Social Media and the technologies that drive it were intended to be a force for social good that expanded the individual's reach beyond his physical proximity. However, over the years since the emergence of the medium many of its users are beginning to see a negative side of its use amongst young people which must be addressed otherwise it will lead to an erosion of core societal values.
As a youth and young adult, many of those in my age bracket learnt the art of reading people's non verbal communications or body language by practicing whole body listening and it helped us grow from self awareness to awareness of others and from self management to relationship management. But today, many young adults are unable to develop these vital skills because more of their communication are done over social media.
Youths have learnt the art of reading the keypads of
an iPhone or blackberry device without looking at it and can even
Instant Message a friend while driving without looking at the keypad.
The non verbal language they read meanings to are emoticons.
Psychologists
have written that a youth's social and emotional maturity derives from
physical contact and conversation he or she has with everyone he
encounters in the course of growing up. We are told that these
interactions even help shape brain development and stimulates the parts
of the brain that regulates empathy and morality. The less of these
kinds of interactions they have the less their ability to empathize.
And
so, gradually, our children and young adults are losing the art of
relating and gaining the skill of communicating. Relationships teach the
growing child how to empathize-that is to understand and share the
feelings of another person. Since one on one relationships are giving
way to social communications via devices that don't require physical
proximity, many young persons are growing to be adept at written
communication skills and are missing out on other levels of
communications that help them empathize with the other person.
I
never knew the level of this problem until this year. Even though the
Social Media age has led to a massive reduction in attention span such
that what happened yesterday is old news, some people may still remember
that some high profile public figures had health scares this year.
First,
Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), a former military Head of State
had to go on an extended medical trip to Europe sometime in 2013.
Everybody is subject to ill health. It is part of being human. But
imagine my surprise when young persons on Social Media who were on the
other side of the political divide from that to which the General
subscribes to began to celebrate his ill health and wishing him the
worst. I was appalled. I know that politics is war by other means, but
even in war you don't attack the sick. The Geneva convention expressly
makes it a war crime to attack a hospital or any place where people are
being treated.
I wondered to myself, where is
our humanity? I have never liked Muhammadu Buhari's brand of politics,
but I am able to separate him from his politics and I respect him for
the consistently loyal following he is able to command in certain parts
of the country. He is first and foremost a human being and Jesus taught
us that we do not have to like our neighbour but we do have to love them
and to love a neighbour is to wish for them what you wish for
yourself.
And then in November of 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan was slightly indisposed while attending the
Honorary International Investors Council in London and the presidency
very proactively informed Nigerians and gave them up to date information
on the president's state of health.
And this
time, those on the other political divide unleashed their arsenal.
Without a shred of sympathy for the humanity of the president, a certain
website known for the most sensational headlines went to town with
obvious lies about the president. Egged on by certain ex government
officials who themselves have been recipients of the president's empathy
when they suffered recent loss, some young persons took to social media
platforms to disparage the president even wishing him the worst.
And
then some weeks ago, the news of the proposed bill to jail those who
libeled others and incited the public on social media for seven years
was at the fore front of the media. The reaction to this proposed bill
on social media was an indication that the medium is in dire need of a
moral compass.
By virtue of the position I
hold, I was the recipient of the angst of many opposition leaning young
people. They accused me and the presidency of attempting to muzzle
opposition via a bill they considered as draconian. Articles disparaging
the federal government were written within the space of a few hours of
the bill coming to light and no indecent word was spared.
But
after it came to light that the bill which they considered obnoxious
was in actual fact the brain child of an All Progressive Congress
senator, Olugbenga Kaka, these same youths switched and maintained
social media silence. Their criticism ceased and their anger was
stifled. Very soon, the issue died a natural death. It became obvious
that these opposition leaning youths, egged on by those who have come to
be known as 'overlords' thought they had a potent political weapon
against the ruling party and when the issue backfired their hypocrisy
was exposed. They have no moral compass and cannot be counted upon to
resist injustice no matter who perpetrates it. Their ethics are
situational and depends on who is involved.
