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Why the Instagram Algorithm Prefers Educational Content
Instagram is inherently a selfish platform. Most people don’t sign up to post pictures of other people. They sign up to post about themselves.
By Kimberly Clark7 years ago in 01
Behind a Screen
Behind a screen... Everything is easier from behind a screen, it's easier to hide, to ignore, to hurl abuse at people, virtual strangers. It's easier to speak out, because at the end of it? It's all from behind a screen. No one knows you, no one cares to know you. Why go out into the world and meet people when you can meet people over the internet, right? You don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. The world has become far too digital, I'm not even two decades old, but the younger generations make me feel older. I remember going out with my friends and playing hopscotch, or making mud pies, or climbing trees, doing kid stuff, you know? All the children of today know are computer screens and iPhones. The only thing they worry about is how many likes and followers they have on Instagram, or who's prettier. They don't understand the word socialise, they text back and forth without even really knowing who they're speaking to. After all, there's more to a person than just a face and name, right? The world is a lot more dangerous than people think, however I'm starting to wonder, maybe the digital world is far more dangerous, physically and mentally, especially to children. I have a 13-year-old niece, and to be honest I've never been more disappointed in technology. Because of technology she has been through far too much. Bullying is bad and hurtful. When I was younger I was bullied greatly, but I found comfort in my home, where the walls seemed like an impenetrable fortress in which no one could hurt me. My niece doesn't have that, she comes home to a place that is supposed to be her safe haven, and is still verbally abused by people over the internet and social media. Because just as it's perhaps safer behind a screen, it's also far more dangerous...
By shannon scott7 years ago in 01
Why MeWe Is Better Than Facebook
As is pretty obvious from the headlines over the last couple of years, Facebook and other major social media outlets have been taking a big hit. From public opinion to privacy issues, these tech giants have found themselves in quite a bit of trouble.
By Jason A7 years ago in 01
Become a Pro on Instagram
Instagram has become one of the most used social media networks in the world. With over one billion active users, the Instagram platform has become a competitive place, which makes getting exposed to a larger audience a bit challenging. This guide will show you a few tricks and hacks that will take your Instagramming to the next level!
By Michael Carrasco7 years ago in 01
How Smartphones Are Changing the World
As soon as smartphones became a reality, the social fabric of the entire planet was destined to change. As always with change, some things were good, some were amazing, and some were bad. But, the ability to communicate with people around the world, regardless of where you happen to be is something that overall benefits mankind.
By Rivahn P7 years ago in 01
Social Media Madness: The Block
I don't know about you, but I must laugh at people online sometimes. Now, assuredly, they laugh about me as well, but that's something to analyse at a different time.
By Chris Hearn7 years ago in 01
The Meaning of Instagram Likes
Recently, Instagram announced that they will be getting rid of likes. In the beginning, the update begins in Canada, and then, it will be spread all around the globe (every country which has access to Instagram.) Tests in Canada started on April, 30th.
By Piotr Mazur7 years ago in 01
Reason First: The Cult of Negativity
There is no censorship for privately held companies. By force, only a government body can shut down, silence, or render an “offender” as not part of a specific entity. For Facebook and Instagram to ban the accounts of Alex Jones, Minister Louis Farrakhan, and Milo, among others, demonstrates the sharp judgement of Mark Zuckerberg and Co.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in 01
A Few Useful Tips on How to Keep Your Identity Safe on Social Media
The past few years have seen various security breaches across different social media platforms. And if the users weren’t worried about their privacy before, they sure are now.
By Harold7 years ago in 01
Social Media Detox
I used to think, ‘If you don’t have social media, you’re missing out’ but I was put in a situation where I thought social media was the only way out and when I finally decided to delete my Instagram account life was… easier, stress-free, and peaceful. Hopefully, after reading my story you can see how refreshing it is to not worry about not checking your social media accounts immediately after you wake up and you'll try it out too.
By Jessica Rodriguez7 years ago in 01
Should Social Media Be Considered a Human Right?
We are at the point with YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook being so big that you can consider them a form of communication, and even literacy.
By N Shavrina7 years ago in 01
When Enough Becomes Enough
We live in a world where never before have I seen such a disconnection between people. I know it sounds like the organ grinder spouting the same old rhetoric again and again, but I truly do believe the past was simpler and less demanding. If you ask a group of people, “how many people think they cannot be hypnotised” I would say at least half would say that they could not be hypnotised. However I would challenge this and say that we can all and are all hypnotised on a daily basis. The difference between going to a hypnotherapist, is one is conscious and the other is not.
By Jean Luc Lafitte7 years ago in 01