What does it mean to network using social media?
First of all, it shows the diversity of the network. Secondly, using social media allows we to meet more people and discover the daily life or thoughts of others. Thirdly, using social media in the network makes people’s life more convenient. People can share their ideas by writing blogs, post photos on Instagram, make new friends on social platforms, or access the news quickly by using social media. For example, YouTube is a platform that YouTubers make videos and viewers watch the videos on YouTube. Overall, people are creating communication networks to make people’s daily life more interesting.
How are we motivated to participate in networked publics?
I think the most important thing is that we should spread positive energy and refuse to engage in scams, cyber violence and denigration of others in networked publics. When someone posts on the network that needs help, we can give them some useful advices. As a student, I think there are many effective materials on the Internet that can help us in our studies. For those who want to find a job, they can access more information on the networked publics. The public network not only saves us time in accessing resources, but also provides a lot of platforms for us to share our ideas.
What are the risks & rewards of public communications?
Rewards: We can interact with others more easily and no longer need to communicate by face-to-face. There are many platforms with jobs postings and advertisements, which means that people have more opportunities and it is easier to find an appropriate job. There are more opportunities to meet new friends, but also in the process of getting along with them to get happier, and it is a good way to release your stress.
Risks: Personal privacy has been a very common issue in public communications. I have never published my email address and mobile number on social media platforms, but I always receive scam messages. Obviously, personal privacy and security are not guaranteed. The other common issue is that there are many people on the public communications who are not sincere, they communicate with your for another purpose, for example, they want to scam you for money.
rongmu
January 22, 2023 — 7:21 pm
Hi Jacky, I totally agree with your points. When we use the internet, we can easily make friends from the internet and make our life interesting. I also agree with the risk from the internet because I also received many messages for fraud, and I feel really unsafety.
catrionaborys1
January 22, 2023 — 11:30 pm
Hello Jacky Li,
I agree that many online networks pose the threat of scams. I think that this is
especially important in networking as well, since nothing is more frustrating than when you are waiting for a text or email from someone and you receive a scam email. I think this poses a big threat in risks of public communication because, like you said, even if you have never shared your number or email on social media platforms, there are still numerous ways people can access your information. This is not only scary for us as individuals but also poses a big threat to businesses that might be trying to promote themselves through social media networking and face the risk of privacy issues.
Thank you for your post!
Catriona Borys
chloegao
January 22, 2023 — 11:30 pm
Hi Jacky,
Yes, people create communication networks or social media to make it easier for people to communicate with each other. Many people now know each other and love each other on the Internet. The Internet has brought us many benefits, but as you said, there are also bad things, such as fraud and cyber violence happening on the public Internet, which can kill people.
hannahherold
January 31, 2023 — 5:13 pm
Hey Jacky!
I agree with you that we should share positivity when engaging with social media accounts. I think commenting more positive and restraining from the negative will certainly be more useful when people are actually seeking advice.
minruihan
February 1, 2023 — 7:53 pm
Hi Jacky, I agree with you about the Internet public a very important factor is to spread positive energy because I have also encountered many fraudulent sites on the Internet or gambling sites this may cause inducements to people. At the same time, after I read your thoughts, it gives me a new feeling that we can use the internet to do more good things such as finding a job or buying some cheap used goods online.
edcistudentt
February 17, 2023 — 9:33 am
Hi Jacky, I enjoyed reading your blog. I agree with you that one of the rewards of public communications is having more opportunities and it is easier to find an appropriate job, I’ve personally also experienced the benefits of finding jobs quickly through public communications. I also agree with you that personal privacy has been a very common issue in public communications. I think we all face the risk of data and information leakage if we don’t pay attention to it.