Social Media and Society Overview

Social Media and Society

• Social media has changed social roles, empowering individuals to speak freely.
• Journalists face challenges in this new media landscape.
• Traditional journalists were less visible while social media journalists interact directly with audiences.
• Social media allows journalists to provide more context in stories and receive audience feedback more easily.
• Citizens can now easily share news and information, becoming citizen journalists.

Responsible Use of Social Media

• Social media provides benefits like global communication and easy news access.
• Social media also has risks, including potential privacy breaches.
• Managing digital identity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is important, including setting privacy settings to control who sees your posts.

Managing Your Digital Identity

• Facebook: Set privacy settings to control who sees posts, avoid sharing personal details, and be mindful of 'friend of friends' and 'public' visibility.
• Twitter: Understand professional and personal accounts, be cautious with your followers, and think before posting to avoid sensitive image requests. Avoid the dark web and trafficking.
• Instagram: Keep accounts private, block toxic commenters and avoid sharing compromising photos or videos.
• LinkedIn: Maintain a professional image, avoid linking personal accounts unnecessarily.
• TikTok: Don't overshare identifying information, avoid allowing others to easily find you, and set privacy options.

Do's and Don'ts on Social Media

• Dos: Think about your online image, choose the right tools, separate personal and professional accounts, and communicate positively.

• Don'ts: Don't use social media to vent, complain, or share sensitive personal issues with people whom you do not know. Avoid sharing personal information which will damage your reputation or expose you to attacks. Protect yourself from digital threats. Do not express malicious statements.

• Social media fasting can improve focus and clarity.

• Google yourself regularly to monitor for inappropriate posts and check if someone is impersonating you online.

• Avoid untagging yourself from photos, and take down compromising posts.

This quiz explores the impact of social media on society and journalism. It covers how social media empowers individuals and affects traditional media roles. Additionally, it addresses responsible practices for managing digital identity and privacy on various platforms.