Topic 4 2015, Page 8

Have you ever got so annoyed from receiving notifications of game requests or invitations from your friends on Facebook, but then realise it wasn’t them who are sending it to you? It was automated by the game itself. In this digital age, social media is seen increasingly prominent as a marketing tool in reaching out to larger target audience. The data available on individual consumers is a resource that companies are understandably trying to mine. If used properly, it’s a win-win. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) Social media has became a strong platform for organisations to advertise their products which led to false perception of beauty being broadcasted. Does your size and colour of your skin define your beauty? People often misunderstand the definition of beauty due to advertisements from companies such as LANCOME, M.A.C or even from Victoria Secret Fashion shows. Continue reading →

Social media only has a positive side, really? NO.  (Source: Google) Where has civility on social media gone to? (Source: Wehoville) “In social media, the right ethics equals the right perspective and right thinking on how to leverage social media appropriately and how to engage people in the right manner. Continue reading →

Discuss one of the ethical issues raised by educational or business use of social media that you consider to be particularly significant. On the internet, your every word, every posts lives forever. Especially when you’ve a reputation to uphold. Everyone talks about watching what you say on the internet but has it got anything to do with the internet really? Anything we say comes from us, it is our own responsibility. Continue reading →

Freedom of speech on social media is an ethical issue that is currently one of the major concerns. With the rise of different social media platforms, this also results in the rise of multiple identities in order for people to be able to freely post their comments online without the fear of being identified easily. Freedom of speech – It is the right for an individual to express his/her opinions freely without the censorship or intervention by the government. Continue reading →

I’ve decided to go in the direction of Social Media Accuracy with this topic about Ethics with a general focus towards it’s use in businesses. The big issue with accuracy in social media lies within the need for news in real time, as fast as possible. Definitely technology has paved the way for news media to go online and even on social media as well, which means journalists and reporters are also on these platforms hoping to deliver to the masses. Continue reading →

Source: SlideShare With reference to Glenn Greenwald – Anything posted online, stays online. Everyone has an intention for things they post online – no matter ill or good. Due to the increasing emphasis on web connectivity, almost everyone has a social media account. Since it’s their personal account, they have the freedom of speech to post their opinions online. However, not all speeches are created equal – some unprotected speech have limitations online. Continue reading →

There are a variety of social media ethics. What are they? Watch this video to find out more! Are you guilty of using broken English on your social media? Source: http://lifehacker.com/5930680/i-wont-hire-people-who-use-poor-grammar-heres-why Bad grammar is a pain in the butt, be it online or offline. Continue reading →

Source: Vulcan Post How often do you find yourself searching for reviews from bloggers’ social media platform? Social media is gaining popularity each day and it would be more surprising to know that one is not using instead. I personally follow many bloggers and review accounts on Instagram and they are basically my source of information in regards to knowing about new products, cafes, restaurants and activities. Continue reading →

Of the various ethical issues raised by educational use of social media, one I find particularly essential to discuss in depth is the issue of bullying. While the use of social media for educational purposes is increasingly popular, alike what we are doing for this module, there is an obvious growth in the participation of online bullying as well. 1 million children were cyber-bullied on just Facebook alone in the past year (Consumer Reports, 2011). Continue reading →