After
watching these scenarios unfold and countless others, it became clear
to me that many young people are clueless about how to interact with a
flesh and blood human though they are proficient in the art of
communicating with a digital person they cannot physically see, feel and
touch.
In the military, soldiers are taught
how to dehumanize the enemy so that they can fight them. They are taught
not to see them as human, but to see them as the enemy, the villain,
the reason you are in the trench rather than at home with friends and
family. It is this dehumanization that gives many a soldier the Dutch
courage to do to opposing soldiers what they would never have thought
themselves capable of doing.
I think that
Social Media, especially in the hands of unscrupulous politicians has
succeeded in dehumanizing public figures to many of our youths so that
they see those on a political divide other than the one they support in
perhaps the same way as they see a target in a video game such as Mortal
Combat.
Why else would some young persons
join an obviously bitter man in mocking a man who is praying to his God
or erupt in choreographed celebration over the news that a governor has
been involved in a car crash?
So, what is the solution to this loss of empathy and a moral compass that is festering amongst our youth on Social Media?
I
think it is time for responsible adults who command any considerable
following on Social Media to use whatever influence they have to
introduce ethics into their use of Social Media. This will have a
pyramid effect. If young people see that their celebrities as well as
political and cultural icons are guided by a code of ethics which
restrains them and keeps them from engaging in actions that are
repugnant to the morals they had while growing up in the real world, the
ripple effect would eventually reach them and in time lead to a
paradigm shift that curbs some of these behaviors I have just described.
So,
what would this ethical code be? As one who has read from both The Holy
Bible and The Qur'an, I propose that we begin with a principle that
both books teach.
In Matthew 7:12,
Jesus introduced the famous Golden Rule "do to others what you would
have them do to you". In one of the most well known hadiths of prophet
Mohammed (SAW) he said “None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for
his brother what he wishes for himself”.
I suggest that this Golden Rule should be imbibed by all celebrities as well as Political and Cultural icons on Social Media.
And how would it work?
Life
on earth is a duality. In most cases, you are faced with an either or
situation. For instance, you either supported President Goodluck
Jonathan in the last presidential election in 2011 or you supported
another candidate.
So, let's say for instance
that you supported candidate Buhari. In that case, what you don't wish
for Buhari, don't wish it for President Goodluck Jonathan and vice versa
for those who supported candidate President Jonathan.
For
further example, you don't have to wish for the success of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP if you support the All Progressive Congress, APC,
however, you do have to restrain yourself from celebrating say an
unfortunate accident that befell a governor just because he is PDP and
you are APC.
Let's shift away from the politics
of bitterness in favour of the politics of betterness. Let's discard
our arsenal of insults and abusive words in favour of an arsenal of
ideas and strategies.
If those at the top of
the pyramid can check themselves along these guidelines, Social Media
can become once again the force for social good that it was designed to
be and empathy and a moral compass can once more thrive amongst our
young people as it did when some of us were ourselves young adults.
The
youth are the Vanguard of our future and if you as a celebrity or
political/cultural icon don't feel the need to help cleanse social media
of this malaise, it could be your turn tomorrow. Nobody knows tomorrow, so you do not have to wait until it happens to you before you take corrective action.
As
for those elders who stoke such divisive and inhuman tendencies on
social media, they may choose to continue feeding the habit of hatred
and bitterness, but as has been said time and again, hatred and
bitterness are futile for the same reason that it is futile to consume
poison and hope that it will kill your enemy. By the time they realize
how much damage they have done to their reputation it will be too late.
Let us hope however that these drowning men do not take gullible youths
down with them even as discerning youths know that they never courted
them when the going was good for them politically.
Regards,
Reno Omokri
90 comments:
Wow! Very short piece! I read it all.
