Allydog57
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Allydog57 • upvoted 4 items 1 year ago
Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of Social Media And The News?
I use no social media, unless BP counts. I use Google News and local media outlets. Years ago, a lot of family bothered me until I joined Facebook. Realized real quick that there was was too much trolling and dirty laundry for my liking. Killed it when I grew tired of it, which didn't take long. Too much negativity. Whatever you choose to swim in, you're gonna come out smelling like it. It didn't affect a viewpoint on a specific event or person; I left Facebook just as antisocial as I was before. I already knew that there are a******s in every zip code, but I didn't realize how many Facebook would allow to access my circle. Or, maybe how many a*****e were in my circle already. They were certainly more outspoken with their b******t online than face to face. I absolutely believe that misinformation is more easily spread when there are so many users and so much time spent on such platforms. A lack of logic and critical thinking just adds to the issue. Too many people just read something or watch a video and take it as law. There's no checking or cross reference; just accept it all as fact, regardless of its basis or source. I also find, moreso recently than ever before, that far too many people find it less exhausting, or maybe safer, to simply accept and agree than form their own perspective, which takes time, reflection, and actual effort sometimes.Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of Social Media And The News?
I use no social media, unless BP counts. I use Google News and local media outlets. Years ago, a lot of family bothered me until I joined Facebook. Realized real quick that there was was too much trolling and dirty laundry for my liking. Killed it when I grew tired of it, which didn't take long. Too much negativity. Whatever you choose to swim in, you're gonna come out smelling like it. It didn't affect a viewpoint on a specific event or person; I left Facebook just as antisocial as I was before. I already knew that there are a******s in every zip code, but I didn't realize how many Facebook would allow to access my circle. Or, maybe how many a*****e were in my circle already. They were certainly more outspoken with their b******t online than face to face. I absolutely believe that misinformation is more easily spread when there are so many users and so much time spent on such platforms. A lack of logic and critical thinking just adds to the issue. Too many people just read something or watch a video and take it as law. There's no checking or cross reference; just accept it all as fact, regardless of its basis or source. I also find, moreso recently than ever before, that far too many people find it less exhausting, or maybe safer, to simply accept and agree than form their own perspective, which takes time, reflection, and actual effort sometimes.Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of Social Media And The News?
Good luck with your assignment! 1. I generally use BoredPanda (obviously), although I do have a YouTube channel and occasionally go on Reddit if I'm feeling self-destructive. 2. I don't, I use the Apple News app on my phone. I mainly read stories about what's happening locally, American politics, BuzzFeed (don't judge me), and some articles about world politics/occurances. 3. Before I got off the website, I was lurking on a subreddit about conspiracies, that had mainly turned into misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine. In all honesty, I was a lot less mature, and actually believed some of it. Thankfully I came to my senses. 4. I think that it's easier to spread misinformation on social media since it's not always coming from a reputable source, and private citizens have no reason to be truthful.Show All 4 Upvotes
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Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of Social Media And The News?
I use no social media, unless BP counts. I use Google News and local media outlets. Years ago, a lot of family bothered me until I joined Facebook. Realized real quick that there was was too much trolling and dirty laundry for my liking. Killed it when I grew tired of it, which didn't take long. Too much negativity. Whatever you choose to swim in, you're gonna come out smelling like it. It didn't affect a viewpoint on a specific event or person; I left Facebook just as antisocial as I was before. I already knew that there are a******s in every zip code, but I didn't realize how many Facebook would allow to access my circle. Or, maybe how many a*****e were in my circle already. They were certainly more outspoken with their b******t online than face to face. I absolutely believe that misinformation is more easily spread when there are so many users and so much time spent on such platforms. A lack of logic and critical thinking just adds to the issue. Too many people just read something or watch a video and take it as law. There's no checking or cross reference; just accept it all as fact, regardless of its basis or source. I also find, moreso recently than ever before, that far too many people find it less exhausting, or maybe safer, to simply accept and agree than form their own perspective, which takes time, reflection, and actual effort sometimes.Hey Pandas, What Do You Think Of Social Media And The News?
Good luck with your assignment! 1. I generally use BoredPanda (obviously), although I do have a YouTube channel and occasionally go on Reddit if I'm feeling self-destructive. 2. I don't, I use the Apple News app on my phone. I mainly read stories about what's happening locally, American politics, BuzzFeed (don't judge me), and some articles about world politics/occurances. 3. Before I got off the website, I was lurking on a subreddit about conspiracies, that had mainly turned into misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine. In all honesty, I was a lot less mature, and actually believed some of it. Thankfully I came to my senses. 4. I think that it's easier to spread misinformation on social media since it's not always coming from a reputable source, and private citizens have no reason to be truthful.
Hey Pandas, What Is Something That Had Personal Symbolism To You?
music, I just think its so beautiful how we are able to make these harmonies with these inventions and out own bodies. Its amazing and shows how together we can be.
Hey Pandas, What Book Made You Cry The Most?
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Broke my f*****g heart and left me sobbing in the middle of class.Hey Pandas, What Book Made You Cry The Most?
Allegiant in the Divergent series. We don't talk about the end.Hey Pandas, What Book Made You Cry The Most?
Flowers for Algernon. An incredibly moving book that like all great books reads the reader. It's about a vulnerable man with learning difficulties who is given a high IQ and who then realises everything. It took me a long time to close the book once I reached the last page. Recommended and unforgettable.
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