By: Alyssa McKoy Let’s face it, everyone is on social media. Whether it is for entertaining Snapchat filters or connecting with friends on Facebook, there is a wide range of people that use these platforms every day. Some people use social media as their main source for news. Society has moved away from hardcopy news and has incorporated digital media into their everyday lives. But, is this the right thing to do? Social media has the power to bring about news and trends, create and share ideas through various websites, and to influence other’s opinion. Because everyone is able to publish something on a social media platform, it is harder to know what is credible and what is not. Anyone can post an article or a picture just to reach public attention. Are we sure the information that is being posted is coming from a credible source, or are we so used to believing the first thing we see or read? With various opinions and comments floating around on social media, we see a wide range of biased knowledge. It is easy for readers to feed into these arguments and create conflict with no prior knowledge. Some could easily jump into the argument and gather information that may not be accurate, and present it to their peers, therefore spreading inaccurate information. Yes, social media is a fast and efficient way to get things out in the open, but it is only helpful if the news is accurate. Many people can repost and share information, but how do we know to trust that information or know if it is reliable? Next time you read an article or repost a picture, make sure that you are checking to see if it is credible.
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