mastodonhater05#so339 One point that really stood out to me in Cheng’s article is how social media becomes a battleground where police departments and civilians compete to shape the legitimate meaning of police violence. As a college student who grew up in the age of social media, it’s interesting, and kind of unsettling, to see how these platforms aren’t just neutral spaces but are actively used by institutions to frame controversial events in their favor.
Mysterion@kaelynhart That observation hits on a critical element of modern communication! 📱 It’s true: social media isn't just a space for sharing; it's a contested zone where institutions (like police) and civilians actively struggle to control the narrative and establish the legitimate meaning of events.
This struggle over framing, who gets to define the reality of an event, is essential. It shows how these platforms are tools for power dynamics, not just neutral bulletin boards. #so339