Social media and the use of online platforms have been deemed to be effective in information sharing in a community. The online community has grown drastically, and people are increasingly benefiting from the use of online platforms and social media. However, concerns have been raised on the implications of the effects of excessive and faults associated with the online platforms. For instance, there are vital cases that have been misrepresented in the online channels whereby people mistakenly share wrong and lousy information that affects the psychologies of others.

The modernization and development of the media have changed and taken the shape of modern society and its habitats. The use of social media is considered the current norm that involves the sharing of information and ideas regardless of their sources. Fake news and propaganda are being circulated in the social media platforms, whereby the effects of the circulation of the fake news are vastly based on the psychological issues facing the victims of an online bully. Also, online bullies have been rampant in modern societies which have increased cases of psychological problems affecting the targeted victims (Hopwood & Schutte, 2017). For example, the case of Alex Jones being sued for defamation by the parents of the children that were killed in Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. The case reflects the nature of the use of social media and online platforms to spread rumors and propaganda and how it affects other minority victims.

Social media and other online platforms have been effective in promoting the sharing of news and ideas concerning a community. For example, social media in the current settings is considered to be the fastest channel that helps in circulating information from one point to another. The use of online platforms has been used to air views or conduct surveys on public opinion, which is used to draw conclusions (Alexander, 2014). Also, the social media platforms are being utilized as a tool for crisis management in a community whereby the users access and share their suggestions, recommendations, or offer supportive messages to people affected during disasters. Therefore, online platforms have been vital in disaster and crisis management in modern societies.

However, social media and other online platforms have been used to manipulate of share wrong news to the societies. Fake ideologies and theories are being shared in the online channels which have posed a threat to the credibility of the use of online platforms. For example, the case of Alex Jones being sued due to the spread of fake theories is evident that people in the online platforms would be manipulated by wrong and inciting ideologies that are started by individuals for personal gains (Alexander, 2014). The reports and analysis of the case have argued that the consequences of the incidence are based on the psychological torture to the parents of the victims who died in the massacre.

The issues affecting the community are the wrong use of online platforms and social media in spreading propaganda and attacking individuals and cyber bully. The government and the legal system should implement strategies that tend to protect the minorities and the victims of defamation with the aim of curbing the cases of spreading false ideologies (Hopwood & Schutte, 2017). Also, people should understand that the law permits freedom of expression, but ethical consideration on attacking or spreading fake rumors should be guided by moral conduct which helps individuals in understanding the wrong from the bad while not the legal or illegal assumption.

References

Alexander, D. E. (2014). Social media in disaster risk reduction and crisis management. Science and engineering ethics, 20(3), 717-733.

Hopwood, T. L., & Schutte, N. S. (2017). Psychological outcomes in reaction to media exposure to disasters and large-scale violence: A meta-analysis. , 7(2), 316.

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The current use of media for issues related to natural disasters, emergencies and natural disasters is the main area of interest. Alexander (2014) encouraged several books for a strong presentation of the media. Facebook, weekly pages, blogs, etc. have consequences that can come to mind, both good and bad. Let’s look at a lot of television or stories, such as setting “tricky stories” in a trial or 9/11 event, there is a good connection between watching TV and psychological features.

In addition, disturbing events, such as the death of a family member or friend, can be monitored through regular viewing of media. On the other hand, analyzing the data generated by Hopwood & Schulte (2017) is shown to be a strong source of information for responding to concerns. The study completes the disclosure of violent and traumatic events that lead to serious psychological consequences. The combination of a complex disaster reduces stress and a full cycle of depression. In addition, it is associated with painful, difficult smoking cigarettes and alcohol.

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Communication resources like social media are a key feature of disaster planning, response and recovery. Social media and resources can prevent a disaster or reduce its impact. The power of social resources, which usually cover tragedy, is reasonable. Many people rely on social networks to get the right information at the right time when a disaster occurs, government agencies share important information in the community, such as updating disaster information, contact information, residential areas and other useful services, service providers communicating with customers, responding to reports of energy and water restrictions, and sharing updates upon return, the first respondents and volunteers use social networks to directly community, and to integrate, monitor, and prioritize the needs of the community and educational institutions, such as colleges and universities, send notifications to students, intelligence, and parents about when and where to protect yourself (during natural disasters)) or to enter closing mode (during the shootout).

Finally, dealing with significant tragedy is important for controlling the spread of rumors, it allows you to track timely messages from the public and public opinion before, during and after a disaster, and also provides an additional way to track the tragedy of the crisis and the success of the response from a public point of view.

References:
Hopwood, T. L., & Schutte, N. S. (2017). Psychological outcomes in reaction to media exposure to disasters and large-scale violence: A meta-analysis. Psychology of violence, 7(2), 316.

Alexander, D. E. (2014). Social media in disaster risk reduction and crisis management. Science and engineering ethics, 20(3), 717-733.