I also find it crazy how people can make a large income from posting on the app. Brand deals, sponsorships, collaborations, have all helped influencers skyrocket their income. You also see people get offered to be taken on extravagant trips with brands and are being gifted load of products. There are times when it is hard to watch influencers do all these cool things and live luxury lives when I'm stuck studying chemistry.

I think TikTok has changed my music taste a lot. I find myself adding songs to my playlist that I never would have known about if it wasn't for the app. This ranges from classical music all the way to folk indie. I know for my brother he has gained a lot of traction on his music and he owes it all to the platform.

I can say I have fallen into the hole of "BookTok." I have saved ample amounts of TikToks all about book recommendations and reviews. In all honesty, it helped me get out of my reading rut. My book craze started in July and and at that time I was averaging about three to four novels a week. I read over sixty books in five months. All ranging from romance novels to long series such as Game of Thrones series and all of the Sarah J Maas books.

I completely agree with this statement. My brother started to post TikToks of him playing the piano or his guitars and he started to get hundreds of thousands of views. Even recently he has started to get over a million views on some of his posts. From TikTok he has gained a big following and even started to make an income from his content. This is all crazy to me how short thirty second videos can completely change someones life. Personally, I want to start trying to post content but I'm too afraid of people judging me.

Everything posted on social media is monitored. Nothing remains private and a digital footprint is always left behind. I think it's important to know that not everyone and everything on the internet can be trusted.

I think there will always be a lot of internet platforms. Some will start to lose traction while others gain. Honestly, most platforms all serve different purposes for people. Some people use platforms as a way to share updates about themselves and others use it to gather information about current events. I don't think there will ever be a day when the internet realms disappear.

I do still use TikTok here and there. I find myself scrolling through the app all the time. For my brother, TikTok has become a job as he makes a good amount of income from posting content. The app is really all over the place, you can be on the music side, dance area, daily routines, politics, to cooking. I think this app will continue to grow in the future.

Platforms are always going to evolve and a lot of it depends on the younger generations. I know when you compare my mom and I we have a stark difference in platform use. My mom uses primarily FaceBook while I used primarily Instagram. This is an example of generational usage. If a platform wants to remain relevant it needs to appeal to all generations.

I'm not sure I fully agree with this. I think the internet can be a cruel space. If your opinion does not match up with a majority of people the you are putting yourself up for potential scrutiny. I think its great that we can share our own thoughts but more often that not it can become a hassle. I know personally I would never attack someone for having a different opinion than mine.

I remember thinking this when the movement started. I knew no information other than a black square and hashtag. And not only were some of my peers posting this but millions of people participated in the activism. No information was spread about what happened which is unfortunate. I think this is a valid lesson for people to be more informative about what they share.

Online activism is on every platform. There are constantly videos about different movements happening, places that are sustainable, and human right issues. While all of this is great you can also see feuds start because of it. If someone doesn't agree with what is being said, or what the majority of people agree with, the internent can be hostile.

The internet can be a hub for communicating information about current events. I remember when Black Lives Matter movement started and everyone was posting a black square with the hashtag #blm. This spread the news fast and keeps the younger generation in the know.

It would be nice for companies to figure out options that suite more than just the high class people. At the same time, I know a company must make money to survive and to be able to pay people and offer employment. Internet access, unfortunately, can be called a luxury now.

I don't understand the frustration when it comes to high internet speeds. I know it can be irritating when the internet is lagging but I think most of us can spare a few minutes. Some countries are more advance when it comes to technology and that is alright.

A company has to make money in order to survive and to be able to provide jobs for people. We can't just go directly into blaming the private sector. Inflation has affected everything not just internet access. The price-point is high and unattainable for some which is unfortunate.

I agree that everyone should have access to internet in some type of capacity. Although I do understand that businesses need to make money and can't just give away their services for free. Prices are high compared to what it use to be, but there are also an abundant amount of places that let you use their wifi for free such as libraries, coffee shops, buisness centers.

Sharing emotionally genuine conversations can leave individuals open to vulnerability. However, it seems that these discussions now often transpire through text or phone calls rather than face-to-face interactions. The screen provides a veil, allowing emotions to be hidden or expressed more directly. I hold the view that the depth of meaning and the building of relationships suffer when authentic conversations don't take place in person. The ability to gauge sincerity is more pronounced when you're physically present with someone.

I've mentioned this before, but a period certainly unsettles me. I've discussed this with my dad because he consistently concludes every text message with a period, even for simple messages like "I miss you." Somehow, the period feels disconcerting. When I questioned him about this habit and suggested that it might convey a harsh or aggravated tone, he was surprised. It hadn't occurred to him before. This made me wonder if the aversion to periods is more prevalent among younger generations.

I believe that a singular style of writing, or in the case of photography, is unlikely to emerge. I concur with the idea that having a picture of my friend with the Eiffel Tower is more appealing than a generic image of the landmark alone. This approach adds a personal touch to the memory and makes it more enjoyable to cherish. However, there are individuals who prefer concise writing or minimal additions to their pictures. Both approaches are acceptable, and neither can be deemed as incorrect.

I hold a different perspective on this statement. I believe that discerning someone's tone in writing is quite feasible. A notable illustration of this is when individuals use "k" instead of "ok." In my opinion, this is a clear indicator of someone's displeasure or frustration with a situation. Personally, receiving a "k" makes me feel uneasy, as it signals anger from the sender. Additionally, employing brevity and bluntness can offer valuable clues about the tone a person is adopting. Undoubtedly, there are various methods to convey tone effectively in writing.

I notice that I've adopted this pattern: when something exciting occurs, I tend to use all capital letters. Conversely, when I'm feeling sad, facing trouble, or aiming to convey a sense of calm in my responses, I opt for all lowercase. It's not about using all caps to express outrage; rather, it's a way for me to convey happiness or excitement.

I have mixed emotions about using a period. It honestly depends on who I am texting. If its my friends or even my mom I leave off the period because I know they will take it as i'm either angry or trying to make a point. Now with my dad he is an advent period user even after the smallest texts. He could say anything from"Hello." or "I'm fine." Sometimes I get nervous by his use to the period and can't tell if he's mad or if I am in trouble. I would say I have fallen into the internets trap of thinking the period is passive-aggressive.

I was never a bigger user of social media as I would post maybe once every year or two. Compared to most of my friends I am a ghost. I never really got into the text-speak. I always type out the full words such as "you" instead of just "u." Maybe its because of my dad telling me to be more proper or possibly from not wanting to succumb to the internet trends.

I find myself using both formal and informal modes of speech everyday. An easy comparison comes from when talking to family and friends versus a job environment or boss. In a work setting I am much more methodical and conscious of what i chose to say. When I am with my friends I will just say whatever comes to mind no matter how dumb it may come across. The same can be said for writing. Texts to family/friends is much more informal as opposed to work colleagues or management. Personally, I find it much more personable and easier to interpret/remember when informal writing is used.