WHAT TWITTER HAS TAUGHT ME


"Social media is educational" could either be an improbable truth, or a habitual mannerism I use to excuse my frequent scrolling through Instagram. It is not scholarly, but a long way below, on a plaque next to informative. My teachers might be surprised, and possibly disheartened, at the trivia I have gleaned in return for hours of browsing - I can outline the advertising campaigns of several cosmetic companies, and maybe sing you the theme song of the Audible youtube ads. Look at me! I'm already proving the edifying nature of the internet. We should probably continue anyway to find out what other useless adage I have obtained from this week's app: Twitter. 

#1 EVERYBODY HAS AN OPINION
There are people of all standards of intelligence, but a high reserve of brainpower is not a requirement for making assumptions about the world around you. A blessing, of course, that we can all indulge in free thinking, but also a perplexity, that it is difficult to correct untruthful beliefs and up skill individual further than they are prepared to go.

#2 NOT EVERYBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOICE IT
No, some people should not have the authority to broadcast their unfortunate opinion. You know those thoughts that aren't worth thinking? They're not worth repeating either. Don't make everyone else suffer.

#3 BUT IF THEY HAVE TO, THEY SHOULD DO SO IN 140 CHARACTERS
At first, the word capita irritated me. I enjoy lengthy sentences and embellishing everything with an emoji, and having to misspell words and use abbreviations is the one kind of peer pressure I can always withstand. Great is my forgiveness, for still, giving the general public an escape to long rants and detailed meal descriptions is the gift that Jack Dorsey gave us when he created this social platform.

#4 DO NOT THINK SOMEONE POLITE UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED THEIR TWITTER PROFILE
Most people are courteous, and generally well-rounded, and have learnt the skill of keeping those harsh judgements of the mind from reaching the mouth. I've figured it out - Twitter has given us a place to complain about the unrighteous smell coming from the shoes of the man in front, so that instead of having an outburst, we can discreetly type an informal grievance to relieve ourselves. Positivity is suited for many things - but sometimes, complaining is better.

#5 HONESTY IS BRUTAL BUT GOOD FOR YOU
No one holds back. Let me give you an example: you post a photo of a dress you just tried on. You caption it:
 "Hey guys, trying to decide whether to buy this or not! Whaddya think? xxx" 
Unfortunately, it's hideous. IRL, your friends tell you in a courteous way, maybe by bringing you a different dress. The online version differs intensely, with excerpts such as: "i think i just threw up in my mouth" or "HAHA LOL I THOUGH THAT WAS A PIC OF A WALRUS FOR A SEC." I have found a community that is faithful and sincere, and also desperately consistent. 

What has social media taught you?

madison x


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6 comments:

  1. Firstly, I love the whole aesthetic appeal of your blog. I can see that you care about the design and 'look and feel' of it. It's blogging goals!

    I'm not sure if you feel the same way, but I find Twitter and Facebook to be so different. I use Twitter for my quick wittedness or quick thoughts...the kind of things that I think to myself or want to 'blurt out' quickly. Facebook is more for long-winded thoughts; It's more formal compared to Twitter.

    You're spot on- no one seems to hold back on Twitter (which is sometimes a good thing and other times an absolute disaster).

    You've just gained yourself a new follower.

    Steph
    www.socialspying.com

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    1. I agree - I'm way more comfortable having a mini rant on twitter! And thank you so much 😇 x

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  2. Actually I like twitter, because the inside stalker of me loves to see what other people are up to their day. Good for rants as well and things you want to share that you don't want people that know you to know :)
    Tina von S

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  3. this is an amazing blog! i love it.

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