Beautiful Monster
Too long don't understand
All these long stories just to control the use of social networks? Mmmmm... Ok Ooº°
Can't read
*sleeps off* better I had my grandma tell me about the civil war
Ok I stopped at the mathew 7:12 part, I will complete it letter, e too long joor
This guy is clueless. Zeus
"...children and young adults are loosing the art of relating and gaining the skill of communicating". My take... So true; So unfortunate. May we not loose all our humanity to these gadgets.
i jez wondering hw d future wil b
d man z right!!! iv experienced dis personally on d Christmas giveaway post !!d insult i got ehn !i wud av committed suicide if i aint strong emotionally.... plz,yall shud mind hw u insult pple on d internet!!!
Ok I stopped at the mathew 7:12 part, I will complete it letter, e too long joor
Lindodo, am not sure u do 2ruly reading or view peoples comments b4 posting, There is a guy name {Soledayo} using DICK as his picture. Pls, his comment should not be posting anymore. So dat people ll not be seen his rubbish DP. Using dat kind of stuff as google dp is not really nice on ur blog. We are all mature but, we still need to be doing things with fear of God. Dis is Africa, not America. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥
Mr Reno,all those presidents u mentioned who hv bin ill one tym or d oda hvnt disclosed d true nature of deir illhealth 4d masses 2pray 4dem.Instead dey chose 2insult our intelligence by denyin their health status or evn death status.Wat do u xpect ppl 2say wen dey hit d social media? Bless dem? U must b jokin.I tink dis social media preachin shd 1st start wt our leaders n nt jst d massess.
if the people at the helm of affairs learn not to dehumanize the public by living above the law and embezzling public funds, then they will enjoy its ripple effect. the youths are only expressing their displeasure with the only weapon that they have.
Mr Reno. There are positives and negatives to your article/proposal. Taking noting away, also with almost everything in life.
First and foremost, I would employ you to have a different view on Sahara Reporters. I truly believe, they are a breath of fresh air to the way information is been disseminated about our country. Talking about vile abuse on social media, I experienced first hand Mr Okupe abusing Mr Sowore on CNN. You want public figures to be an example ?, I hope it starts with your co-workers. From what I have seen, If the abuse you are getting from youths or whoever is to much or negative then change your approach. For example, stop asking questions - Do you have electricity? Is the road good? . Rather make statements - look at the road we built in this period of time. look at that community with constant electricity for the past 6 months. I can bet my life, no matter the negative or ill will abuse you get, it would never surpass the positive abuses. It is true that the way youths use social media is disheartening. But, like I said, people will always find a way to use things/materials positively and negatively. Introducing ethical platform is a good way to make that shift happen from negative to positive. I commend your proposal.
P.s Linda, Still want to take you out. hugs. :)
From the youth's comments on social media, u should know how they feel, thank God social media is a medium for people to speak out, u r sad about that...
Wonderful write up.I take correction.
Pls can one help m 2 summerize it...
And we don't like you too in politics plus ur personality, flips hair n catwalk away.
Nice story..
*yawns* ok
Reno Omokri is just another puppet and manipulative politician under GEJ's wing. "A Politician" is defined as a person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to influence or control people's mind and actions.
And its so ridiculous how many Nigerian politicians always manipulate people's mind by bringing religion into politics because many Nigerians are known to be highly religious beyond reasoning; in an attempt to soften the mass on criticizing a corrupt govt. using a powerful tool: SOCIAL MEDIA.
Do the people good, we go hail you. Do the people bad or neglect us, we go bash you...it's that simple. He made some good points tho, no doubt about that.
Anyway sha, let him bring his ethical revolution to Nollywood Social Network
Seriously, this man is talking rubbish. Is he angry that people finally have a medium to vent their spleen and have a say in the nonsense being heaped on them by this age-long non-retiring politicians?
I am very indifferent about Reno O ,but honestly,what he just wrote makes a lot of sense,this days,people just have venoms on their fingers waiting 2 sting 2 death every and anything that crosses their part,most times they even sting before they pause to think and realise you didn't even mean any harm in the 1st instance. Social Media is truly becoming a blessing and curse to our generation.
