Comments by Serafine H Most recent public comments by Serafine H https://nowcomment.com/users/44693 Interesting to see how he is sort of discrediting Buzzfeed after we talked about sources in class. Although, yes, Buzzfeed is not a reputable source for some types of research, it can be important in showing the voice of the masses and work as a timepiece https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144266 https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144266 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:34:12 -0400 Newspaper is Thriving! https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144265 https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144265 If anything, newspapers are doing extremely well nowadays. If I remember hearing this correctly there was talk about how CM Life is more successful than the TV and radio stations here at CMU. If anything, newspapers are the basis for a lot of news heard elsewhere. Journalism programs aren't dying soon and there is still demand for students wanting to participate in newswriting/newspapers. If anything, there is more news accessibility now because of newspapers diversifying how they present their content to physical and internet-based platforms. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:30:50 -0400 Through College? https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144262 https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144262 I can understand younger kids getting confused by online content but I would hope that most college students would be better at deciphering what is "true" for themselves. If anything, I think that college students are often better at figuring these things out than some adults because they were raised in an era of technology. There have been some occasions where I have to explain things to relatives of mine because they took something online literally or didn't read into it more than what was necessary to fully understand the concept. This can get concerning with things like the upcoming elections because people can put information out there and easily influence decisions without many having opinions about it. Also, there tends to be instances where people release biased media but don't necessarily disclose the bias which can influence readers who don't know it is essentially propaganda. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:26:27 -0400 Classifying Readers is Weird https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144244 https://nowcomment.com/documents/117209?scroll_to=1144244 I feel weird thinking that there are different "levels" of readers. I understand that there are some ways in which some people can be better at reading that others but I don't like that there is classification perse about it that comes into factor for Stanford studies. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:19:30 -0400 Especially with starting college I can relate to this. There are lots of people I wouldn't necessarily reach out to to "check up on" but would definitely not mind seeing them post about what they're up to. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1098000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1098000 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:58:58 -0400 I agree that these people could be persuaded by money. Even if the money isn't going to the teens themselves, parents can still have influence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097998 The end of the video claims that a full report can be found on the common sense website but unless there is a link to the exact study in the description it could be one of many possible options. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:57:38 -0400 True. With things like these it would make sense that if the teens are being payed (or even their parents) they might not give the most genuine of answers. Usually there would be some sort of disclaimer but there isn't even anything at the the video's end https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097982 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097982 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:55:16 -0400 RESPONSE TO THE PERCENTAGES https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097696 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097696 This statistic contrasts with the video, which means that they are likely from differing surveys. Still, there is a 6% difference between the two. Maybe the video is going higher for shock factor? By knowing this, teens can know they aren't alone in their online struggles. Adults can know their children likely do have people their age that they are talking to. Advertisers can know that there are many people with disposable income that are able to see their advertising, and phone companies can know there is a demand for devices for teens and market towards them/their parents. This information is important to me personally in that I know a majority of my peers have and use cellular devices. This means that for my future I have to be tech savvy and able to communicate in this rapidly increasing technology-dependent society (41% in 2012 to 89% now). Technology is becoming more and more prevalent so it is important to plan accordingly. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:10:54 -0400 I like that they give suggestions of how to not be as technology-addicted. Usually these type of articles just complain without giving suggestions so I can appreciate that. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097690 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:02:25 -0400 I feel social media can be a contributor, but am hesitant in calling it a cause. I get that putting things on the internet opens you up to criticism but that's a risk you have to take and be aware of. It can be used to help you deal with future criticism. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097687 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097687 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:00:16 -0400 But the video said 95% https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097625 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097625 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:10:54 -0400 Why 13-17. I know "teenagers" technically are 13-19, but why stop at 17 and not 18. Maybe because at 18 you are technically an adult whoops I think I just answered my own question but still. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097624 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097624 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:25:28 -0400 Depends on what you're looking at. I tend to ignore comment sections and don't have enough people following me to receive many comments on posts I make so I tend to avoid these scenarios. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097501 If I do see stuff like that I assume it's just someone with nothing better to do with their life. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:56:11 -0400 I appreciate the use of the word "cringe" here. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097498 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097498 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:29:11 -0400 Yeah I need to get my phone away from me when doing work or I get nothing done too. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097497 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097497 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:08:39 -0400 I agree, social media can be a way to communicate with friends. Typically though I prefer to text or call friends because of how limiting social media can be in sharing ideas/emotion. The only "social media" I use regularly with friends would be Snapchat. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097496 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:50:08 -0400 I love how they equate a relationship to a phone to a relationship with another human being. https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097490 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097490 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:45:27 -0400 95% in which country? Is this globally or just in the US? https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097487 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097487 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:29:19 -0400 Common Sense Media with social media? https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097484 https://nowcomment.com/documents/111909?scroll_to=1097484 When I was growing up Common Sense media was mostly used for looking at movie reviews for suggestions of whether or not I would be "allowed" to see a movie. I didn't know they did stuff other than that. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:42:32 -0400