1) All of the social media venues I am apart of:
- Google Plus
- Youtube
- Blogger
2) List the number of contacts you have on each social media venue:
Facebook : 425
Google Plus: 0
Youtube: 0
Blogger: 0
3) List the amount of time spent on each social media venue: (By weekly basis)
Facebook: 12 hours a week
Google Plus: 0 hours a week
Youtube: 15 hours a week
Blogger: 1 hour a week
4) List the social media venues you decline to be apart of and why?:
I have never tried using Twitter because I do not really see whats so great about it. It just seems like a rip off of Facebook, as both seem to share the same functions. Though the biggest reason is because I have never found the time to set up an account, although i've been thinking about it.
- Myspace
Similar to my arguement regarding Twitter, I do not see a big difference between Facebook and Myspace. While that is said, not many of my friends use Myspace, the majority use Facebook. Though I do plan to make a Myspace account in the future because it is a good place to advertise ones music career. For now, I will simply stick with Facebook until I get my music career started.
5) Which social media venue do you use the most and why?:
The one I use the most is Youtube. The reasons why are:
1) Entertainment
I use Youtube to watch funny videos for entertainment purposes. After a hard day or If I want to take a break I will watch a videos. Ironically I watch videos on youtube, far more then I watch television. I use it aswell to listen to music, and as well to discover good music as their exists a large database specifically for Independent music and Electronic music. Lastly, I find it entertaining to look up documentaries, interviews and concerts about my favorite musicians.
2) Viewing public opinion
One other thing I like to do is to watch videos about a certain topic. These topics deal with either one or more persons stating their opinions about a topic of interest. Often, I watch album reviews, video blogs, the comments under a video or even a long discussion about a intellectual topic. I enjoy watching this videos because it allows me to view the opinions of the general public, so I can incorporate it into my own. Not to mention, seeing the varying public opinions will give me a better chance for my artwork to succeed because I can easily alter it to match my chosen target market.
3) To gain expert knowledge
Usually when I am confused about something, I will go to youtube to find the information I seek. I've used many tutorials regarding computer programs I find trouble with. As well, I use it to see all the kinds of new equipment and musical instruments that are available. I look at videos about new guitar pedals, or a new kind of keyboard. Lastly, whenever I want to learn to play a song on guitar, or I want to look up a tip to strengthen my singing abilities, I go on youtube.
6) Write a paragraph on why or why not social media plays a prominent role in your day to day life:
Social media plays a large role in my daily life. It allows me to socialize and to stay in contact with my friends. It informs me of news, recent events, and insights into topics of interests. It brings me joy through entertainment. It educates me on several different levels. Finally, it provides me with a large database of information that I incorporate into my artwork, therefore insuring the success of the work I produce. Without social media, my life would not be the same as it is, and I am very grateful that I live in a time where everything I seek is available to me without having to leave me house.
Here are some screenshots of the social media venues hat I use:
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