Amazingly and Annoyingly so,majority of the people who crticize without empathy are the kind of people that commit suicide when they are given a lil dose of what they dish out 2 others. Let's learn to empathize,we must not say it @ that moment that we feel like. Tact and Diplomacy teaches us to know what to say,when to say it and how to say it. Youths of our time think they are smart, most times and can blurt out (even in writing) whatever it is they want 2 say,truth is,like Olamide,stupidity has taken over.........
Good write up Mr Reno a question for you, has the same people at the helm of affairs making stupid policies affecting the daily lives of Nigerians put a human face to most of the policies they sign into law that we the current young adults need to be emphatic about how we use the digital pen.
Total bullshit , everybody is entitled to his opinion whether on social media or real life. This mudafukers are now afraid of us. Social Media is our best tool for now. Corrupt politicians
true talk. if dia's nothing despotic about d Bill, it shud be passed into law asap. come 2 think of it I've never heard of anybody facing charges based on an offence committed on social media
long story. NEXT please
Great!!!
I will find time to read this later next year bruh.
~~Success Has No Limitations~~
And I'm meant to read all diz?????? Abeg make person summarize
Thanks for the comment. Inspiring, however the Nigerian youth wants the nation to be better.
Corruption, lack of integrity & Values on the part of some of our leaders have created a situation whereby the youth now lack respect for leaders.
Leaders should be inspiring,,,but some Nigeria leaders have made Nigeria what I will call a dismal failure....
Reno,
First and foremost, when you cite any kind of work, please ensure to give references to those works at the end of your article.
I do not have the time or energy to pull apart your long winded essay but here's the bit i'll address:
For years, Nigerians have had to deal with a coliseum of thieving, corrupt, no good leaders who have left more of a negative print on Nigeria than any good. We the youth have sought ways to express our disappointment and anger but seeing how those before us have been gunned down mercilessly, it is only safe for us to hide behind our media devices to vent our anger.
Social media is a two way street, what you put in is what you get. For as long as your boss's regime reeks of corruption, unemployment, injustice, economic crises, etc, the youth of the country will continue to attack via social media. Heck, even counties were the system works get heckled by people who are not 100% satisfied, how much more a nation where nothing absolutely functions!
Please don't come here to tell me how to use social media; the condition in which I see my home country pains me enough to utilize this tool to vent.
I recently visited Nigeria and had to travel from Lagos by road to other parts of the country; between Lagos and the border of Ondo state, there were no less than 6 or 7 police check points and my driver got pulled over 4 times. Haven determined we have all the necessary papers, the policemen came to my window, "madam, anything for the boys?" We were not allowed to move for another 15 min until something for the boys surfaced. Multiple 15min by 4 places so you can see how much time the Nigerian Police Force wasted my time.
Please tell me why would I not chew them out on Social Media? I wouldn't do so in their presence for fear of being gunned down mercilessly. Many have lost their lives this way and NOTHING was done.
So please once again, tell your people that we are hungry for a better Nigeria. Until then, you cannot sensor how we choose to attack.
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What's this man talking about? War is war. And to think that the said anti-social-media-bill was proposed by APC. Why are my not suprised? Its in their character. two-faced sons of bitches.
Preach! Dis Reno dude sounds really sensible and objective. Evrytin he said mks perfect sense.
I hear you Reno, but you too are guilty of same. Remember when the issue of the Edo widow came up on twitter, while some people were trying to gather funds to 'cover' her shame and help her, you turned into a political propaganda for your boss. While the same 'youth' you pointed fingers to in article condemned the Governor's action (an Account governor), you were looking to score a cheap political point for your boss.
