Want to stay connected and share moments with Facebook friends but not get overwhelmed or frustrated by controversy?
Facebook is the space where our connections are based on
friendships, whereas other platforms can be
more relationally removed and driven by subject—you follow accounts that
feature your interests or inspirations, whether food, travel, world issues,
self-improvement, etc. The average person on facebook (the exceptions being
celebrities and business owners) interacts with a wide variety of people from real life—former
classmates, extended family, co-workers, people in your community,
people from your former community. These dynamics create a unique online
experience, which is what keeps people coming back for more, but also what can
turn people off.
Some things to keep in mind in this unique Facebook setting
regarding controversial conversations: 1. These online conversations do matter, and they actually can
persuade people’s opinions. Research shows that this is esp. t…