Chapter 2 PresentationByAnthony CesareAlex GasbarroJulian RodriguezOluwakemi Alade

Introduction

“One of the most devastating relation developments in the world of social media is the ‘status’ bar on Facebook”

- Tammy Nelson

Manti Te’o

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Manti Te’o Continued

- People were drawn in by his story

- Result: Popularity Increased

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-manti-teo-story-wasnt-as-big-as-you-might-think-2013-1

CMC

Offered voice to groups seeking social change, cultural shifts & even political power Example: - Police Brutality- Colin Kaepernick http://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/

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Introduction to Internet History 1960’s Military Project called ARPANETGOAL: Connect East & West Coast with instantaneous computer communication

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Demonstrated that data could be divided into labeling packets, sent and then re-assembled which is called packet-switching

CompuServe

1980-1990-- CompuServe- Connected non-military users

Early Adopters- Developed simple web pages

CompuServe

1st Online Communities MySpaceLinkedIn

Purpose: User Profiles Extend Communication beyond Face

to Face through online creation of user profiles and interaction

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Social Network Site

Avoid the concept of “networking”

Uses social “ties”

Example:

- Google Gmail

- LinkedIn

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Problems NOT that the Internet is anonymous but profiles can be altered

Example: MTV Catfish

Some sites are easier to remain anonymous

- Twitter http://cdn.patch.com/users/44719/2016/02/T800x600/20160256d0fe0583124.jpg

Social Interactions

-The study of how individuals interact in social settings has been the focus of research for more than 50 years. -Now this research has focused towards the social settings over social media. (Facebook, Twitter, snapchat, Instagram, etc)

Sociogram

- “Sociogram” how positive traits such as enthusiasm and maturity may be related to judgments about “sincerity” of another’s conversation.

-A sociogram is a visual depiction of the relationships between a specific group. The purpose of a sociogram is to uncover the underlying relationships between people. A sociogram can be used to increase your understanding of group behaviors.

Sociogram

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Linkage And Connection - Web linkage and connection to the web is a mass mediated AND one

to one form of communication.

-The web the web is both a form of technology and a form of media, and it links individuals and nations into one communication network. (Sharing news globally)

Identity

-Online Identity, users may think they are posting anonymously, but in fact internet protocol otherwise known as IP address can be tracked backed to the original source of interest by the government and other entities.

- In other words be careful what you post online especially in social media. A perfect example of this is snapchat and how the “company is committed to assisting law enforcement investigations as the law requires.”

Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace

-The declaration of the independence of cyberspace was paper written 20 years ago by John Perry Barlow and basically depicts how the government set laws on the internet without the consent of the

governed and Mr. Barlow believed that the internet was outside a country’s borders (United States) and therefore did not require laws.

-Believed that the Internet could solve its own problems through social contracts.

Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace

CMC Pioneer Howard Rheingold observation

Virtual communities involve creation of social groups and relationships over time

Computers “break down boundaries” and “break down hierarchies” just as they ALSO create them

Internet and social media users

Internet and social media users tend to be early adopters of an innovative technology of which consist of 5 major stages

Five Major Stages1. Awarenesss2. Interest3. Evaluation4. Trial5. Adoption

Rogers Model

Millennial Usage

Among 18-29 year olds social media is viewed as entertainment by 70% of them. The web has turned into the TV for many people

Social media communication

represents an evolution of

individuals, social and cultural

desires to connect with new people

Computer-Mediated Communication

Also known as CMC began with emails and message boards.

The Bad & Ugly of CMC

●Lack of understanding via CMC resulted in “flame wars” known as online fights

●Negative communication consequences have been related to preference of online social interaction, psychosocial depression, loneliness, and problematic internet use.

●There's a significant correlation between problematic internet use and preference for online socialization

ReferencesGaines, C. (2013, January 22). The Manti Te'o Story Wasn't As Big As You Might Think. Retrieved September 27, 2016, from http://www.businessinsider.com/the-manti-teo-story-wasnt-as-big-as-you-might-think-2013-1