Linda, it took me a while to type my first comment, so please post it
My fellow youths, let's keep politics aside, everything he said is true. Have you been sick before and see people laugh at you? then you'd know how bad it is to do that to someone else .Have any of your beloved ones died and you watch some of your neighbors laugh at that? I have seen it happen but the worst of it is that the reason why they laugh at your pain some times is one evil they claim you did but you know in your heart you did not do that evil which they claimed. Please let's criticize someone with noticeable facts and not to kill the person with mouth and openly wish him or her dead. Is the worst sin
Am sure u did. Linda posted dis piece at 12.10,u commented at 12.11...U are a rili slow reader.
Masterfully crafted well written article.
Dunce.
Infact I love this piece especially the part you quoted from the Bible nd Quran, erm..Mr special assistant in all sincerity do you think our govt nd politicians wish for the masses what they wish for themselves?...d youths are pissed cos we av been abused for so long by these politicians..as long as they don't change they will keep enjoying the backlash from d masses ..so don't play dat ethical B.S card here it won't work cos pple dey vex..
Reno,u're an imbecilic retard!
True that! Now they are crying that they are dehumanised. Reno Our politicians are not only dehumanised but also demonised and that right so.
U sound pained n illiterate,we ladies love his dick DP so shut it!I bet u've a pussy just like us *flips peruvian weave n walks away
Evrytin has its own Negative and Positive Impact.But I dnt agree wit u cos d Positive Impact outweight d Negative
SHOLA
Lol....GEJ using diverse measures.... Try give the masses little or no reason to spit out the vennom...u make them realize in them....then let's see how morals won't find its way back in their comments....Am really not good with quotes and bible verses at this time...(Maybe thats cos no one put this up for me...perhaps..unlike u)but I implore u take out the log of woodn from eyes...b4 tryn to take out the specle from that of the masses....compliments sir......Gods.Baby
And ur point is?story too long fr ma comfort jare
I agree with most of what he said. Actually I think this topic will make a wicked term paper or project.
He said youths are quick to rejoice at d death or ill health of a poilitical figure.
I usually do not post comments and I'm indifferent when it comes to politics. I always pray for good governance and hope some revolution takes place someday. Reno's write up is excellent, i totally agree. Maybe Linda you can start by censoring more comments, i know you delete some already which is the essence of comment moderation, but i think you need to go a bit further and reduce these insults on people. We should learn diplomacy, and not tear down people and affect them emotionally. Celebrities, politicians are all humans and sinners just like we all.Nobody is perfect. Let us play our own part well as good citizens, protest when we need to and be mindful of our language on social media. Lets be more prayerful,dutiful and leave vengeance and judgement in the hands of God. Lastly, Do unto others what you want them to do unto you. Peace!!
Vivian.....
It means u r happy wen a political figure dies or has an accident.
Exactly u just said it! Wat the heck is he talking about? Wat abt the crazy politicians and ther corrupt ways of life? Is he telling us not to complain and accept it dat why? Wat the heck is he talking abt? I bet if he wasn't benifiting from GEj govt he won't write this crap! The guy is eithet dumb or a frecking hypocrite! Does he not see the suffering of nigerians in the midst of plenty, wat the heck is he talking abt?!!!
Perfecta! Reno should read ur comment & adhere. Thanks for this comment
*I can only say give us a good reason not to swear but pray for u
*...and why do I sense dis is a way of buying ur way in 2015????
#Dat angry sister!
How will you learn and grow when u cannot read? If you want a summary do you have to leave a comment? I see all this as cheap popularity A.K.A Linda must recognize my name before she does 2 million naira gift next year. If you can't read don't irritate us that can. Waka pass!
Jeneviv Emma ( only God knows which kind of name that is) if you can't read, then waka pass. You were not forced at gun point too type a comment. People who are interested don't want summaries. I wonder how you were able to pass your exams.
First and foremost a politician gets sick and is flown abroad 4 medical treatment most nigerian don't have access to. And they expect empathy 4rom us on social media,big joke. Instead of complaining,these guys can draw a simple lesson from all d insults being heaped on them on social media,nigerian are dissatisfied with d political system.
