Explore the video provided and reflect on the themes and questions above reflecting on how you would curate your social media with a critical public audience.
I think it is very important to engage with public audiences. As a curate, We can give them useful advices and help depending on their needs, so they know you are trustworthy in social media, which can increase your reputation. That’s how we get more people to participate in the network. Moreover, we can encourage the audiences to share their opinions and feedback to show that you value their opinions and are open to their suggestions.
Identify the risks and benefits of engaging with a public audience in a media space – what are the risks for a public figure or person in a position of trust (educator, lawyer, government official)?
Risks: Others can borrow your fame to do something bad to the public, tamper with your statements or malicious editing of your comments. For example, they can use a fake account with the same name and avatar as your social media to make some inappropriate comments. Although some people will find out that it is a fake account, some people will still believe it, and this will have a certain impact on the reputation of the individual. There are also people who like to talk about work stuff on social media platforms, which can lead to the probability of some confidential work being leaked.
Benefits: Raising awareness and there will be more opportunities to receive advertising or public performances. Engaging with a public audience can help to build trust and credibility.
How to best address negative replies and critiques reflective of your personal values and employer social media policy?
Remain calm and composed, avoid emotions, do not be negatively affected by other’s comments, and then find out solutions. In particular, employers’ social media policy, we need to manage our emotions better and avoid engaging in arguments or personal attacks when responding to negative comments, and instead resolve issues in a professional and respectful way.
