Social Media Explained

A friend posted this in one of the social media websites - where else - I have an account in, and I think it’s a funny way of explaining social media though not something that doesn’t make sense. Look

However you feel about it, however private or open you are about sharing your life with other people - not to mention the never secure and ever-changing rules of the Internet - we cannot deny that social media is now something we cannot ignore. [Of course, this statement is refutable. My parents and older relatives don’t give a frak about them, and they continue to live their lifes contently. But if you’re reading this blog, you get my drift.]

Twitter has been, and probably still is, my favorite. I love it for easy access to any kind of information - and I mean ANY kind - and the ability it allows you to ask questions and converse with anyone from any side of the word, all in real time. It’s probably also the most used media by professionals to promote their products and services.  

Facebook, of course, is something huge. I’ve been reconnected with hundreds of high school acquaintances, most of them I don’t even remember by name or face anymore. I even see grandmothers of friends actively commenting on posts and pictures.

Another favorite, LinkedIn, is one I use for professional stuff. If you know how to use it, it’s a really great avenue to keep abreast of things about your profession, including job openings and subject-specific discussions. It’s not just a way to display your professional profile - companies also use it to promote their business, like that of National Biweekly Administration, and individuals use it to promote their services.

I’m still warming up to Google+. I think it has potential, but Facebook is just too huge to tackle now. Besides, like they say, if it ain’t broken don’t fix it. Maybe Google+ is not meant to “fix” any low points of Facebook, but I can imagine it’s just too tedious for most people to make a transfer or even maintain accounts on both sites at once.

Well, YouTube is great, too. I use it all the time; the other ones on that list above, not so much.