After reading this week’s article, I found myself reflecting on my own impact on social media and how a digital footprint can affect far more lives than we often realize. The story of Justine Sacco is a powerful reminder that her life and career were practically destroyed after just one tweet.
As someone who spends a lot of time online and hopes to build a future career in social media, I recognize how important it is to be intentional and cautious about what I post. I was introduced to social media at a young age through my older sisters, and while that gave me early exposure, it also meant I didn’t fully understand the risks of creating such a public display of my life.
This raises a bigger concern. People who are vulnerable, such as children, individuals with disabilities, or even elderly users who may not fully grasp how the internet works, are often the most likely to fall victim to the harsh realities of cancel culture. Digital footprints remaining on the internet forever, combined with the intensity of online backlash, shows just how necessary it is for us to think critically before we share.
The reading for this week gave me a necessary wakeup call, in understanding the importance of how what you say in person, may not always slide on social media.
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