Facebook has become a forum of expression and explosion during the past year of campaign, election and now leadership controversy.
More people genuinely believe FB is not healthy and too one-sided. I tend to see it as a way to understand all sides. Yes I use it to vent occasionally. And I also use it to read what others are reading whether I agree or not.
Here’s what I think about FB. If you are balanced in your levels of social media engagement already, then FB can be a great way to maintain community. It’s online and not face-to-face, so it’s extremely important to supplement FB with real people time – come get together in person to share ideas.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Be balanced with your online consumption. Don’t get lost in the FB vortex, but stay informed. Now, more than ever, we need to read and understand every point of view available within our greater community. Being too tribal is not an option.
Be kind. Be safe. Be appropriate. Now go!
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