Location based platforms. Not going to lie, when I first
heard that I didn’t have the slightest idea what that meant. But after further
research, I get it. It means that within the social media universe, it’s
sharing your location and using that as a tool to communicate. It’s a new way
that we can connect! Some apps that use it are Instagram, Facebook, Twitter…
and yes, even TINDER. That is the basis of what Tinder’s purpose is. To find
other future desirable mates that are in your location area. Mates... or skanky
dates.
Throughout the modern world, this is a somewhat new
development. It now allows you to share your location and pin point exactly
where you are at this very moment. Your followers and fellow social media users
now have access to your most precious and personal information… in my opinion.
It’s kind of a scary though you know? If your location services are turned on,
then any crazy yahoo on the internet knows where you are and can show up at
your front door. They can climb in your windows, and snatch your people up. Legitimately.
I think that
on the other hand, location based social media can be a benefit for your squad.
Squad = Crew,
posse, gang: an informal group of individuals with a common identity and a
sense of solidarity… according to urbandictionary.com. For a tight-knit group of
friends, this can be monumental: especially for high school aged girls. You can be kept up to date on where your
besties are and where to meet up at lunch or after school. The app Down To
Lunch specifically comes to mind. It lets you know who, where, and at what
place your people want to eat.
Considering
that social media is so prevalent in our society… I think that it’s pretty rad
that it is still being innovated and changed for the need of new social
structures. In order to stay ahead of
the game, change is necessary.
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I am so glad I'm not the only one who was confused about what a location based platform was. Tinder never crossed my mind when I was writing my post, but you are absolutely right. It is amazing to me how much we use location platforms and how many different uses they have. I also love where you defined the word squad! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI liked all your references here-it made me laugh! Tinder was one of my first thoughts too..Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I agree with your thoughts that social media has taken new forms with the development of our society. This was a well thought out post!
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