How does the front page of the Internet behave? Readability, emoticon use, and links on Reddit

First Monday ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Tsou
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Front Page ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Discourse ◽  
Text Readability

Reddit, known as “the front page of the Internet,” has been one of the most widely visited Web sites since its inception in 2005. As a social networking site it is unique in that the personal relationships between its users are considered secondary to its content, which includes both original, user-generated content and links to outside sources. Although previous research has investigated other social networking platforms in depth, relatively little has been written on Reddit. The present research considers a variety of indicators, including text readability, emoticon usage, and domain linkage. It was found that the most popular communities on Reddit behave very differently from each other, in terms of language sophistication, sentiment, and topicality (as measured by top-level links to outside sources). The results can be used to inform future investigations of online discourse spaces, particularly those in the contemporary social media sphere.

Role of Social Media in Tourism

2015 ◽  
pp. 142-162
Author(s):  
Vipin K. Nadda ◽  
Sumesh Singh Dadwal ◽  
Dirisa Mulindwa ◽  
Rubina Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Major Shift ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

Revolutionary development in field of communication and information technology have globally opened new avenue of marketing tourism and hospitality products. Major shift in web usage happened when Napster in 1999 released peer-to-peer share media and then with pioneer social networking websites named ‘Six Degrees'. This kind of interactive social web was named as ‘Web 2.0'. It would create openness, community and interaction. Web2. is also known as Social media base. Social media is incudes “all the different kinds of content that form social networks: posts on blogs or forums, photos, audio, videos, links, profiles on social networking web sites, status updates and more”. It allows people to create; upload post and share content easily and share globally. Social media allows the creation and exchange of user-generated content and experiences online. Thus, social media is any kind of information we share with our social network, using social networking web sites and services.

Role of Social Media in Tourism

2018 ◽  
pp. 1318-1339
Author(s):  
Vipin K. Nadda ◽  
Sumesh Singh Dadwal ◽  
Dirisa Mulindwa ◽  
Rubina Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Major Shift ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

Revolutionary development in field of communication and information technology have globally opened new avenue of marketing tourism and hospitality products. Major shift in web usage happened when Napster in 1999 released peer-to-peer share media and then with pioneer social networking websites named ‘Six Degrees'. This kind of interactive social web was named as ‘Web 2.0'. It would create openness, community and interaction. Web2. is also known as Social media base. Social media is incudes “all the different kinds of content that form social networks: posts on blogs or forums, photos, audio, videos, links, profiles on social networking web sites, status updates and more”. It allows people to create; upload post and share content easily and share globally. Social media allows the creation and exchange of user-generated content and experiences online. Thus, social media is any kind of information we share with our social network, using social networking web sites and services.

‘I just wanna see someone get knocked the fuck out’: Spectating affray on Facebook fight pages

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Information Superhighway ◽  
Camera Phone ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Self Defence

Spurred by the advent of the Internet and the camera phone, in the early 21st century street fighting met the information superhighway. Today, one of the key vehicles accelerating this turn are Facebook fight pages: user-generated content aggregation pages that publicly host footage of street fights, and other forms of bare-knuckle violence on the popular social networking site. Drawing on observational data collected from five popular fight pages, and survey data from 205 fight page users, this article explores the different forms of bare-knuckle violence hosted on these online domains and their users’ motivations for viewing it. Through doing so, it examines eleven distinct modes of spectating bare-knuckle violence on fight pages: entertainment, consumptive deviance, righteous justice, amusement, self-affirmation, nostalgia, boredom alleviation, intrigue, self-defence training and risk awareness. Additionally, I argue that to understand these modes of spectating bare-knuckle violence, we have to address the codes of masculinity that underlie not only much of the violence hosted on fight pages, but also spectators’ readings of these events.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF PERSONAL BRANDING EFFORTS ON JOB PROSPECTS OF A LINKEDIN USER

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-332
Author(s):  
Arghyadeep Basu, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Handheld Device ◽  
The Core ◽  
Personal Brand ◽  
Personal Branding ◽  
Job Prospects

