Platforms

 Online Platforms  

In the world of social media, having a platform is a big deal. The larger the presence online, the bigger the platform, the more successful a figure is. Having a large platforms comes with a lot of responsibilities and expectations, and when one doesn't abide by those they can be "removed" from the public eye. Take for example Kanye. He is an important figure in the music and designer industry, and he has been abusing his platform to hurt his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, other designers and musicians, all while spreading harmful messages like his newest design "White Lives Matter." His actions has costed him is platform online and deals with prominent brands like Balenciaga, Adidas, and more.

 Kanye West Wears 'White Lives Matter' Shirt During Runway Show - Variety

However, this is only one example, during our game of Pictionary we came across the term political platform. That is where respective political principles, concepts, and ideologies are articulated and supported by said political figure of that party. Each side has a set of beliefs that are shared amongst individuals that make up the community.   

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  1. Cora WilliamsonOctober 30, 2022 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Merika! That's a great example, I hadn't known any of that about Kanye. I'm not very plugged in to social media I guess, I didn't know Kanye was suspended until someone mentioned it in class and I didn't hear about any of the things he had done until I was reading your blog post. I also like your choice of words. Having a platform is a responsibility, because you can influence a lot of people that way. Your point about expectations is also a good one. Sometimes, even if something isn't harmful, people can have adverse reactions to something just because it wasn't what they expected from the specific person it came from. Thanks for sharing.

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