Social media is in the midst of criticism. It has been criticized for inducing FOMO (Fear OF MIssing Out) and not actually enjoying moments but simply going out to have something to post on social media. An article in the Times talks about the fact that when your at home, you can't help yourself but to read what everyone else is doing and feel the need to go out and participate. In this situation social media is the good and bad guy. For one people use social media as a tool to induce FOMO while those at home can't help themselves but to feel it.
In my field of public relations social media and FOMO is an excellent tool. Although its sad to say FOMO is a benefit for publicists. In essence we post things hoping the public feel FOMO and in return come to our event. Now our overall goal is not to hope that people will have this negative feeling but instead feel motivated to come out and have a good time and experience what put company has to offer.
Rap star Drake had an interesting view on this idea and is being heavily criticized for his point. Apparently Drake has negative feelings towards tumblr and twitter and despises what social media has evolved into. In essence he feels that people are using social media to portray fake lifestyles and others are living vicariously through them. He compares tumblr to the click-y cool girls on High School. He also shares his dislike towards twitter.
Apparently someone wished his mother death on the day she was to receive surgery through this social media site.
Drake fears that kids are no longer creating and living moments but simply emulating them through photographs. I completely agree with Drake's opinion towards social media and the evolution of it. Kids are no longer experiencing life, enjoying themselves, and creating memorable moments. Instead people are more concerned with their next Facebook photo instead of having a good time.
The public however did not feel the same way I did towards Drake's comments. They instead called Drake a hypocrite and an attention whore. Reason being that Drake is an active member of twitter who utilizes the site on a daily basis. In Drake's defense he is only allowing fans into his life to share his experiences. The difference between Drake and those whom he was criticizing is the fact that Drake is actually creating memorable moments, living his life, and not simply taking photos.
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