Viral

Viral online trends are not to blame, the participants are

[caption id="attachment_2527" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo courtesy of TIME (Flickr)[/caption] The concept of ‘going viral’ has evolved from being a result of chance to a goal to aim for. As a result, more and more irresponsible Internet users aim to garner as many views and likes as possible by creating shocking content. I find that social media, be it online or through mobile applications, perpetuates viral challenges that gain a bad reputation for promoting irresponsibility. However, more focus must be placed on the individuals misusing the Internet rather than on the technology itself. In the Digital Age, many people posting content…

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