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Chapter 1 - Principles of Social Media

 After going through and learning about Chapter 1 in Principles of Social Media I am already excited about it and the different things we can learn. I was shocked to learn that 67% of the world uses a social media platform, I figured that number would be 80% or higher when you think about the amount of devices and social media sites that are in the world.

A big thing we learned about was the advantages and disadvantages, and it was good to hear some of the ideas. I know that my favorite thing about social media and one of the biggest advantages is being able to promote yourself and get your name out there. Especially for me being an athlete, the NCAA passed a law that you can make money of your name, image, and likeness so having social media for that reason can be a big advantage. Secondly, is also being able to stay up to date with family and friends, especially the ones that you don't get to see very often. I know I use social media a lot and just my phone in general to stay in touch with my close family while I am away at school, so it is nice to have. I enjoy snapchat the most, especially being a younger kid, and I enjoy being able to see snapchat memories pop up, whether good or bad I enjoy them. Especially being able to see things from 4+ years ago. 

Just like everything, there is also disadvantages to social media. For example, cyber bullying has sadly became very big on social media. Negative comments towards people about anything and everything and I hate to see it. Other negatives can also be that it gives of false perceptions on people and the life they live and it can make you feel jealous or different because of it. 

I have truly met some great friends through social media and have done some great things with it. I firmly believe the positives outweigh the negatives in this situation. 

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