Blog Prompt #1
Online spheres, like most things in life, have both positive and negative aspects that must be acknowledged. Let me begin with the positives: As a start, platforms like Twitter allow us to receive news quicker than ever before, as it happens. As someone working in Sports Information, this is highly beneficial as it allows fans and family members to get results immediately after games conclude, as well as up to the minute news regarding players winning awards or anything else significant happening with different teams. Certain sports also post updates throughout the game, so those unable to be there or watch the live stream can at least keep an eye on what is happening. Online platforms also allow anyone to have a voice, and give us access to information that we would not otherwise have. If you want to research a topic, there are countless YouTube videos and blogs that are quickly and easily accessible. On the contrary, social media specifically has largely led to many people exis