Do you consider yourself a digital native?
After reading and analyzing this chapter, I can admit that I am definitely a digital native. I for one am constantly checking all of my social media outlets, text messages, and emails the moment I wake up and before I go to sleep at night. In this day and age you have to keep up, there's always something new to find!
What is social media?
It's clear the internet is now the backbone of society, it connects us in new ways every time we use it. From my understanding social media is the biggest outlet on the internet. It has created a rapidly advancing environment and continues to do so through cultivation.
Are you a responsible active participant of the social media world?
Every day the influence of social media becomes larger as more people join and participate in online communities. Through synchronous and asynchronous interactions I believe that I am an active participant in the social media world. However, for individuals who are not as connected ways to become more involved in this rapidly expanding "social media life" would be to join as many outlets as possible that are of interest, and to understand the culture of participation.
Have you ever participated in crowd funding?
I for one have never participated in crowd funding but I do support it if its concerning a worthy cause. I have seen people on youtube participate in crowd funding but never thought to do it myself. However, I ever see something worth funding on my social media I will definitely participate.
Have you ever used social media as a venue to complain about your bad experience/service with a brand/business?
ABSOLUTELY! I am all about giving people feedback and this is one of the best ways to do it. I have an active account on google that I use to write reviews about experiences I have had at restaurants, stores, and living properties. Most of the reviews I write are apprehensive but I have had a few bad apples! Mostly in restaurants with awful service or terrible food. I also use this to my advantage before trying a new place. If I read a lot of bad reviews on it I more than likely will not waste my time trying it. I will say I hope the reviews I do write help others as much as theirs helps me!
-Lauryn
First i would like to say i love your blog! It is very well put together. Secondly I also think there is a lot of people not yet into social media and feel like soon they are just going to have to adapt because everything revolves around it.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really good read! I too have used social media to give reactions on businesses whether good or bad. I believe this can communicate to other customers so that they can or cannot experience them.
ReplyDeleteLauryn,
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to learn that you have used social media to complain about restaurants and services. I have never given negative feedback on a service or to a company. I think it is a good idea to read reviews on places before you visit, I like your idea.
Great blog Lauryn!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't write reviews or give feedback as often as I should for products and services, I often read others' reviews before purchasing or giving someone my business!