MEDIALITERACY
18 Apr 2017

A conviction for “like”

“To like” has become one of the most commonly repeated daily actions. The number of likes we make in a day can reach 100. Sometimes we repeat this action mechanically, without examining what we exactly like.

“To like” has become one of the most commonly repeated daily actions. The number of likes we make in a day can reach 100. Sometimes we repeat this action mechanically, without examining what we exactly like.

In some countries, they even try for likes, and these are not only totalitarian but also democratic countries. Why? Because the social networks consider the “like” as an attempt of sharing information and these material appears on the user’s page as a content approved by his/her friends. Thus, before “liking” any content, think about whether it is worth contributing to its spread.