads. At the same time, it offers feelings of pride and an opportunity to contd —#so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Provide for people such as their family. Hope labor is tentative, but the “free labor” they provide for social media platforms is not and goes unnoticed. Improving ones position not only increases their micro celebrity, but their risks of an attack from competitors #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Hope labor is interesting because it has costs, but is something they actively pursue. Such as “special costs” and increased feelings of distrust towards others as a result of clout heads. At the same time, it offers feelings of pride and an opportunity to contd —#so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Hope labor is interesting because it has costs, but is something they actively pursue. Such as “special costs” and increased feelings of distrust towards others as a result of clout heads. At the same time, it offers feelings of pride and an opportunity to contd —#so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The relationship and division of labor between drillers and shooters seems very childish, but in my opinion is very mature, to be able to recognize ones situation and utilize ones role based on strengths despite the consequences #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The deaths of close acquaintance drillers not only drives activity to other mentioned drillers pages, but in a way it also seems to validate or add to the appearance that this is the everyday life of these boys, and makes the, seem more “legit” as they too might face death #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

Many people dislike when their favorite micro celebrities go “big” or buy into marketing and ads, I wonder if Drillers experience this same backlash, or if they’re celebrated for finally being seen as profitable and marketable #so339

[Meghan Beckmann @beckmann_meghan]

The appeal of micro celebrities as seeming more authentic versus celebrities managed by marketing agencies & etc. makes sense, but at the same time as social media has grown, so too has marketing agencies influence which now typically reaches micro celebrities -cont.d #so339