Michaela Paolini

Media 450: Social Media

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

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[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@elllajacobson I agree with this and have never really thought about it before taking this class. You can never rely on your followers or friends to understand the rules you have set for your own social media, but can support your own values to be the best version of yourself. #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@moses_femino I agree that social media has done so much for us in this generation especially just looking at what we researched in our workshop groups. It can provide support in so many different areas of our lives from building relationships to giving us work opportunities. #450SocialSP24

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@DravenJDavid This was also interesting to me because I have never realized that the amount we are addicted to certain apps on our phones influences the bigger picture of social media. We are the ones who are continuing the social media epidemic, not just the apps existing. #450SocialSP24

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When looking back at what I learned in this class, something that has really stuck with me is my digital footprint in the job search process. Especially in my workshop research, I was able to see how easy it is for recruiters to find negative posts about your past.#450SocialSP24

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Moors in the Flint Water Crisis suggested that social media is used as a tool for political and social organizing but lacked the support for action. Are social media platforms an effective way for discussing politics for a productive change in a city like Flint? #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@Katheri52612252 I found this article interesting because I’ve never thought about communicating the media practices I prefer to the relationships I maintain. This would lead to a more communicative relationship and build a sense of trust for disclosure over certain apps. #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@moses_femino Disclosure over social media platforms can be hard to interpret because in some ways we want to be more open and build closer relationships, but on the other side too much can scare them off. It is best to know what platform to use for this communication style. #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@maebl8kman I’ve experienced this also because my friends and I can be having one conversation on one platform and talk about a completely different topic on another. We have all placed certain expectations on different apps for ways we communicate with others. #450SocialSP24

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The Social Dilemma explains how we all have our own “avatar voodoo doll” that tracks each click, controlling our attention and behaviors. With these algorithms, should we be cautious of our future with social media, if we continue on this path? #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@moses_femino Virtual communities are a great outlet for advice and meeting new people across the world that you have a lot in common with. Some people might think it is difficult to make a real connection online, but I think these relationships can be even closer than face to face.

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@maebl8kman I agree social media has become a more negative space in our world today. Having a support system online where you can ask important life questions or receive advice might even be more helpful to someone rather than being face to face. We all just want to be accepted!

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@DravenJDavid I think virtual communities are important for people with more introverted personalities. I met a lot of my friends here in college online before I moved to Boise which really helped me to branch out and expand my friendships.

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

Marwick & Boyd discussed the imagined audience and how everyone thinks their posts are being seen only by their followers on a discrete level. Have you ever considered who else might see your posts or if it can still be accessed even if it’s set to “friends only”? #450SocialSP24

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@EllaEdwards226 Selfies are common in this day of social media which makes it difficult to interpret whether selfies are seeking validation. I think people tend to look to their friends/followers for likes and compliments, because a sense of belonging is important to us. #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@maebl8kman I think selfies will always be around because it is a way of capturing our look/memories that we will be able to look at in the future. I do think, like all social networks, selfies will have new meanings and continue to evolve just like technology has to this day. #450SocialSP24

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@AshleeBleier I have always been told growing up that what you post with follow you for the rest of your life. I found this article very interesting and understand that what you post can be tracked down by future employers and effect possible job opportunities. #450SocialSP24

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Baym explains the power of media and why some avoid it. She states, "The dystopian alternative is usually articulated as fear that new media will take people away from their intimate relationships". Would you consider the media to be more dangerous than beneficial? #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@moses_femino .@moses_femino I think that it will never be easy to find a balance between media and the real world, since technology will continue to advance. Even with taking social media breaks, it is easy to feel left out from the rest of the world, making it lonely still. #450SocialSP24

[Michaela Paolini @michaelapaolini]

@kylamferry @Cmoore1970 .@kylamferry I notice this will myself because multitasking, while on social media and trying to engage in a conversation is very difficult. It is easy to say that putting down your phone will help one's loneliness; however, technology will continue to evolve. #450SocialSP24