Everyone who is "anyone" is on social media. That's simple. Everyone likes to be connected, and for most people they find that social media is a lot easier way to express themselves rather than telling someone in person. With this being said, people have violated some unwritten twitter rules that I find often cause me to slap my forehead and wonder what went wrong:
When on twitter
Do:
Think before you speak -- It can be very easy to just immediately tweet what's on your mind. A professor is rude to you, you reach for your phone and type out "Man, my Comm 322 professor is such a jerk #annoyed"
Stop
(Also I have never tweeted negatively about this class. It rules!)
This is a terrible choice. Not only are you being a bit childish because of someone's words, but it is beyond silly to post something on a social media page.
Break it down "Social - Media" When you post something to a Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Myspace (is that a thing still?) you gain access to a world of people who can then gain access to your thoughts. Employers look at your social media usage and may hire based on things you post.
Do: Spark good discussion
If you are a part of an alternative group and see something that excites you, TALK ABOUT IT! Social media is a great tool to share a cool video or story and smack people in the face with stuff you find cool. Don't be afraid to spark discussion with people.
Don't: #UseHashtagsForEverythingYouPost
Hashtags are (in my opinion) the best free marketing tool for any business, television, or radio show. You use a hashtag to keep track of conversations and get a return (for marketers) on a product. #you #dont #need #to #tell #me #every #emotion #you #feel #with #each #hashtag.
Little Twitter things can easily help your social media experience and better make your internet profile more respectable.
-Brian
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