Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
When dealing with social media platforms as spaces of activism these sites can be innovative, powerful, and fast-moving at best, and at its worst chaotic and unfocused. The line between these two distinctions is actually slighter than one might realize. This understanding of cyber activism became clearer when faced with the question “What is contemporary ‘blacktivism’ according to Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr/Instagram?”
Being a avid user of the popular blogging platform, Tumblr, and as such well-versed in the language and etiquette of the site, I sought my answer through my dashboard. Tumblr is composed of a endless scroll, comparable to Facebook’s newsfeed, that displays every user you ‘follow”s posts that can consist of either a link, photo, video, mp3, or text file that can be organized by ‘tags’. Like Twitter, there is a give and take between control: you cannot control what users post, but you can control who you follow. You ultimately build up the queue of information displayed on your dashboard.
This rule of thumb on Tumblr already an issue in itself, as it’s not only necessary to have an account to view such information, but it also requires stock knowledge of which users promote social activism the most. Already in this way, Tumblr blacktivism is exclusive in the broader sense of the term. However because I am an established user of 5 years, this constraint only appeared in my thoughts after my study.
Taking into account the formatting and style of the website (and the advantage of 5 years of knowledge), I began my study of 30 minutes scrolling down my dashboard sure that out of my selected 500 some users one would surely post something under the activism tree. After about a minute of scrolling I saw a linked post that described the new case of Ebola in Liberia as an STD. The random post was one centered on awareness, not truly giving a solution to a possible rebirth of the Ebola crisis. And for a while this was the only post I saw. Because Tumblr is composed as a live feed, the minutes I scrolled down the dashboard before I encountered another post for social justice felt like eons.
It wasn’t until I encountered a post by a rather prominent Tumblr user in both the black and activist circles that my research progressed. This individual posted a series of inforgraphics that described the various levels of Israeli settlement on Palestinian territory, the fraught Palestinian citizenship across Israel and Palestine, and general problematic restriction of Palestinian people. The post was significantly informative as most portrayals of Palestine capitalize on the destruction of the Gaza Strip rather than the conditions that provide for this kind of environment, and the surrounding oppressions widespread through out the country. I then opened up another tab in my web browser to later peruse the user’s account, sure of the rich content in store, simultaneously still looking for another possible user to study. Right underneath their post Micdotcom, an active news source, posted GIFs of Porsha Olayiwola’s poem that criticizes the misogynoir latent in police brutality discourse and the general dismissal of the pain black women face at the hands of black men.
Having at least two users under my belt and just ten minutes left of study, I decided to quickly delve deeper into each site. The first user’s activism centered mostly on the personal: crowdfunding for a poor black transwoman, a black family nearing homelessness, and written text posts that criticize various tangents of their multiple jeopardies as a queer transman of color. The text posts all had a least a thousand ‘notes’, which consisted of either likes or ‘reblogs’ (when users repost the content to their blogs). Furthermore you could see a constant rapport developing on these text posts that pursued discourse or fermented friendships. On this given users page the queer community of color was strong and accounted for. Switching tabs to Micdotcom, the website served as a curated collection of black internet activism across platforms. Screenshots of tweets raising awareness against recent police brutalities (#JusticeforJason, #SayHerName to name a couple), gifs of award shows and videos, news clips, and original Tumblr user posts decorated the page. Micdotcom served as a hub of generalized activism rather than specific black communal activist space.
