Hands-On Assignment 2

I would define media as any form of content meant to be consumed either for entertainment or information whether that be images, videos, text, messages, or anything in between. Social networking is the way in which all of us are connected together through our relationships and acquaintances, you can view it as a web in which everyone you know is connected in some way. Social media like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook combine these to connect with each other and content in new ways.

I personally use TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. I use TikTok and Twitter specifically for entertainment. I use Snapchat and Instagram to connect with people I'm close to, but I don't post on any sites. I rarely use anything besides Snapchat a few times a day and TikTok daily whenever I have nothing else to do.

My use of social media doesn't affect how I view myself. However, I do have a negative view of people who spend too much of their time worrying about social media, whether that be super concerned about posting everything they do or being super worried about likes. This also applies to people who let social media control their perception of themselves, I feel that people who are that invested in social media come off as shallow and could probably cut down on their usage.