In this article, the authors examined the relation between Personal Branding efforts in LinkedIn and their job prospects. While there are other social media sites which can be taken into consideration for the study, LinkedIn is deemed to be a purely professional social networking site with content relevant to jobs, industry, economy etc. The authors found that sizable LinkedIn users do not post, share or visit content with the intent of “Building Personal Brand”, however wishes to attract the attention of potential recruiters on the platform. While the term “Personal Branding has been discussed in numerous papers, journals and articles, broader clarity is guaranteed on the same. Additionally, it was duly noted that a person looking for a job doesn’t trust LinkedIn entirely and thus signs up on various other established job portals or seek suitable referrals at the same time.   “Your brand has moved online. That means you need to translate who you are in the real world into a congruent bits-and-bytes version of you. First impressions are important to your career success, so whether they take place with a handshake or on a handheld device, you need to make sure yours is authentic, compelling, and relevant.”, said Mitch Joel in his book ‘Ctrl, Alt, Delete’.   “It is much more than a style of dress, a particular degree or credential, or the associations to which you belong. Mainly it is the unique “stamp” you put on everything you say or do. Because no one will do things and present themselves in exactly the same way that you do, your uniqueness is what people notice”- Annabelle Reitman and Caitlin Williams on Personal Branding in their periodical journal ‘Distinguish yourself and excel in the profession’.   Author Neal Schaffer in his journal “LinkedIn or Left Out” shares his view on LinkedIn by stating- “It is much more than a style of dress, a particular degree or credential, or the associations to which you belong. Mainly it is the unique “stamp” you put on everything you say or do. Because no one will do things and present themselves in exactly the same way that you do, your uniqueness is what people notice.”   Further legal trainer Avery Black feels “The most effective way to start your job search is by developing relationships with people. The Internet, through professional websites like LinkedIn and social media sites like Face-book and Twitter, allows people to start a dialogue with each other.”   The above quotes individually bring out the core pointers of this literature- “LinkedIn” and “Personal Branding” and “Job Search”. “Branding” which audiences still relate to tangible products have slowly seeped into individuals. Individuals are making informed decisions and suitable actions in order to attract the attention of a specific set of people which in this case are job recruiters.

Chinese Social Media Platforms and Microblogging in the Context of Public Diplomacy

Communicology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-179
Author(s):  
E.S. Nadezhkina
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Public Diplomacy ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
Network Interaction ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Right ◽  
Chinese Social Media

The term “digital public diplomacy” that appeared in the 21st century owes much to the emergence and development of the concept of Web 2.0 (interactive communication on the Internet). The principle of network interaction, in which the system becomes better with an increase in the number of users and the creation of user-generated content, made it possible to create social media platforms where news and entertainment content is created and moderated by the user. Such platforms have become an expression of the opinions of various groups of people in many countries of the world, including China. The Chinese segment of the Internet is “closed”, and many popular Western services are blocked in it. Studying the structure of Chinese social media platforms and microblogging, as well as analyzing targeted content is necessary to understand China’s public opinion, choose the right message channels and receive feedback for promoting the country’s public diplomacy. This paper reveals the main Chinese social media platforms and microblogging and provides the assessment of their popularity, as well as possibility of analyzing China’s public opinion based on “listening” to social media platforms and microblogging.

Older and Younger Job Seekers' Impression Management on LinkedIn

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Franciska Krings ◽  
Irina Gioaba ◽  
Michèle Kaufmann ◽  
Sabine Sczesny ◽  
Leslie Zebrowitz
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Job Offers ◽  
Research Show

Abstract. The use of social networking sites such as LinkedIn in recruitment is ubiquitous. This practice may hold risks for older job seekers. Not having grown up using the internet and having learned how to use social media only in middle adulthood may render them less versed in online self-presentation than younger job seekers. Results of this research show some differences and many similarities between younger and older job seekers' impression management on their LinkedIn profiles. Nevertheless, independent of their impression management efforts, older job seekers received fewer job offers than younger job seekers. Only using a profile photo with a younger appearance reduced this bias. Implications for the role of job seeker age in online impression management and recruitment are discussed.

Web Sites for Young Children: Gateway to Online Social Networking?

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0901300
Author(s):  
Sheri Bauman ◽  
Tanisha Tatum
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Developmental Issues

Traffic on Web sites for young children (ages 3-12) has increased exponentially in recent years. Advocates proclaim that they are safe introductions to the Internet and online social networking and teach essential 21st-century skills. Critics note developmental concerns. In this article, we provide basic information about Web sites for young children, discuss developmental issues, and make recommendations for school counselors to be proactive and aware of the advantages and dangers inherent in these sites.

