There is and has been various social platforms for people to express themselves through e.g. MySpace and now Facebook. It seems only natural that us as individuals represent ourselves in a way that is perceived as positive to those we interact with and our involved community. On the other hand, there’s something about stirring the pot that excites me and others #troll.
Services I use: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Google+
When it comes to providing a positive impact on my social networks, I like to minimize my uploads (1-3 statuses or photos every few months). Maybe this is because I am my own judge, and I don’t believe I need others opinions or likes to justify what I’ve done or who I am. In saying that, I don’t think it is bad thing to share and express yourself on these services but like the majority of us I have seen some awful examples of why not to share some information. Personally I like to look back at my posts and reflect on what that time was for me and how those decisions have shaped me. I feel that sharing a status or photo doesn’t really effect and I merely use the services to check in with friends, family and work associates.
When it comes down to it, I like to portray myself as someone with a creative personality who incorporates a level of professionalism. I follow some simple steps before sharing anything:
1. Would I like this if I saw it?
2. Am I offending any of my immediate friends or family?
3. Would I want this to be seen by a new person I just met?
However, when interacting with other individuals on social networks I am comfortable to express my opinion and I always try my best to provide value in the context of the topic.
I guess that’s a wrap for this weeks activity. I’m very open-minded and am open to constructive feedback or merely a hello so don’t forget to leave a comment at the bottom! I look forward to collaborating with everyone in the future.
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