I think one of my main takeaways from this class is how social media has grown into a force of it’s own and will only continue growing and advancing in the future, and a question I still have on the same topic, is how we can draw the line on ethics and morality in this new world we are creating.

I believe that having a diverse team involved in the development process is crucial for advances in technology and other inventions. It is impossible to predict everything that may arise, but it is essential to strive for predictability as much as possible before introducing new technologies; by incorporating diverse perspectives, we can better anticipate and address potential consequences.

This is something I often think about an consider, it really plays into each person’s own ethics and mortality and where we as individuals differ from communities. For example, when someone gets “cancelled”, although they might lose followers, they still retain a good amount of their fan base.

Public shaming and judgement through social media can sometimes be worse when considering the scales it can go to by becoming “viral” and reaching large audiences.

I think when a bunch of people get together to figure something out, like finding those folks in the proposal, sending them good vibes, and sharing pictures, crowdsourcing can be pretty cool. But, you know, there are those internet trolls who just love to mess things up and invade people's privacy. Personally, I'm not totally sold on crowdsourcing because it's like a 50-50 chance, and that makes me feel a little nervous.

Wikipedia stands out as a prominent example of a crowdsourcing platform, particularly due to its reputation as a comprehensive database. Nonetheless, it also serves as a demonstration of the potential drawbacks associated with crowdsourcing on a database-oriented website. One significant issue is the prevalence of misinformation.

Content moderators should receive strong support from social media companies, including proper training, clear guidelines, regular feedback, and access to mental health resources. Governments should also play a role in protecting moderators' rights, ensuring fair treatment, and holding social media platforms accountable for maintaining a safe online environment.

Some platform controls depend on users reporting accounts for actions like suspension or banning. But if social media platforms had the power to suspend and ban without user reports, how would they decide which actions to take?**

Certain platform controls depend on individual users' involvement as well. For instance, when it comes to suspending or banning accounts, social media platforms often rely on users reporting specific accounts.

One of the biggest issues with ethics is the challenge of defining what is right or wrong, passive or active, reasonable or unreasonable. The decision-makers, especially moderators, face difficulty in making unbiased judgments due to differing viewpoints. While some cases have clear distinctions, many situations are ambiguous.

Social media has the ability to facilitate the formation of relationships and communities based on shared interests. By connecting with others who share similar viewpoints or hobbies, people can establish meaningful connections with individuals from all around the globe.

I find the concept of doomscrolling intriguing because it raises questions about the legitimacy of negative news on social media. News, no matter how distressing, is still news and we consume it from various sources such as TV and radio, but especially through social media. The act of continuously scrolling through negative news is labeled as a "tendency", but to me, it seems like a very normal and understandable reaction.

When a statement is shared on social media, it can often lose its original meaning and purpose. It's difficult to prevent this from happening, which is why there are usually several smaller subtopics within a larger topic.

This experience made me understand that it's important to think carefully and not just follow what everyone else is doing. That way, we can avoid being tricked by scams or spreading wrong information.

Algorithmic decision-making can sometimes be difficult for users to understand, as the process is often kept secret. One way to improve this could be to give users more opportunities to share their preferences and feedback. For instance, social media platforms often ask users to indicate their interests when they sign up, but this information may not be updated. Providing more chances for users to give feedback, such as rating or commenting on recommended content, could help companies make better recommendations and give users more control over what they see. Additionally, allowing users to report content they find inappropriate or offensive could help reduce the spread of harmful content.

While recommendations can be helpful, there is a risk that users may become trapped in a "filter bubble" where they only see information that aligns with their existing beliefs and interests, limiting their exposure to diverse perspectives. Furthermore, the use of recommendation algorithms can perpetuate social inequalities and biases, as the algorithms may be trained on biased data or reinforce existing stereotypes.

Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest content that users might find interesting, such as Twitter's "Explore" feature. But this can be bad because people might only see things they already agree with.

I think the list was interesting and it made me realize how much stuff can be shared on social media, but also how easy it is to spread fake news online whenever someone wants.

This makes me think about how you can buy followers on instagram and other social media apps and the amount of effort in coding and planning used to creat even just one. This also made me consider how the coding for likes , something so small and simple is actually kinda complicated.

I am curious about the programming and set up of email use back then. Was it easy to send and receive emails or did it take a longer amount of time?

This really makes you think about how much of our digital footprint is visible to the average person. What can you find when looking up someone’s name or phone number? But also, how much tech companies can redact from our internet profiles as well.

I was intrigued to learn how easily an ordinary social media post could be switched into variables with varying values. I rarely considered the code and statistics that go into posts when I read them, but now that I can see them clearly, it makes much more sense.

I am completely brand new to the world of coding and find this little metaphor to be very helpful. Taking onto account all of the small steps and skills to pay attention to detail and their similarities to cooking or baking is cool!

I think this is very intriguing, it is wild that although the activities being committed seem so robot like and from the other end, you would definitely think it was a bot. However, learning this is an actual person sitting behind all these screens, is kind of sad in my opinion. I would like to learn more shout this.

This reading made me wonder how coding has changed considering how programming was carried out in the past given that coding is essentially issuing commands to a machine to carry out a specific task.

By building automated accounts that can engage with users and disseminate false information, social media bots have the power to alter the dynamics of the platform. Additionally, by faking consensus or amplifying particular messages, they can be used to sway public opinion.

I can understand Kumail Nanjiani's frustration with the lack of attention given to the ethical implications of technology. I do think that there comes a time when it's out of the companies' control, and I believe it's crucial to hold them accountable to the users. In my opinion, if numerous safeguards were added to certain platforms, they might end up removing many of their advantages.

This case is a strong example of the speed in which social media can work in. This reminds me of the impact this must have had on her digital footprint and how this tweet (and the others she had made will affect her future opportunities, experiences, and life in general.

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