An idea may start small on social media, but if enough attention is given it creates a sort of snowball effect and can go viral in a matter of only a few hours. As far as politics goes in social media, I feel that it is positive in the way that it can reach the younger generation in a way that they prefer and can help to engage those who are politically unaware. There are still several discussion items related to this topic including: the next presidential election, virtual online petitions, online money-bombs, forums for debate issues, and recruiting for meetings and protests on a large scale. It is important to see the impact that social media has had on our society thus far, it is amazing to imagine where it will go in the next few
An idea may start small on social media, but if enough attention is given it creates a sort of snowball effect and can go viral in a matter of only a few hours. As far as politics goes in social media, I feel that it is positive in the way that it can reach the younger generation in a way that they prefer and can help to engage those who are politically unaware. There are still several discussion items related to this topic including: the next presidential election, virtual online petitions, online money-bombs, forums for debate issues, and recruiting for meetings and protests on a large scale. It is important to see the impact that social media has had on our society thus far, it is amazing to imagine where it will go in the next few