Creativity

New media makes people more active and engaged with everything going on around the world. Everyone feels the need to voice their opinion about something or just follow the trends going on. People want attention and to be popular on social media platforms and this pushes people to be more creative so they can stand out. Companies like to look for these people and their to help come up with new products. In, "Twitter Serves Up Ideas From Its Followers", Claire Miller states that "consumers often come up with ideas for products, and companies wait on the sidelines to see if they have mass appeal". This benefits both parties because this gives the people what they want and brings in business to the companies. It also recognises the creativity of people and pushes others to follow.

Miller, Claire Cain. "Twitter Serves Up Ideas From Its Followers." The New York Times. The New York Times, 25 Oct. 2009. Web. 27 Mar. 2017.

Blog about Twitter

Although twitter has been popular for sometime now, I have just recently begin to use it and I feel like I've been missing out. I've noticed the discussions on twitter are similar to any other social media platform. Since people are behind a screen, they feel like they can are safe and they can voice their opinion on anything. They go out of their way to insult people and always show they are right. This is different from blackboard and in-class discussions. Blackboard discussion are more professional and respectful. Although someone is still behind a screen, they are having a discussion with their classmates which changes the dynamic compared to twitter. With in-class discussions, people are face to face and, similar to blackboard discussions, are respectful towards others. Sometimes, it can get out of control because some people are closed-minded and think they are always right.

Social Networking Sites

Social media is a must have in todays society. If you are not aware of the current trends and news that are going on, you feel like you have been left out of society. Facebook was on of the first social networking sites to become very popular after myspace. Now, it is mainly used by the older generation. I personally feel the younger generation use it for memes. Instagram and twitter are on top when it comes to social networking sites. Instagram is used to post pictures/videos with a saturated motivation quote. Twitter is used to voice your opinion and have debates about practically anything. Snapchat is another social networking site that was becoming popular until instagram came out with instagram stories. People still use snapchat but its popularity has declined with instagram taking the throne.