Blocking Social Media

Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are huge contributors to cyberbullying. These social network sites grant their members the privilege to engage in the actions of the attacker which is a menace. A majority of the cyberbullied population have committed suicide due to the abusive comments. Cyberbullying has gone into a hyper drive with new devices and faster types of social media.

Technology―it’s the focal point of our lives, from sending a quick text to checking the latest news. But the real debate comes when the conversation switches to cyberbullying, which is customarily described as an act that is “repeated, hostile, and severe with the intent to embarrass, threaten, or harass” (“The Dangers of Cyberbullying” by Warnke, lines 26-27). Bullies in the real world can and do get prosecuted, so what makes this any difference. In some cases, the bullying is so deleterious that the victim commits suicide. If all of this can be prevented, then lives will be saved and children will be able to live without the fear of being bullied. The three sources “The Dangers of Cyberbullying” by Brett Warnke, “Sacrificing the First Amendment

University of Michigan professor, Lisa Nakamura’s work entitled Cybertypes: Race, Ethnicity, and Identity on the Internet examines how different races are represented online. The Internet, according to Nakamura, is a place where ‘race happens’ (p.xi), and the stereotypes that are found on/offline define Cybertypes. These Cybertypes lay out the unique ways in which the Internet ‘propagates, disseminates, and commodifies images of race and racism’ (p.3)

The social media websites prove the phrase, “birds of a feather flock together”, where teens link with friends of the same race. Boyd argues that “the mere existence of new technology neither creates nor magically solves cultural problems” (307). This division inevitably show in every social topic such as the 2009 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards where a white teenage girl posted a racist remark on Twitter from lack of knowledge of what is going on and countless other websites like Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, etc., where there are raging racism and hate speech. On the other hand, these also triggered outrage among anti-racists online where they shamed those who contributed to them, where “it incites a new type of hate, which continues to reinforce structural divides” (309). Boyd also interviewed a young black student named Keke where the girl said “skin shouldn’t separate nobody.

Whilst cyber bullying is not physical it’s emotional and psychological effects are devastating for the victim and can often lead to suicide and depression (Hinduja & Patchin, 2010). Social Networking sites act as a platform where bullies can say things they might not usually say to someone in person, anonymity and less physical proximity act as a wall between the bully and the victim, none the less, the words or rumors’ that are shared are still just as hurtful. Bullies often feel more confident online and they can contact their victims anytime, anywhere, day or night, not just in the school yard (Smith et al., 2008).” (Procon. (24 O). Retrieved from http://socialnetworking.procon.org/)

Social media is commonly used worldwide as a tool for learning and communication. However, the benefits are compromised by the inability to contain the contents shared and the misbehaviour of its users. Social media intervenes with the strict regulations of gun distribution, is used as a method of propaganda by terrorist organizations and is a platform that eases the execution of hate crimes in the form of cyberbullying. The aspect of efficiency and anonymity on social media makes it the largest contributor in violating laws across national borders, leading to more chaos and tragedy than convenience.

1. One of the reasons, employers choose to block social media access employees have at work is to limit distraction (Ferrell, Hirt, Ferrell, 2009, p. 417). Social media can be addicting and time-consuming. Employees can easily consume hours of unproductive time on social media websites. There is possible to allow social media at work with boundaries that satisfy both the employee and employer.

The use of social media has now gone far beyond the sole use of entertainment purposes. When the social media craze first started, most people used it for quick communication and entertainment. It was sites like MySpace and AIM that are held responsible to get the social media ball rolling in the early 2000’s. The early 2000’s were part of a new age when technology reigned king. Technology was quickly spreading and people were starting to realize what the full scope of possibilities that were to be done with it. With all these new possibilities, people decided to start their own online businesses. All these new businesses that were appearing quickly spread and some turned into internationally renowned businesses. Two of the most popular

Social media censorship has a big impact on American society where there's been a lot of control over what someone can post on the internet. The companies have created strict policies towards what people can post and a lot of the users are not happy.The big problem is that social media companies have too much power with censoring what people say and read, which is limiting people's freedom of speech and I don’t believe that companies should censor a lot of the things people post in social media unless is something bad that can harm someone. Companies find ways to censor people's media post either because they believe it can hurt a country's image or they believe others wouldn't like it.

In recent years, especially with extremely large spread of social networks came to the widespread use of hate speech. We can not make a difference, whether it is hate speech, hate crime or any other form of discrimination. Legislation in this area is not clear, because social networks typically remain outside the laws so that confuses institutions that should decide on such items.

Specific - Devise a social media policy which clearly sets out what E.ON deems to acceptable and unacceptable conduct of using social media and the consequences of non-adherence. Ensure Trade Union’s are engaged and their views/feedback are taken on board

66 per cent of the students wanted to share details online when they were having a awesome time. School board are debating if they should or should not remove the social media block. Unblocking the ban on social media is crucial for many reasons.

Social Networking has taken bullying to the extreme. Before advanced technology, children and teenagers were troubled by school bullies. Today, they are targeted by bullies via internet. Most people undergo some form of bullying in life. Growing up, I experienced the typical name calling and spiteful comments. I also dealt with minor cases of virtual bullies. These bullies are known as cyber bullies. I find this topic compelling because it’s a matter that has spiraled out of control.

As social media gets popular and provides an easier access to the Internet, the more difficult it gets to control people’s outburst. Many people wonder, “What is the difference between traditional bullying and cyber bullying?” “What is cyber bullying?” Traditional bullying is when a person is bullying another person face to face. However, with cyber bullying is different. Cyber bullying occurs through out social media and on the Internet. Once in a while I overhear a person questioning about how teens and young kids use social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and etc. Social media has its pros and cons, pro because it gives us an easier to access to sources when we need it right away. Social media also has its cons because social media is very powerful tools, which can be taken advantage of like for example, making shanky comments on pictures or post inappropriate information about another person. Therefore, how fast is cyberbullying expending? How can we use the Internet in a positive way? Two great essays by Jesse Fleck, Leigh Johnson-Migalski, Jemica Carter, and Feleta Wilson explain these reasoning’s.

Technology can be used in many ways to cyber bully. Barnardos released a booklet in 2012 outlining a number of key risk factors of cyber bullying. Personal intimidation includes actions such as sending out threatening text messages, posting abusive and threatening comments on the victim’s Facebook profiles or other websites and the use of instant messaging in chat rooms etc. to threaten the victim further. Impersonation involves setting up fake profiles and web pages that are attributed to the victim; this also involves hacking or gaining access to the victims profile to contact or instant message others. Exclusion encompasses blocking an individual from a class group or community group on a social media website. Personal humiliation is a behaviour that involves posting images or videos of the victim that are intended to embarrass or humiliate them. This can be done on Facebook or by text messaging etc. And lastly false reporting, this is where the bully reports the victim to the service provider for a range of behaviours with a view to having the account suspended, blocked or deleted (Get With It, 2012).