Project By: David Lee
1.Introduction
What is ethical use in social media? Some examples I found were: Own your image and personal information and how these are used. You should also pay close attention to the terms of use on apps and websites. Another example is obtain permission when posting videos or images of others on your networks.
-Social media plays a huge role in today’s society because of the many people that use it, whether it be for good motives or bad.
-Ethical use for social media is an important discussion topic because it is widely influential and information can spread quickly.
2. Research and Analysis
-Social media handles user data and keeps them by using tracking cookies and other methods to store them. When you sign up for a website, you enable social media websites to collect your data, and they will send targeted marketing, medical research, or track your activities.
-Social media can also slow down your computer with malware or steal data from users. It might even send ads and attack your computer.
-Your data can lead to privacy breaches and data mining.
-Research shows that using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges.
-People still compare themselves to others.
-Some positive effects of social media is that it can be used to make a positive community and create connections to others who share your interests.
-However, some negative effects include addiction, cyberbullying, or depression. It is up to us now to use social media properly, spreading good vibes and inspiring others.
Spread of Information:
-Social media has a lot of spread of misinformation, and still, lots of people use it for news. Although there might be some true news in the media, research shows that more than 50 percent of news are fake because "outrage is the key to virality."
-Users can combat this misinformation by making statements on social media and encouraging others to stand up for what is right too.
Social Relationships and community
-Social media can create connections to others but social media may also leave you depressed and in isolation because of cyberbullying or burnout.
-We can use social media ethically by respecting, honoring, or kindness to anyone we meet online. Be careful not to talk to strangers but always remember to have integrity.
3.Personal Reflection
-I do not use social media very often, as I don't have instagram or TikTok. Still, I can apply ethics to social media in the future by being respectful, kind, and standing up for what is right online.
- I can treat people online like I would treat people in person and always make that I am safe and encourage others to use social media appropriately.
4. Conclusion
-After what I have read, I feel that ethical use of social media can make our community a better place and we can all live in harmony if we respect one another.
-I would reccomend that everyone thinks before they say or post anything, making sure to not hurt anyone and remember whether or not it is something everyone can enjoy.
5. Documentation