How do I know what I know about social media?
Now every social media sites are reliable. I have seen plenty of fake Twitter & Facebook accounts for celebrities and businesses. The people behind those accounts post silly things, which can actually hurt that individual or company, but to make sure you are reading from a credible source, I make sure there is a little blue dot with a check mark beside it to prove that the account is verified.
To break it down simply...
• Self taught
• Word of mouth
• TV
• Ads on YouTube
• Other social media sites
• The internet in general
Social media is everywhere - it is easy learn how things work thanks to the internet. I like to think I know a lot about Social Media, but how I know what I know is mostly from my own exploration. I have taken many PR classes during my Undergrad and utilized Facebook for group meetings, but that was the extent. Even though I graduated three years ago, social media didn't make as big of an influence on communication as it does now. I'm not saying it wasn't popular then, but it is relied on a lot more than a couple short years ago.
Name one new thing you learned using a social media site today and explain why you believe it is true.
I have a habit to kill time on Pinterest and StumbleUpon. While I was on there pinning everything I liked, I stumbled upon an interesting "DIY" a friend of mine posted... Did you know that gnats are attracted to the color yellow?! This is what I found on social Pinterest today. Apparently if you get a bowl with vinegar, dish detergent, sugar, water, and a couple drops of yellow dye, gnats will be attracted to it and get stuck. I didn't think gnats could see in color?? I am guilty to not research most Pinterest pins I post, I for some silly reason automatically believe it's true because my friends (who I trust) shared it and they have been pinned so many times. This week has made me realize that I am a bit too trusting when it comes to Pinterest. Everything else I make sure I get the facts before I share, but for some unknown reason, Pinterest is the exception. Hmm..
I have a habit to kill time on Pinterest and StumbleUpon. While I was on there pinning everything I liked, I stumbled upon an interesting "DIY" a friend of mine posted... Did you know that gnats are attracted to the color yellow?! This is what I found on social Pinterest today. Apparently if you get a bowl with vinegar, dish detergent, sugar, water, and a couple drops of yellow dye, gnats will be attracted to it and get stuck. I didn't think gnats could see in color?? I am guilty to not research most Pinterest pins I post, I for some silly reason automatically believe it's true because my friends (who I trust) shared it and they have been pinned so many times. This week has made me realize that I am a bit too trusting when it comes to Pinterest. Everything else I make sure I get the facts before I share, but for some unknown reason, Pinterest is the exception. Hmm..
What source did you use to acquire this information?
I did a search on Google. To check if Pinterest post was true, I googled it and looked at a couple different articles. I came to the conclusion that there is no scientific proof. I looked at TLC, Lifestyle, and even a wiki page where people who believed that to be true shared their own ways to get rid of gnats. There was no solid proof that yellow is a color the gnats are drawn too. I'm quite disappointed - that would have been a cool tip to know.
I did a search on Google. To check if Pinterest post was true, I googled it and looked at a couple different articles. I came to the conclusion that there is no scientific proof. I looked at TLC, Lifestyle, and even a wiki page where people who believed that to be true shared their own ways to get rid of gnats. There was no solid proof that yellow is a color the gnats are drawn too. I'm quite disappointed - that would have been a cool tip to know.
At times, are social media sites reliable for obtaining credible information?
Absolutely. I have seen many credible posts on Twitter and Facebook from news reports to concert dates to information on local events. One example of this would be the Boston Bombings. It was a tragic event, the bombings happened literally around the corner from where she worked so I was naturally nervous. If it weren't for CNN's Twitter updates I would have been in the dark and probably not even know about it until I got home. It was convenient to get information I needed right from an app on my phone.
I hope you all had a splendid week!
Cheers!
RJ
RJ
Weekly Recap:
I'm not doing too well with keeping track of my days. How is it already Sunday?? I will definitely be more careful with my posts because that went by too fast. Good thing is, I am starting to feel MUCH better! It's been two weeks since my surgery and I am finally able to move without relying on someone else - it's amazing how much you use your abdomen muscles! I've also been sleeping... a lot. I'm no longer taking medicine for pain, which is definitely a good thing, but I still sleep an unusual amount of hours and it's hard to concentrate on one thing for more than 15 minutes. Thankfully I spent all week working on school little by little and piece it all together by Sunday - I just cut it too close today! I'm hoping that since I am starting to get more energy to stay awake for more than five hours I will be submitting homework much earlier than the day it is due.
This coming weekend is Homecoming where I went to Undergrad. I am very excited to be reunited with my good friends and to celebrate the 50th anniversary for the chapter at the school for my sorority. (I'm a ZTA, if you're curious.) I am very lucky to have had such a great experience during my time there so I am very happy to go back even for just a day.
2 comments:
Good post, RJ. I really appreciate how you break down all of the questions. It makes it easier for me to read. I also really like your candor in this post. I like that you acknowledged your weaknesses and your need to change those habits. I also enjoyed how you tried to find out if gnats are really attracted to the color yellow. There is one thing you didn't try: finding out firsthand. This is the type of information you can experiment with because a potential failure is not that big a deal. If gnats aren't attracted to the potion, you wasted some time and a few ingredients, but nothing too major. However, if it were true, you could have something really useful.
Hi there,
I'm curious, I don't know myself. Do you what vetting process happens via Twitter in order for them to authenticate one of those celebrity or news feeds?
Beth
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