User-generated content on the Facebook page of an emergency management agency

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 558-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayan Chirayath Kurian ◽  
Blooma Mohan John
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Disaster Recovery ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Mixed Response

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore themes eventuating from the user-generated content posted by users on the Facebook page of an emergency management agency. Design/methodology/approach An information classification framework was used to classify user-generated content posted by users including all of the content posted during a six month period (January to June 2015). The posts were read and analysed thematically to determine the overarching themes evident across the entire collection of user posts. Findings The results of the analysis demonstrate that the key themes that eventuate from the user-generated content posted are “Self-preparedness”, “Emergency signalling solutions”, “Unsurpassable companion”, “Aftermath of an emergency”, and “Gratitude towards emergency management staff”. Major user-generated content identified among these themes are status-update, criticism, recommendation, and request. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to theory on the development of key themes from user-generated content posted by users on a public social networking site. An analysis of user-generated content identified in this study implies that, Facebook is primarily used for information dissemination, coordination and collaboration, and information seeking in the context of emergency management. Users may gain the benefits of identity construction and social provisions, whereas social conflict is a potential detrimental implication. Other user costs include lack of social support by stakeholders, investment in social infrastructure and additional work force required to alleviate the technological, organisational, and social barriers in communication among stakeholders in emergency management. A collective activity system built upon the Activity Theory was used as a lens to describe users’ activity of posting content on the Facebook page of an emergency management agency. Practical implications By analysing the findings, administrators and policy makers of emergency management could identify the extent to which the core principles of disaster recovery are accomplished using public social networking sites. These are achieved in relation to: pre-disaster recovery planning; partnership and inclusiveness; public information messaging; unity of effort; and, psychological recovery to maximise the success of recovery in a disaster. Furthermore, a core principle which evoked a mixed response was timeliness and flexibility. Originality/value Previous studies have examined the role of social networking sites in disastrous situations, but to date there has been very little research into determining themes found in user-generated content posted on the Facebook page of an emergency management agency. Hence, this study addresses the gap in literature by conducting a thematic analysis of user-generated content posted on the Facebook page of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

scholarly journals A FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE SKILL AMONG RURAL WOMEN COMMUNITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 280-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noraida Haji Ali ◽  
M. Suriyani ◽  
Masita@Masila Abdul Jalil ◽  
Mustafa Man
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Profile Data ◽  
Social Networking Service ◽  
Information Engineering

Purpose: A Social Networking Site (also social networking service or social media) is a platform to make people connected and share anything about them. The purpose of this research to construct a framework for the Development of Social Networking Site Skill to help women in rural areas to face the growth of ICT. This paper discusses how the proposed framework can help them to develop their skills of marketing using the SNS. This kind of effort, hopefully could empower the targeted marginalized group with the knowledge of information engineering, increase their awareness and utilization of ICT in their everyday actions. Methodology: The data obtained are the result of on-going projects in Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu.  Community rural women in Setiu Wetlands are respondent for this study. A total of 30 people (identified as women entrepreneurs) were respondents and profile data was preliminary studies about the skills and existing ICT literacy and internet use. Main Findings: Based on profiling data that have been collected, a framework for the development of skills in using social media as a business medium has been developed. Implications/Applications: The framework developed is expected to produce successful entrepreneurs from rural women communities. The entrepreneur will be an example to other women. This effort also is expected to help rural women community can improve the living standards of their families.

From “Cyberterrorism” to “Online Radicalism”

2014 ◽  
pp. 198-217
Author(s):  
Maura Conway
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Digital Video ◽  
User Generated Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
The Past ◽  
Violent Extremism

This chapter explores the changes that have taken place in the role and functioning of the Internet in terrorism and counter-terrorism in the past decade. It traces the shift in focus from a preoccupation with the threat of so-called “cyberterrorism” in the period pre- and immediately post-9/11 to the contemporary emphasis on the role of the Internet in processes of violent radicalization. The cyberterrorism threat is explained as over-hyped herein, and the contemporary focus, by researchers and policymakers, on the potential of the Internet as a vehicle for violent radicalization viewed as more appropriate albeit not without its difficulties. This change in emphasis is at least partially predicated, it is argued, on the significant changes that occurred in the nature and functioning of the Internet in the last decade: the advent of Web 2.0, with its emphasis on social networking, user generated content, and digital video is treated as particularly salient in this regard. Description and analysis of both “negative” and “positive” Internet-based Counter Violent Extremism (CVE) and online counterterrorism measures and their evolutions are also supplied.

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