A very good morning,

To the honourable judges, loyal time keeper, teachers and my fellow friends.
I’m from class 5 Intan would like to talk about:

Social Media, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Social media and is a fantastic way to get people to express themselves. Whether
it it be via a Facebook status, writing on walls, Twitter updates, photos you share,
these are all extensions of you and your personality. They help portray your
interests, your views and help show people who you are. They offer a platf orm for
you to be yourself, to be creative, to be who you want to be and most importantly,
have an audience for all of this.

Unlike in the real world, where social etiquette and manners can sometimes seem
restrictive and limiting , people feel they have a greater sense of freedom of
expression and/or of speech when using online networks. Of course, content is
monitored and can be removed, but with millions of users on sites such as
Facebook and Twitter, even YouTube, not every single status, photo or comment
can be watched, evaluated and completely controlled. This has arguably lead to a
rise in expressions, feelings and ideas from people who may otherwise find it hard
to portray themselves how they would like in person and face-to-face with others.

Essentially, social media has changed the way we are able to communicate and
behave, not only in groups and society, but with each other.

Let me tell you about : The Good of social media.

What are the possible consequences of this new found, or at least newly
perceived, freedom of expression?

 For people who find it difficult to interact with others in person, the Internet
gives them a great way of communicating and not having to feel self
conscious or nervous. Everyone has a the right to say what they think and
feel and so this is a good way for those less confident to make their stand.

 Whether it is personal or business, such as marketing, you can get your

news and views out there. It is just as, or even more effective, than a
conference room. The power of the re-tweet or Like buttons should not be
scowled at. This means that the story or a view of a shy individual can reach
a larger audience than it might if they were stood up in front if you making
this type of media particularly effective.

 Social media can help you be your self and invoke confidence to those who
need it. This is because you are not having to face personal and intimate
criticism or nerves because you do not have to see anyone who may be
critical about you.

So, next I will tell you about….

The Bad

This level of freedom does has its draw backs.

 People with more fundamental or perhaps morally questionable views than

your average Joe can cause stirs and discomfort. Now, people have the
right to believe in what they want but when they express these more extreme
views, or attack other people that offense can be taken and problems begin.

For Example, the man behind the recent attacks in Christchurch used FB Live to
broadcast his attack on one mosque and Islamic Centre during Friday Prayer.
Maybe more regulation is needed to help police more extreme views,

Maybe stricter online control and regulations would help alert the authorities in
some cases? There is no way to know and it's a very grey area to cover. There
may not even be a right or wrong answer to this question.

 On a personal aspect, social media can be used for internet bullying and
victimising. It gives people the opportunity to upset and gossip 24/7. Online
bullying is a serious problem and should not be over looked or dismissed.
The victims of bullying at school for example, like to go home and escape,
not sign into their computer to be faced with more endless hurtful words.

As a conclusion, ……

Social media is a gift. It can be used to make or break a business. It can also make
or break a person. The truth is, the moral problems about freedom and expression
in real life, can now be applied to the virtual world. Whether we like it or not, or
even agree with it, it's liberal enough to be good for people to express themselves
and find themselves. It's also liberal enough to provide a soap box for less
appropriate beliefs.

That is all Thank You.

GOOD LUCK!!!
DAYANA