Title: Online Public Shaming is Here to Stay - Here's What You Can Do About It
Headings: Online Public Shaming is Here to Stay - Here's What You Can Do About It
Online Public Shaming is Here to Stay - Here's What You Can Do About It
Public shaming is nothing new
The collective shaming of individuals is nothing new - the format has just changed with the times.
The role of social media in online public shaming
Rewarding instant cold judgment - with little or no context
Algorithmic nudging and echo chambers
Social media as a growing source of news
The pros and cons of social media shaming
As Jon Ronson puts it, online shaming can be good - in moderation.
Denouncing animal cruelty
Defending online copyrights
Increasing awareness of social problems
In reality, the phenomenon of online public shaming isn’t good or bad overall.
Make sure you have as much context as possible
Not to toot our own horn, but social listening can help a lot here.
Remedy the compassion deficit and empathy crisis
The difference between these two things mostly comes down to a question of information, thoughtful consideration, and context.
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Content: But how is social media changing the nature of modern public shaming? Do platforms like Twitter and Facebook encourage this kind of activity? The role of social media in online public shaming
Social media’s accessibility has given people around the world a mouthpiece to raise and exchange ideas on meaningful issues. This has done a lot of good, as shown by the success of online petitions and progressive movements. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have expanded our knowledge of society, allowing people to be genuinely curious about each other. As well as connecting people for good, however, social media has also amplified the “bloodsport” of public shaming. More and more, users are encouraged to share damning accusations online, often with little to no context. Rewarding instant cold judgment - with little or no context
Information travels fast on social media, and quick reactions are often prioritized over considered responses. Now, controversy can spread around the globe in a very compressed period of time - sometimes mere hours after an incident. The format of platforms like Twitter encourages people to share ‘hot takes’ - short statements of support or condemnation - rather than thoughtful responses.