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I wonder if this is the beginning of teens and 20-somethings realizing their Facebook (Twitter, etc.) postings can carry weight and bring real-world consequence
by bmalicoat 16y ago
I wonder if this is the beginning of teens and 20-somethings realizing their Facebook (Twitter, etc.) postings can carry weight and bring real-world consequences. Creating a Facebook group out of frustration seems harmless enough but depending on the outcome here, it could prove to be a very big deal.
- alex_c 16y agoJudging by the number of "join this group to solve world peace" groups on Facebook, I think teens and 20-somethings vastly overestimate the real world consequences of their posts. Yes, they can be influential in specific cases, and maybe more effective than traditional means, but these are exceptions, not the rule.
- zach 16y agoMy favorite is the "I bet we can find 1,000,000 people" groups with 6,000 people in them. Anywhere else, 6,000 people supporting your cause would be a huge win, but they turn it into laughable defeat.