You'll think he was making sense initially. Mumu, u think the people u r writing to are stupid?
You are clueless. Aphrodite
How will you understand? If they drew pictures of Maheeda or Cossy inside now, you will understand abi?
Which hair u get when u dey flip? The goat hair you got from Kenya? Instead modify the comment to " flips goat hair and goatwalks away.
While I agree that most of what we see are emotions and teenagers/preteens have the gift of anonymosity to vent, they take it to a ridiculous level and most just cannot seperate reality from fiction, lies from half truths and discern what makes sense and what doesn't; reno has to realize that this could be a tool and the opposition has long realised that and re using it to their cheap scores.
Folks used to be more understanding when they followed GEJ's plan on facebook. While he cannot personally manage it, he can time and again interract. He has an abysmal PR team! What they feed him beats my imagination and for someone like maku to say publicly GEJ brought facebook to nigeria shows his roboust mentality! It is sad that it is these ilk Jonathan has to deal with daily.
Use social media to your benefit is all I'm saying.
this man is jobless mcheew youths abuse gej everyday fake ids go plenty na u no jail ministers n gej wey dey steal na youths you wan jail.nemesis ll soon catch up with you
Reno shut the efff up. You lack the moral justification to lecture people on how to use social media. Nigerians are fed up with leaders who know the right thing but always choose to do wrong.
Don't mind the Mr Lecturer. The long story would have had meaning if he wasn't one of the Aso Rock crooks. He's only looking for how to make his job easier. Next story jare.
It calls mind your shit
What is dis nitwit driving at , he even talked about core societal values , what an insult . it was a flat write lengthy writeup .
I have headache I couldn't read it.. Plz
Awh! How wonderful dat sermon from a man 2 whom so many questions should be directed. People are saying yes! Yes! Yes! He has a point. He indeed made some factual as well as sensible points, but is it all about d benefits of d masses? If u are out there saying yes, well is ur opinion but look and reason beyond d hand skech on d wall, then ask urslf dis question; why do Reno, mr. President and their entire administration suddenly care about d masses. Hahaha! My dear liber, it is themselves they like and are protecting wit all kinds of differnt strategies not me and u, so read between d lines+count ur teeth wit tongue.
Jst my piece of mind.
Lol !
I weep for the parents who raised you to use such dehumanizing words on another! Smh
Wow! Edjucative I must say, I agree with Mr omokri political leaders should stop attacking one another using the media just because they are from a different party, they should work together for a Better Nigeria, that's one of the reasons why Nigeria is backward and still drifting backward, cos most of our politicians are selfish and desperate and will do anything discredit whatever positives politicians from other party implement or do for a better Nigeria
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Mrs o u sound like the illiterate one here. Listen to ure self , put up ure picture if ure not ashamed so we all can see the face behind ure dirty mind.
Bonita my dear, after reading two of ure comments on two different posts this night I am convinced that your IQ is indeed below average.
My sentiments exactly..we av been abused for too long..is this not the same govt clamouring for Freedom of information..visible change is what we need not advice nd sermon..
Free Speech!!!
Don't muzzle me Reno!!!
mr Reno you have some points but your whole piece is illogical!!! Why? You may ask, I think the question you should ask is why does it happen? Now let me tell you why
1. ''Unemployment in the country'', while you guys are buying Armored cars others are roaming the streets in search of jobs that don't exist.
2. ''Ritual killings'' the masses are killed without mercy, remember ''Okija shrine''
3.''Corruption'' the country is in a pitable state as a result of corruption, so who do you want us to have empathy for? Is it Ibori, Alams, Lucky Igbenedion, Babagida, Obasanjo, Oduah, Gej or his wife, David Mark, Bankole, should I continue? The names are endless.
4.''Poverty'' is it the suffering masses that you require empathy from?, the young students that has to do ''runs'' to pay their bills! are they the ones you want empathy from? Tell me?.
