Social Media Etiquette

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Hi friends,

Social media makes it very easy today, to propagate information to large audiences. But in the words of Myles Munroe, there is a 'burden' attached to every freedom. It is in a similar sense that responsibility is demanded when we use social media.

It is unwise to take its liberties for granted.

Here are a few tips for sharing stuff on social media.

• Always read posts a second time or very carefully the first time.
•  Before you share that post, ask yourself:

• What's my motive?
• Is this information true?
• Do I understand the message?
• Do I really identify with the message it contains?
• Can I defend the authenticity of the facts it proclaims, if required to?

If you have a large social media following, you will need to exercise even more strict discipline. You can be sure that almost every like or share from you will be interpreted as an endorsement, to the less discerning, whether you intend it or not. Except you have no qualms about sacrificing your integrity for internet fame or media traffic, this discipline is especially important for you.

If you're uncertain about the validity of the message despite a keen desire to share it, take some time off to think about it. Return to it when you're more convinced. 

The Internet never forgets. 

Talk may be cheap but it ain't ever free.

And that's my two kobo.