My Opinion on Social Media

 'Social Networks don't bring us closer together as we know talk through computers rather than each other'

Many people will disagree with this statement for they have a fondness for social media because it gives an escape from everyday life, many social networks also allow people to communicate with friends they may have nit had contact with for sometime. Although many people do agree with this statement for while contacting people on-line there is no emotion while talking to each other, which may lead into people misinterpreting what the other has said leading to them being unsociable towards one another while together face to face.  

Some people may agree with this statement due to the fact that people are talking through Media and not face to face can mean we are becoming ignorant toward others that may be in the room. for example even if you are talking to someone, like your close friend, the people who are physically close to you may feel they are being ignored because you are spending you time messaging someone through a social network and not socialising with the people who are currently with you.However social media can help bring people closer together. Social Networking sights help people who have anxiety, such as Social Anxiety, will help bring people become closer to others for they can ask people on-line if they would like to 'hang out' which they may not be able to in person due to the nervousness due to the anxiety.

Personally I disagree with this statement because social media means you can socialise, through media,  with people from different countries as well as local friends. Being able to communicate through Media enables you to talk to people from different countries with different religions and traditions, which can help you understand their views on what's right and wrong and befriend them. Also from other people reports they also disagree with this statement, such as Abigail Smith, who says that 'Social Media is the glue that keeps their world together' referring to people who are in long distance relationships. This shows that Social Media is important as it keeps relationships and families together because it lets them contact each other and keep there relationship strong.

Promoting A Record Label

If I had to promote a record label on a social media website I would:

·         Create them their own page

·         Offer prizes to a certain amount of followers, for example: the next 10 followers get a free signed CD

·         Offer some things for free

·         Promote concerts

·         Promote competitions

My Facebook Feed!

On my Facebook most of my friends only post about themselves however I follow some pages that update me on my interests such as the latest music gossip or the news of film progress and its trailer release. Also on my feed recently there has been many videos from peoples ALS ice bucket challenge which is raising money for the ALS charity however I don’t normally get videos on my Facebook feed. Personally I think people share videos like these so that the charities awareness is spread worldwide raising more money for their charity because they know many people respond to dares and challenges because of the viral cinnamon challenge.

Internet Use!

In a recent survey I have notice I spent most of my time online, especially on website such as Netflix, which I use for movies, and YouTube where I watch my favourite YouTubers. Also while I watch videos on these websites I use others, such as Facebook messenger and Meowchat to talk to my friends, whether it’s my school friends or friends from across the world. Although I check my Instagram feed frequently, whether I’m on the bus or sat in a coffee shop, I use these websites more frequently but I spend less time on them at once, I find this happens mostly with twitter and Facebook. Many people think spending time online is wasteful however I find it helpful, I find out the news on Facebook and Google as well as finding out the latest trends on Instagram and twitter. I also find the internet useful for homework because its quicker to research facts and topics on Google then having to go to the library and search through books. Therefore i find the internet overall useful.

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Website use!

I recorded my internet use over a 24 hours period. Here are my results:

Website	Time	Estimated length of time		device
Youtube	0:00am	5hours 3mins		IPad
Instagram	12:38pm	3 mins		IPhone
Twitter	12:41pm	1min		IPhone
facebook	12:42pm	5mins		IPhone
Netflix	1:55pm	2hours		Smart tv
Facebook messenger	3:20pm	40mins		IPhone
Meowchat	3:20pm	40mins		IPhone
Tumblr.	3:45pm	10mins		IPad
Instagram	3:55pm	5mins		IPhone
Youtube	4:00pm		1hour	Laptop
Twitter	5:01pm		2mins	IPhone
Facebook	5:03pm		2mins	IPhone
Instagram	5:05pm		5mins	IPhone
Google	6:10pm		15mins	Laptop
Reasearch	6:35pm		50mins	Laptop
Netflix	7:25pm		2hours	IPad
Facebook Messenger	7:28pm		5 hours	IPhone
Meowchat	7:32pm		8 hours	IPhone
Youtube	10:30pm		5 hours	IPad