What you have written is tantamount to beating Someone and telling the person not to cry, the lack of empathy! You noticed are the cries of the masses, now this bill you talked about is equally tantamount to beating someone and as soon as the person starts to cry you sill he's mouth and continue with the beating, now this is wrong in so many ways.
People please don't be carried away by the slyness of this government paid Deciver, now if they have their way I will go to jail for seven years for saying what I have just said can you Imagine? You can't eat your cake and have it! Do that which is good and the empathyless masses will grow empathy shikena.
Enhen! The bill I want to here off is the China kind of bill you know? The one whereby a politician or public servant is KILLED for stealing public money :-)
You are wondering where our humanity is..where is the humanity of our 'dehumanized' politicians who embezzle health care funds, education funds, pension funds to mention a few?...these heartless politicians simply want the masses dead..so its only fair to wish them the same...how many politicians live by the code of ethics you quoted from d bible nd quran?..You can't manipulate us with your write up Mr Adviser try another scheme..
@anon11:16pm,show u anonymous my face...to what end??My friends n I like 2 read his story,an unmarried nonsense like u'll never know d joys of fantasizin 2 spice up married life!Amadioha fire u...is it only ashamed?!!
@anon2:10 aka reno aka tatafo central,I already called ur name above Imbecilic retard!
Okay nice article I must say. But ur talking bout pple respecting politicians n wat not wen these pple r suffering. No light, no water, inadequate healthcare, no jobs, even the few that are employed are being taxed heavily, bad roads everywhere!! Yet u say dey shud ave empathy for the same politicians who promised them milk and honey and instead delivered cow dung to them!?? Dude pls, d masses are bitter...dat is common knowledge, give them something to smile and be happy for and ur politicians will not be abused and/or cursed out. That's all.
Fool..ugly retsrd
Lol..lmao
Reno bros - you fall my hand big time. I saw the caption and I started hyperventilating in anticipation of a big pronouncement and since you have not made it, I will refuse to introduce it here. Then I read and read and read till the end. Reno telling us to create an ethical code of conduct. Bros Reno, as long as one can afford to be faceless or an alias on social media, there will never be true civility because ultimately what keeps us in check is the knowledge that our identity is tied to our actions and utterances [putting aside persons with verbal diarrhea]. What you need is that other plan you failed to mention or think of because you are in response rather than propose mode. You should be on the offensive, not the defensive. In the defensive position you react, not create. Ah, I am dying from not seeing a proposal for real action.
If it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger, reno my dog talking senseless again. Social media as help a lot of shy pple come there shyness,I sha never shy again................lol
My dear anonymous,ur comment reeks of ignorance.Do u xpect all our IQ's 2b same? Gud,bad,funny n silly comments spices up a blog.Mayb abt tym u bring dwn ur so called *high IQ* 2undastand som basic truth of lyf.Grow up n stop stalkin me pls...
Linda, I hope they paid you for posting this Aso rock writeup. If no, then make them pay you for their eye service writeups going forward.
Mr Writer, people also commend politicians that do good deeds on social media. Jonathan's first campaign was based on social media. Remind us again why he opened a facebook account?
Instead of writing about social media overhaul, advise your Oga on good governance. It is only corrupt government that won't tolerate criticism. Even Obama gets critisized on live TV and radio. You can't take away people's freedom of expression which is what social media has given them. Gone are the days you will take soldiers to a TV station and arrest them for broadcasting news Oga at the top doesn't like.
Writer ko, poet ni.
Linda, if you don't post this eh, e go pain me. No easy to type for phone.
Too long oh
Social media has turned to a 2way dialogue... Where many talk to many.. Not just to broadcast and print media.. But the government too.. Who use it to gather ideas an disseminate information.. Who ever uses it can filter n choose what he wants to see! We have the knowledge of hood and evil.. Its a thing of choice here!
(Leonard Folarin, Dept of Masscomm 200L, Caleb University, Lagos)
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