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Rutgers Self and Society in Virtual Contexts student account

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@KATHRYNHAAS5 Whether an account is actually shadow-banned or not, the possibility of it can have deteriorating effects on those users. It tends to diminish self confidence and motivation which then harms one's mental health

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@SamWeber_DCIM This hashtag is a great way to help combat the current social dilemma of beauty standards portrayed on social media. Most of these standards are altered or edited online which make it impossible for anyone to live up to.

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social life is programmed” (2021). #RutgersDCIM #Virtual90

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#cancelled is a common hashtag used in social media by influencers and followers when they posted or were caught doing something unacceptable. This hashtag created a moral panic as those with a large following now proceed with caution before posting any content in fear that they

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could lose sponsorships, followers, or a good reputation. This transferred into reality when the trend started catching fire with “normal” people, not just famous people. As Seymour stated, “The more of our social lives is spent on these platforms, the more of our...

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@tulsipatel_DCIM By having this virtual presence, females and people of color in the gaming community are able to feel seen and supported by others in their environment.

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@WadihSophia #gamergirls is a great example of how different communities can come together and falsify the common stereotypes about all gamers being men.

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white man, this new hashtag brings light on all those a part of the online gaming community and embrace differences, while demanding a positive change in the community. #RutgersDCIM #Virtual90

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#iNeedDiverseGames is a hashtag that was created following #Gamergate. This hashtag is intended for all who like to see more representation throughout video games whether that be gender, race, age, sexual orientation, etc. As those who think the typical gamer is a heterosexual..

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@gellllllloo I agree that people shouldn't be dressing up as something that holds significance in another's culture and beliefs. Cultural appropriation is very common with marginalized communities and it is very disrespectful to those a part of that community.

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@mgisinger1 This is a great example of a marginalized community in our world today. Even though their culture is not stereotypically "mainstream", that doesn't mean people should mock others' rituals and beliefs.

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#YesAllWomen shares stories of sexism and violence against women in everyday life. The female gender has been a traditional marginalized community, as they are not always seen as equal when compared to men, resulting in being treated differently. #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

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@SzetoYung It's pretty amazing how much a hashtag can bring together a whole community of strangers. Many topics of hashtags include activities people do alone in their houses, but with the presence of a hashtag, they are able to form tight-knit communities.

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@CarmanDejah I also shared a hashtag from a popular tv show tying together the concept of virtual communities and niche specific audiences through an online public

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understand the tweets. This goes back to Boyd’s concept of how knowing your audience matters, and deciding what is socially appropriate to say or not. #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

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#YouNetflix is a hashtag that is trending due to the new season of “You” out on Netflix. Fans have been posting memes and different parts of the show under this hashtag to engage with other fans. Since the show is a thriller/crime show, those who aren’t viewers may not...

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and other dating apps like a game. Dating apps have altered the way this generation views dating and relationships in general, which inevitably changes the cultural definition of romantic partnerships. #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

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The hashtag #tinderfail is usually accompanied by users sharing their different dating horror stories associated with the app. The way users can quickly swipe or look at someone’s profile and quickly find good/bad things about a person goes to show that people really see Tinder..

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As discussed in chapter 64, this tweet shows how social conditioning and organizational power structure can both be factors of sexual assault and harassment. The power of this hashtag gives survivors the opportunity to share in a supportive environment #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM

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There are so many barriers that survivors of sexual abuse face when coming forward with their allegations. Chief among them: not being believed. #MeToo #BelieveSurvivors

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A hashtag I'm interested in learning about more is #FreeBritney and the recent media coverage surrounding Britney Spears and her conservatorship case. #Virtual90 #RutgersDCIM