Tayla

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@Klind2013 Reflection:Just like any platform that displays human emotion, Twitter has the ability to hurt. However, Twitter is generally making the world a better place bc of the connections that can be made, the information that can be spread, and the love that can be fostered. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@Vanessa13219814 @JoAnnaRandisi @Klind2013 Mind blown! That is the perfect way to describe it. There is a genuine aspect to Twitter, which is why I think users see such polarized aspects of a person's character: positivity and hate. People can show who they are, and it is not always for the best. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@Vanessa13219814 @johnson_jalani @Klind2013 I haven't I'll make sure to check it out! Thank you so much for the recommendation. Sometimes all someone needs is a tiny positive message to change the direction of their day. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@jrailo137 @Klind2013 Yes! I always get friend requests from people I know and since I don't use Facebook it's almost pointless to have all these friends. I think because Facebook was really popular when I was still young I never learned how to use it properly. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@johnson_jalani @Klind2013 Oh that's awesome! Sometimes the picture can be more soothing than the message, too. There is something about a beautiful nature picture that immediately makes me feel better on a bad day. It is easy to forget how beautiful this world is until someone reminds you. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@JoAnnaRandisi @Klind2013 I agree! It's like when you're scrolling through the comments on YouTube and someone wishes whoever is reading their comment a "great day." It may not change your life, but it may change your perspective on the day or moment. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@caliadiaz @Klind2013 Thank you! I thought of that when I noticed how strikingly similar the phrasing of the tweet is to the way my mom talks to me. For those who are not lucky enough to have their mom or loved one, I think that an account like this may provide some emotional fulfillment. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@ishan721 @Vanessa13219814 @Klind2013 I agree, the idea of harming others spreads further than any social media platform. Before social media, harming others was still present in society. Perhaps we can use these platforms to inform those on the proper ways to treat each other in hopes to promote peace. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@NickLajoie3 @Klind2013 Confidence is key to Yang in general. He has a warm demeanor and uses to-the-point kind of language that makes him seem all the more intelligent. His conviction in his ideas are unmatched, furthering invented ethos. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@ilonakaydanov @NickLajoie3 @Klind2013 Yes I totally forgot ethos would be applicable here! We see both situated and invented ethos. Situated because he is a well established professional with a clear background in education and law and invented because of his clear and clever logic in his tweet. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@jafuchsia @Klind2013 I guess I see your point, trolling can be comedic. However, if it is at the sake of the mental health of the recipient, I draw the line. Unnecessary comments to intentionally provoke a response can lead to severe cyberbullying, which is in no way funny. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@Vanessa13219814 @Klind2013 This is not only an issue of privacy but also safety. I’ve seen posts where people disclose addresses of celebrities as a means of harming them. Stalkers and fans are then able to access these celebrities, which is very dangerous and it is all in the sake of hate. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@ratpatrol_ @Klind2013 Exactly. People assume that the sharing of information on this platform is casual, and they misinterpret casual as way to justify inaccuracy. Just because you are limited to a character count does not mean you are limited to sharing blatant lies. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@ishan721 @Klind2013 Cyberbullying is a vicious cycle where hate is met with hate. You mention repercussions, it is fair to say that many people don’t face repercussions for the tarnishing of another’s reputation on this platform. It’s hard to see the boundary between free speech and hate. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@amandasanderlin @Klind2013 Absolutely! A lot of times, opinion is mistaken as fact on this platform which of course has negative implications for users. Users have the opportunity to follow whomever they choose and this can sometimes bias the perspective of news they receive as well. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@Klind2013 A5: A negative way people can use Twitter would be to create unity in spreading hate. I see users spread hate about a particular group/occupation (such as acting) and many times they are looking for affirmation from others that their ideas are right and shared. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@nycvalle @Klind2013 The use of kairos is highlighted when the creator says “want to get the full experience? Come on campus” claiming that you won’t be able to enjoy homecoming fully unless you come to campus on a Saturday, a day in which commuters aren’t often seen on campus. #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@WahooDawg That is one fancy diagram! I certainly see the invented ethos of this post because the image looks like it has well-documented information attached to it. However, I don’t see any situated ethos here; do you know of the creator’s credentials? #EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@blksch1 @Klind2013 There is definitely kairos here. By using the word “corrupt,” Sanders creates a sense of urgency for readers by attempting to make us feel like our government is in distress. And of course, the timing of this tweet after the Ukraine incident furthers the link to kairos.#EGL303F19

[Tayla @tstraubEGL303]

@KatMcEnery The use of “almost here” furthers the idea of exclusivity that’s associated with forms of kairos.The fact that these tacos are on sale tomorrow aids in kairos, because if the sale was being promoted now for a date like November, a sense of urgency would be lessened . #EGL303F19