The Annoyed Man wrote:LucasMcCain wrote:Let this be a lesson to us about social media. I know I abhor it, and avoid having anything to do with it as much as possible. However, it is a very powerful tool. It can be used to circumvent the usual media cycle and make a difference in a grass roots sort of way. Like it or not, social media is now something that most large entities realize they have to care about, as it is a large part of their public face. Throw mud in that face, and you can get their attention pretty darn quick.
Without social media, Trump would have likely lost the election. I think social media can be incredibly harmful to the fabric of society, but if we refuse to engage and use it, we will for sure lose the country. It's THAT important.
Social media is analogous to a firearm; When misused, it can cause great harm. When properly utilized, it can be a great tool.