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This paper aims to demonstrate the engagement between users on the micro-blogging platform Twitter leads to the integration of online communities. It will be focusing primarily on the communities surrounding NBA (National Basketball Association) fans and how by facilitating conversation within online communities, it can also create a toxicity between fans, teams and athletes.
Introduction:
Web 2.0 has revolutionized the way users' access and utilize the internet, with advancements Read more [...]
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Online dating platforms and apps are all around us with photos being the main focus. People base opinions on what they see first and this also shapes their reaction to others. In a world that is integrating more online sites everyday it is now more evident that a picture does say a thousand words. With this being both positive and negative for its users. Some users are spending lots of time and effort into perfecting their ideal self online so they can impress and attract others.
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Social media sites have exploded in popularity over the last decade. These sites have helped to shape the society that we are living in today and act as one of the main avenues that today’s youth take to express themselves to the outside world. We are currently living in a world where the vast majority of people have multiple social media accounts, that they are actively posting content to. A report conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health (year?) found that 91% of 16-24 year olds Read more [...]
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This paper discusses the communities formed around reality television and their foundations on social networking sites. Reflecting the participatory nature of Web 2.0 and technological convergence, these fan run forums have changed the power balance between consumers and producers. Despite the many social, economic and marketing benefits these platforms provide to the viewers, contestants and broadcasters of reality television, the ease of access to 'stars' and feelings of intimacy reveal Read more [...]
The rise of Web 2.0 and the phenomenon of social media has enabled new and local communities to thrive and stay connected through the presence of the internet. In the twenty-first century we are able to ‘share’ more than ever, and through the capabilities of Web 2.0, internet users have become both consumers and producers in our digital age. Technology is further embedded into our lives everyday and we rely on it heavily to maintain our relationships online (Hampton & Wellman, 2018). Web Read more [...]
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This paper will
analyse, explain and discuss the ways in which online virtual communities have facilitated
communication and collaboration on social networking sites (SNSs) using Web 2.0
affordances to bring out different aspects of identity. Instagram will be used as
an example of a SNS to demonstrate the Read more [...]
ABSTRACT –
This paper is based on the analysis of Social media usage, in regarding
to the sharing of the content on Social platform like Facebook, its ethical
concerns and how it can strengthen ties within the users or general public.
Analysis of different aspect of ethical issues faced by the user is done along
what’s the possible or right way to share data or content without being
vulnerable to hackers or surveillance. Moreover, this paper future explains
how, by putting restriction, these Read more [...]
The professional identity of the journalist depends on the maintenance of core news values, but the production and distribution of news through social media undermine the professional identity of the journalist. Read more [...]
Abstract
Web 2.0 has become the main interactive medium for users all over the
world within the past few years. Many different platforms exist through this
medium for users and creators to be able to connect with each other and social
network. These platforms include social media and social networking sites such
as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Through these platforms,
individuals are able to converse and discuss many different topics. With the
recent development of Social Networking Read more [...]
ABSTRACT
Twitter is a popular
platform for celebrity-fan interaction as well as fan-fan interactions. Because
there are lots of fandoms on Twitter, fans from different fandoms decided to
make a community for themselves called Stan twitter. Twitter has given many
Stan Twitter the place where they can interact with other fans and celebrities
as well as a place to have a community. However, this facilitation has
encouraged Stan Twitter to develop toxic behaviours and interactions. Fans
might start Read more [...]