Essays on Virtual Community

Introduction

The process of making public policy is based on some collected information that is used to represent the views of the public on some issues. Such information is not collected from every citizen, but a sample determined by the data collector. The policy so formulated affects every citizen irrespective of whether they have contributed any information or not (Guess & Farnham, 2011 pp. 23). Some of the policies are formulated with objectives of protecting and serving the interest of some individuals who are perceived to have more power and influence than others. The communication and presentation of the analysis of ...

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In the present era influenced by ideological and social revolutions, the rapid growth of technology has enabled social media to interconnect the minds of individuals with no need of their physical presence. This kind of innovative communication method is gradually changing the way we interact with others thus nurturing a new form of community called virtual community. Currently, Sina Weibo is an extremely popular social media website in China. By the third quarter of 2015, this micro-blogging site had 222 million registered users and 100 million daily active users. Sina Weibo gathers a lot of posted ...

Gladwell asserted that the world is in the midst of a revolution. The tool of this revolution is the social media but the causes can be as many as there are the countries in the world. However, technology has also a drawn a sharp contrast between social activism and interactions considering that in the past, most of the social protests began with interactions. Nowadays, social change begins with one strange tweet or even a video shared on Facebook such as was the case with the beginning of the Arab spring that began in 2011 and in countries like Syria ...

The digital wave has instigated significant changes into every sphere of life including the process of learning. Facebook is one digital tool that that has revolutionized the learning of English language by foreign students. There is a considerable correlation between the usage of English in the social media and the corresponding language growth of those involved. To be considered is how personality affects this form of learning. Personality traits determine how easily a person interacts with the social media especially Facebook. There is a nearconnection between personality qualities and English usage on Facebook by students who seek to learn English as the ...

The court system has on its shoulders responsibilities that it is bestowed upon by the government. The courts systems ensure that law and order are observed in the different parts that the system exercises its powers. The courts systems are also responsible of ensuring that the different cases that it encounters, both criminal and civil are solved in the fairest way and does not jeopardize the rights of one member group. The courts systems are established in such a way they conform to both the local rules as well as the international rules. There are different ways through which ...

List of “Must Have Media”

- Game of Thrones, books and TV Show – I am involved with the characters - Harry Potter – I have followed the series since I was a kid - The Daily Show –I appreciate the commentary - CNN.com – I like to get my news on a glance here - The New York Times – If I am in the mood to do more than browse the headlines I go here. - Times Magazine – I still enjoy the physical feel of a magazine as a way to digest news Like any large-scale change to culture, demassification has had both negative ...

Social Web and Communication

Abstract Social web is a popular web tool that allows users to interact in real-time with other users in the web community to share common interests. The principles of sharing and connecting with virtually unlimited number of individuals in a given network define the fundamental role of social web in communication. This paper will discuss the areas of importance that social web is playing in communication including a brief history of its evolution. Based on prior research about social web, it was able to establish its undeniable importance as a viable communicating tool for almost all aspect of social living. Students, research ...

[Author’s Name] [Institutional Affiliation] Virtual Realism can be considered a form of art, an emotional response or a means of existing with up-to-the-minute technology. In view of the fact that the personal computers are now an integral part of the contemporary lifestyle, the residences and workplaces have all the time more fainted as screens are bright with glowing colors. Virtual reality has become the language and standard of living. However, such technological advancements prevailing in the society have stirred a debate regarding the times to come. The people who idealize networking and support virtual communities are in favor of ...