It is in this way that Tumblr both triumphs and fails as a platform for social change. On one hand the site is a space for endless possibilities that allow for news sources and user-created online ‘zines to provide a constant stream of information crucial for social justice. These carefully curated hubs of information are a great start for both users and visitors of Tumblr. One does not need membership to view or message the copious amount of blogs present on the site. However their existence does not necessitate the existence of black community on Tumblr, individual users do. One would need to follow both prominent and random bloggers in the black community on Tumblr. These bloggers, your chosen informants, brothers, and sisters dictate your involvement with blacktivism. They raise causes for “Black Tumblr” to rally against, to raise money for, or even formally petition against on “Change.org”. These bloggers can help you through your journey of understanding matrices of oppression in your daily life, as well as navigate questions of gender/sexual/racial identity through direct messages, text posts, photos and videos open for commentary…..provided that you follow them. In addition to this slight oversight black users cannot be streamlined in the fighting of antiblackness. Some users are a part of “Queer Tumblr” or “Transgender Tumblr”or the dreaded “Barbershop Tumblr” (a part of Tumblr which is characterized by pro-black homophobic misogynoiristic users). Various pockets of Tumblr wholesale ignore some oppressions, such as colorism, to maintain their privilege and membership to the black community simultaneously. Tumblr can be a place rife with the schisms that plague physical activist spaces.
Ethical issues aside, in this sort of research Tumblr even fails in organization. Like Twitter it employs the hashtag system to organize posts, in order to make searches easier for users and non-users, however unlike Twitter, these tags are hardly agreed upon and are used liberally. Users sometimes use the tag system to input their commentary to protect the aesthetic integrity of a post. This so-called ‘talking in the tags’ makes for a chaotic black hole of information that can only be retrieved if you search that particular blogger’s archive. Tumblr has the potential to be a mess of epic proportion.
Ultimately Tumblr as a space for cyber black activism continuously toes the line of innovation and chaos. The ample opportunity for commentary and grassroot movement give Tumblr the chance to make virtual spaces of social justice bleed into the real world. However this is constantly mired by the disorganization, petty squabbles between users, and randomization of posts that is present on the site.
Word Count: 1138
Tags: Assignments, methodologies
autoclickers
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
msvcp140.dll
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
We need to talk about interesting topics. I’d like to have an in-depth conversation. It’s a very enjoyable thing to have a good time.먹튀사이트
Our vision is to maintain and strengthen our position as the world’s number one Live sports mlb game provider as gaming broadcasting continue to evolve globally. Our culture is rooted in our corporate values:
jongtv
종티비
There had been also various smawller sized winners in Massachusetts. Look at my homepage jongtv
종티비
종티비
You can use the default gateway Tplinkrepeater.net to access the web-based setup wizard for the Tplink repeater. Just check if the browser you are using is compatible or not. Also, the firmware of the repeater must be updated to the latest version. Chat with our experts now via the toll-free number if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the login process.
Thanks For SharingBusniess News In India
car insurance fuquay varina nc
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
scriptures on worry
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
Many individuals have tasted almond milk or even soy milk in their investigation to track down options in contrast to dairy. Click here Mota Gummies
Meet People Online
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
disc cleanup
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
1xbet apk
like water for chocolate » Assignments
Looking at this article, I miss the time when I didn’t wear a mask. keonhacai Hopefully this corona will end soon. My blog is a blog that mainly posts pictures of daily life before Corona and landscapes at that time. If you want to remember that time again, please visit us.
Your writing is perfect and complete. keonhacai However, I think it will be more wonderful if your post includes additional topics that I am thinking of. I have a lot of posts on my site similar to your topic. Would you like to visit once?
