Accepting is the First Step

People need to stop resisting social media as a means of communication between two or more people. Sure, there may be instances in which you read something you weren’t interested in, but realize that the Internet was not designed for you, it was only designed with you in mind.

I always see this concern brought up in my journalism classes, that idea of “lack of privacy” becoming an issue – sort of ironic coming from students who may find themselves prying into people’s lives as reporters one day. If you are not comfortable posting about your past vacation, then don’t. However, don’t get angry when other people express their thoughts on Facebook or Twitter, because for them, their outlet for expression is on the social networks.

I’m not saying that journals are becoming obselete, but I am suggesting that in today’s world of everlasting technology, social media can easily be people’s new diaries in a sense, only in a more communicative and interactive way. Being able to say something personal and having those that are emotionally close and physically far be able to respond and send remarks is incomparable. Social media has nearly completely eliminated the communication elements of time and space – think about that phenomenon while you complain that too much information is being shared too quickly on too many site to too many audiences.

So if you don’t like the news your read about on Facebook, keep scrolling. And remember, accepting is the first step.