Stephanie Sweeting

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@NickLajoie3 @Klind2013 I agree that the love that Twitter creates is way more abundant and powerful than the hate that can spread through it. While hate is apparent in most things in the world, it is the love we share that overpowers it and allows us to have more good days than bad ones. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@victoriadeadass @Klind2013 Everyone is able to participate in these conversations! It is a true representation of the diversity of humanity and why people have the varying opinions that they do. It can be quite eye opening when you allow it to be. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@DunichiKirby11 @Klind2013 Compared to other forms of communication Twitter is still fairly new and I believe that as we learn and grow with the technology our uses and understanding of one another will also grow. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@punkmusic3928 @Klind2013 Twitter’s effect on us truly relies on how we use it and the power we give it over our lives. While there are many negatives that come out of it, the positives are far more powerful. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Klind2013 I think Twitter has the potential to make the world a better place. The ability to spread important world news quickly and efficiently as well as well as bringing people together outweighs the negative uses that it has. It depends on us to use the platform wisely. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@tstraubEGL303 @Klind2013 While Twitter helps people who share interests to come together this can be either positive or negative. The usage truly depends on the tweeters themselves and with so much hate in the world, Twitter acts like a breeding ground for animosity. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@jafuchsia @Klind2013 Unfortunately, I know quite a few people who use Twitter to troll people for entertainment. This could range from petty name calling to insulting someone's character or background. Either way it's simply not right to hide behind a computer screen to say hurtful things. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@amandasanderlin @Klind2013 This doesn't always happen intentionally either! I've seen celebrities or popular accounts retweet something without fact checking and lead to the misinformation of thousands of people! You just need to be aware of your influence and double check your sources. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Vanessa13219814 @Klind2013 The carefree nature of Twitter feeds into this bad behavior. People feel relaxed and often put out too much personal information or act impolitely. This leads to people losing out on many opportunities because they air out their dirty laundry for all to see. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Klind2013 A5. People use Twitter negatively to start fights over trivial matters or to simply judge others. Another poor use is when celebrity drama is hyped up. This causes violence and aggression to be normalized and further divides people when they're not even involved. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@nycvalle @Klind2013 It is a great reminder and a wonderful use of kairos. Using time as a means of motivation to get more people to come to the homecoming activities is great and definitely gives me FOMO, #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@ilonakaydanov @Klind2013 This tweet also does a good job at holding people accountable for the changes that are going around. If you're sad to see bookstores go, then you should shop at and support them more often! Using logic to make this argument is definitely effective and eye-opening. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@jafuchsia @Klind2013 It is an interesting way of turning a bad thing which could severely hurt your campaign into something that gains awareness for reforms you are passionate about. It makes good use of pathos and turns concern into productivity! #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Vanessa13219814 @Klind2013 I think this is amazing! Such a great way to start the morning and have a chuckle whether you initially got the reference or not. It is also an excellent example of kairos because if it was a different date it wouldn't be nearly as effective. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

A4. This tweet uses kairos well. It is using a hashtag that is currently trending in order to engage people with a sense of nostalgia. It is referencing a very popular song from the 70's along with the hashtag to appeal to a majority of their audience and gain likes. #EGL303F19

[✌Mark My Words🤘 @Mytquinn69]

#IfFoundPleaseReturnMe to the Y M C A.

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Vanessa13219814 @Klind2013 Being able to hold companies accountable for their actions is a major positive use of Twitter. Without public knowledge a lot of unfair practices would continue, discussing them openly and gaining awareness is the best way to make them stop! #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@Samanth78541535 @Klind2013 Not only does it remind people of the struggles refugees face, but it offers hope for others suffering similar scenarios. This is extremely positive and uplifting! It also inspires people to want to support such a program in order to help others. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@JWu303 @Klind2013 Without Twitter I think a lot of national disasters would be overlooked. With accounts like these, information is much more easily transferred and can reach people it normally wouldn't. #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

@tstraubEGL303 @Klind2013 Thank you so much for sharing such an uplifting tweet! It's always comforting to read words of encouragement to keep yourself motivated :) #EGL303F19

[Stephanie Sweeting @ssweetingsbu]

This is a positive tweet because it is showing new methods of cleaning the ocean while also adding some comedic relief. By drawing attention to the success of these nets we are reminded of the problem that haunts our waters while also being offered a hopeful solution. #EGL303F19

[Boyan Slat @BoyanSlat]

Our ocean cleanup system is now finally catching plastic, from one-ton ghost nets to tiny microplastics!

Also, anyone missing a wheel?