download 1xbet indonesia
like water for chocolate » Assignments
daftar situs judi bola online resmi indonesia terpercaya
like water for chocolate » Assignments
login 1xbet
like water for chocolate » Assignments
jokerslotthailand
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
daftar situs judi bola online resmi indonesia
like water for chocolate » Assignments
link luxury138
like water for chocolate » Assignments
drain jetting
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
http://[email protected]/comment/html/?137854.html
like water for chocolate » Assignments
xgxskj.com
like water for chocolate » Assignments
https://blog.isi-dps.ac.id/handisumarna/knights-war
like water for chocolate » Assignments
https://www.rightindustries.in/
like water for chocolate » Assignments
The Sex Doll Torso is part of a full size lover doll. Some are just a butt and vagina, while others may consist of legs, a chest, or even a head. Most are under 100cm long and weigh 5-20kg, so torso sex toys are cheaper and easier to store, which is why you choose them??? https://sextoystop.com/
Merge PDF
Combine PDF Files For Free
Buy chinese cars,Buy chinese electric cars, japanese cars ,korea cars online from China,carsmartotal.com exports electric car ,SUV, Sedan, mini Truck,pickup,cargo van,delivery van,4×4 SUV,FWD suv,RWD suv,hatchback
free binary options signals download movies
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
When did it start? The day I started surfing the Internet to read articles related to . I’ve been fond of seeing various sites related to around the world for over 10 years. Among them, I saw your site writing articles related to and I am very satisfied.먹튀검증디비
I may have to learn just so I can make one of my own 😀바둑이사이트넷
สล็อตเว็บตรงแตกง่าย
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
How do we make a version that’s a bit bigger than the pattern? This is an awesome pattern btw, it’s perfect!카지노사이트핫
I’m extremely inspired along with your writing skills as neatly as with the format in your blog. Is that a paid subject or did you customize it yourself? Anyway stay up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to look at a great blog like this one today..바카라사이트인포
somersetbed.co.uk
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
Hello everyone I am Kim brown, I like to create websites and recently I have make a wonderful website from where you can create backlinks for you websites my website provides you free guest posting and it has zero spam score and high DA score and if you are interested to share your thoughts, you can check my website free guest post .
joker slot thailand
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
satta matka kurla day
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
Hello friends I am Nova Wilson,
If you are looking for a website from where you can learn about the setup of any type of devices then you can check my website read setup information online .
Best travel agency in Tibet
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
create survey
like water for chocolate » Blog Archive » Methodologies V: Using and Analyzing Digital Media Sources
Kerala Plus Two Exam Questions We have provided the subjects of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology in PDF format so that students may prepare for the crucial 2023 questions. Kerala Plus Two Last year Exam Question Paper 2023 are Provided here for Arts, Science, and Commerce Pdf File. Paper 2023 will assist the Students in becoming Familiar with the Latest Exam Pattern as well as the Difficulty Level of the Previous Paper. DHSE Kerala +2 important Questions This is exam time, therefore students should be on guard. DHSE Regular Study Plus 2 Study Materials & Exam Pattern 2020. A student can better understand the questions on the test by adhering to the schedule and putting their study plan into action.
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Allahabad is Going to Conducted 11th Class Examination 2023 for Arts, Science, Commerce. UP Board 11th Class Public Examination Conduct Two Times in an Academic year UPMSP 11th Important Questions Such as February / March Session and Supplementary Exam June / July Session.Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Allahabad is Going to Conducted 11th Class Examination 2023 for Arts, Science, Commerce. UP Board 11th Class Public Examination Conduct Two Times in an Academic year Such as February / March Session and Supplementary Exam June / July Session.
Thanks for sharing this.
لوازم یدکی کیا
Coinbase.com login is a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing cryptocurrency.Exchange & Pro. Power automated trading. Coinbase.com Login Pay SDK. Easy, secure fiat-to-crypto solution
For Netgear Orbi login, you can use the Orbi app on your device. If you can’t use the Orbi app, you can also login through the web interface. Use the default Netgear Orbi login address orbilogin.net. Enter the address in the web browser and enter the default Netgear login credentials to get access to your device.
For Netgear Orbi login, you can use the Orbi app on your device. If you can’t use the Orbi app, you can also login through the web interface. Use the default Netgear Orbi login address orbilogin.net. Enter the address in the web browser and enter the default Netgear login credentials to get access to your device.
To learn about the Arris router login process, open an internet browser and type the default Arris login address 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Before that, make sure the device is connected to the PC or laptop. Now, enter the default Arris router login credentials to get access to your router and manage its wireless settings.