COMM 211 Week 2 Discussion 1

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Week 2 Forum

Goal: The goal is to connect social media with the different areas of persuasion; how is social media used in persuasion?

Description: 

In chapters 2 and 3 of the textbook, you read about social media and persuasion.  You also learned about how television fans interact about programming via social media.

For this discussion forum, select your favorite television show.  Then, investigate the program on two social media sources (e.g., Facebook and Twitter, or Facebook and You Tube, etc.).  Once you have reviewed the interactions on the social media sites between fans, producers, media consumers and such, write a 250+ word response that addresses the role that social media plays in the fandom of the program.  How do fans interact about the show?  Is there anything that stands out in particular? What sort of persuasive impact, if any, does social media have in causing conflict - or in allowing the audience to express themselves as it relates to the program you selected?

NOTE: I realize some people may not watch television.  In this case, you can use your favorite sports team, perhaps your favorite movie.

Forum Guidelines:

• Three posts minimum.

• The initial forum response is due 250+ words in length.

Before you post, please thoroughly edit your writing to ensure it is professional and academic.