User:KZ Galvan

Social media are computer-mediatedtechnologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

But sometimes you need to be careful on what will you post on social media like instagram,twitter and etc. Your posts should be appropriate. It should be something important and good influence to others.

On social media, It’s easy to express true feelings because the person is not in front of you. In fact, as the Internet becomes more and more popular as a means of communication, the web and social media are becoming a venue for bullying. This includes the use of texting or cellular phones to post images or text on the web. For instance, an image and demeaning messages might be posted on Facebook (social bullying), uploading embarrassing images, or spreading gossip or rumors through instant or text messaging. There are a number of ways to cause humiliation for another person if someone had the intention to do so.

Aside from our friends and family, many may be “friends” with people online who they don’t know or have never met in real life. Some may have their profiles made public and not even realize it. While you may enjoy the large number of “friends” you have online, making your profile able to be seen by everyone can be dangerous. Status updates now have the option to add pictures, tag who your with, and check in to where you are. These options make your status seem more personal, but some fail to remember that when you check in somewhere, it includes your exact location and even a map of how to get there. If you tag you and a girlfriend somewhere, you could be putting yourself at risk of being followed or harmed. Yes, it sounds like a bad movie, being followed by an online creep, but it can happen. Though it may not be the most common occurrence, it is your responsibility to keep yourself and your friend safe. If you do decide to check in somewhere or announce to the world where you’re going to be and for how long, you might want to think about making your profile private or removing those random “friends” you’ve acquired over the years. Better to be safe than sorry.