Proceedings of the 4th World Conference on Media and Communication
Year: 2024
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Be Kind Online. Hate Speech Has No Place On Social Media
Arun Rashid Kamara
ABSTRACT:
We use social media to increase our knowledge, not to decrease our humanity. We should use these platforms for our good and be mindful of what we post online; and also be proud of what we can share in the age of the internet. If we feel the need to constantly post on social media documenting our every move, chances are we’re either addicted to social networking or there is a void somewhere in our personal life. The internet is the most important tool for disseminating information that we’ve had since the invention of the printing press. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the best ways of stealing or suppressing information and for putting out misinformation. Social media has its benefits and drawbacks. It is useful for research, has an educational value as a medium for learning about current events and of course, as a platform for conversation and opposing arguments with others. What’s not debatable however, is that it can be addictive and extremely dangerous for youth and some adults who cannot use it sparingly and who do not exercise restraint or precaution when sharing content that is not suitable or appropriate for an open forum. In order to be successful in the digital space we must produce creative and original content in line with current social and media trends that is innovative enough to have a memorable impact. A world without radio is a deaf world. A world without television is a blind world. A world without telephones is a dumb world. A world without communication is indeed a crippled world.
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