Final Project
Don't Talk to Strangers Online: The Power of the Comment Section Alexandra Posey Introduction The utility of social media goes far beyond the ability to posts a picture in real time. People meet long lost friends in different countries thanks to social media. Laws being passed can be broadcasted to millions. We can ask our favorite celebrities questions through live streams and connect with them that way. We can DM and hold a conversation with someone working our dream job. Creators of these platforms often state their purpose as to bring people together or create a community, and in some ways, it does. From Facebook arguments to Instagram memes or twitter activism, social media has the unique ability to bring people who would otherwise not see or speak to one another together using overlapping interests or trending topics of discussion. Further, the conduct during online conversations is far different from that of what may be experienced face- to-face over coffee or e...
