Lack of Responsibility in Social Media
Lack of Responsibility within Social Media
Lack of Responsibility within Social Media
Brian Farr
COM/215
Jonathan Lewis
Abstract
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Lack of Responsibility within Social Media
The impact of social media’s influence on the world cannot be disputed. Many people focus on the benefits that social media has provided. Social media has changed the course of communication, business and human connection. I would agree, there are many benefits which social media provides. As with everything in life there is another side that must be acknowledged as well. What people do not choose to acknowledge is the gross lack of responsibility within social media. Social media provides a level of anonymity for people, and with that comes a lack of accountability and responsibility for what is broadcast by individuals. The lack of responsibility within social media has allowed something that in many ways can benefit society to be used to facilitate malicious and criminal acts.
Many businesses enjoy benefits that social media offers. Free advertisement is a huge incentive for businesses with limited budgets especially in todays’ economic climate. Unfortunately the same vehicle that provides those benefits also can be used to cause irreparable damage. With anonymity, people can write and post reviews, comments and complaints about businesses on social media sites. People can use these sites to say whatever they want about any business. Once a review is written it is posted fore everyone to see. Without any way to validate these reviews it is uncertain how legitimate and authentic they can be. Libel and slanderous comments can be made and there is very little anyone can do about it. Unfortunately businesses are not the only victims.
Children’s picking on children is hardly news worthy, however since the accessibility of social media sites, bullying has gone from being an aggravation for children at school to an incessant torment.
Lack of Responsibility within Social Media
Brian Farr
COM/215
Jonathan Lewis
Abstract
Insert Abstract Text Here.
Lack of Responsibility within Social Media
The impact of social media’s influence on the world cannot be disputed. Many people focus on the benefits that social media has provided. Social media has changed the course of communication, business and human connection. I would agree, there are many benefits which social media provides. As with everything in life there is another side that must be acknowledged as well. What people do not choose to acknowledge is the gross lack of responsibility within social media. Social media provides a level of anonymity for people, and with that comes a lack of accountability and responsibility for what is broadcast by individuals. The lack of responsibility within social media has allowed something that in many ways can benefit society to be used to facilitate malicious and criminal acts.
Many businesses enjoy benefits that social media offers. Free advertisement is a huge incentive for businesses with limited budgets especially in todays’ economic climate. Unfortunately the same vehicle that provides those benefits also can be used to cause irreparable damage. With anonymity, people can write and post reviews, comments and complaints about businesses on social media sites. People can use these sites to say whatever they want about any business. Once a review is written it is posted fore everyone to see. Without any way to validate these reviews it is uncertain how legitimate and authentic they can be. Libel and slanderous comments can be made and there is very little anyone can do about it. Unfortunately businesses are not the only victims.
Children’s picking on children is hardly news worthy, however since the accessibility of social media sites, bullying has gone from being an aggravation for children at school to an incessant torment.
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