@Lizzz_w Ubers have replaced taxis for me too. However, I use the service much more frequently than I would a taxi. For example, it would have to be a big occasion for me to order a taxi to my house, but I get Ubers all the time. Revolutionised how I travel #arin2610
If users distribute false and potentially harmful content restrictions should apply, regardless if they are a public figure. Although Trump has been deemed newsworthy, the media landscape in the US does not permit the mass exposure of fake news #arin2610
https://t.co/100K5PB65C Twitter thinks the public have rights to know what their leaders are saying and these tweets are newsworthy in themselves, regardless of authenticity. #arin2610
Influencers are promoting poor quality products. Although this may damage their own brand, the likes of #KylieJenner seem to show support regardless of the items. Social backlash hasn't ceased this and goes beyond the responsibility of platforms #arin2610
Internet celebrities attract attention with their personal charm, but who will control the quality of products derived from them? Once the “internet celebrity economy” is combined with concrete products, how to regulate the entire chain behind it?#arin2610 https://t.co/ikdmTm0cEs
Streaming services are a positive. They have assisted both musicians and users, transforming the way we discover new music and how emerging artists are discovered. They also foster online communities and encourage connection between users #arin2610
https://t.co/Gq0lqxk3wC Now we listen to music by music streaming media platforms. We can also share our favorite music through social media platforms,which is not only convenient but also eliminates the problem of copyright infringement. what do you think of?@ith_as#arin2610
Fascinating how social media platforms are becoming forms of search engines. YouTube creates an alternative to traditional searches, but I wonder if the focus on influencers and product placement deters users from relying on YouTube as a source #arin2610
It is interesting because YouTube is also a potential financial market for marketers, influencers’ videos contents may affect customer purchasing decision. So that many people using Youtube as a information search platform before their purchase. #arin2610
Instagram is quickly diversifying the platform to go beyond social media. It has already taken over our social lives, but are the new updates are slowly transforming our actions entirely #arin2610
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Unfortunately cultural trends projected online have an immense impact on what is considered the expected standard of beauty. Social media has only amplified these unrealistic ideals through the approval from peers #arin2610
The media has set beauty standards globally for years, although each country still has their own standard. Asian countries prefer lighter skin, where Westerners prefer tanned. Some beautify tribal tattoo's, fuller figures etc. Does the media influence your view? #arin2610
It's terrifying how social media can to used to target very specific demographics. Fake news has become a political tool which these platforms MUST manage #arin2610
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@Yaxuan_66 Airbnb has transformed how we travel, offering efficiency and affordability. However traditional hotels will have a place within a commercial travel standpoint, due the the need for large occupancy. Will be interesting if they expand this area #arin2610
During times with physical restrictions, VR is an incredible supplement. However, VR will never replace real intimacy and new genuine experiences. I don't know if users can see past the simulation to consider VR as more than a temporary distraction #arin2610
I think #TikTok as a platform for political activism, particularly for #GenZ makes it too important to ban.
@Reach3Insights found 77% of GenZ have learnt about social justice and politics by using Tik Tok. Rather than banning, we should fight for more privacy rights #arin2610
A shopping tab to replace our notifications... Is this Instagram transparently comprising our connection or just extending their capabilities as a platform? #arin2610
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@OreosNoCookies Social media allows for instantaneous communication, but online connection differentiates to real intimacy. People now rely on social media to keep relationships, but in my opinion this only requires the bare minimum and decreases our communication #arin2610
@lanegeldenhuys@realDonaldTrump@instagram It's quite concerning how much these institutions control... On the flip side, social media has created a platform for progressive information to be distributed #arin2610
@usydarinsy The pandemic has forced industries to function with limited resources. Restaurants have implemented QR codes instead of waiters, which has seen benefits for both the customer and the establishment. I can't see why they would go back to their pre-COVID ways
@ith_as I feel like the lack of connection to individuals' personal identity and TikTok profiles allows for the freedom to insight negative behaviour online. The TikTok algorithm seems to reward toxicity, almost condoning a harmful environment #ARIN2610
I've found myself using Instagram to search topics like travel and fashion. As this transition continues, do you think social media sites should integrate more search tools? Could this challenge Google's relevance... #ARIN2610
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The convenience of the algorithm does not make up for the lack in diversification of information received on Facebook. There needs to be transparency in the news sources which consistently appear over more progressive media outlets #ARIN2610
@AmandaYanTX Platforms need to follow Twitter in warning its audiences of false information, especially when coming from highly influential accounts. I understand the difficulty in monitoring, but amid this political turbulence, verified accounts need to be strictly assessed #arin2610
Do we control the search or does the search control us? Google keep your search history forever, so it is interesting to wonder whether our quest for knowledge works for or against us #arin2610