Abstract
Virtual Communities in theory can be a utopia of likeminded people who on the surface have the same viewpoint as each other. Delanty and Calhoun theorise can be perceived as being ‘thin’ by only focusing on one singular interest and therefore incapable of creating strong ties amongst their members. Fandoms in the broad sense can be a singular interest, but the nuances that fandoms have as a virtual community is that they are made of branches of different interests relating Read more [...]
Dangers of social media misinformation - Chantal Deutrom
ABSTRACT
This paper identifies the anti-vaccination movement as a social media community. It analyses COVID-19 misinformation spread by the anti-vaccination movement on Facebook and Twitter and the social consequences of that misinformation. It argues that the online anti-vaccination movement may have impact on attitudes and social behaviours about the COVID-19 vaccine. Finally, it outlines what measures are in place to combat Read more [...]