Voter Pride
I don't know if it was because this is the first year I voted, or because of an increase in social media since the last election, but it seemed that voter pride was WAY stronger this year than I have ever noticed before.
People were posting about the election nonstop on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and other sites and blogs all day last Tuesday. I personally tend to get sick of events that are overhyped, but I really appreciated how much everyone was showing their love for our country.
This is a link to a set of pictures people posted on Twitter and Instagram that represent the different celebrations and feelings people were having due to the election. There are people all over celebrating and sharing the good vibes:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204349404578102691426337754.html
I find this entire topic interesting because this widespread pride would not be anywhere near as noticeable without social media sites. Facebook started out as a way for college students to connect, and it has now turned into a place where you can present your views to everyone you know.
What do you think? Is American pride on the rise, or do you think that social media sites have simply made it easier to show?
Did you guys like all of the interaction on these sites, or did you decide to delete your account for a day?
posted by Anonymous @ 1:19 PM
1 Comments:
I think social media lets people show their opinions more. Personally, I liked all of the posts and pictures having to do with the media. I also think social media made it easier for people to communicate about the election since there has been such an increase in use.
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