Civil inattention is the common understanding
in society that one does not get into another’s business. This is a concept
that can be easily broken online, especially when it comes to social media.
Social media is a platform that allows people to put their business in the
open. So it can be difficult to practice civil inattention in this space
because the individual is willingly presenting their information. What is important
is to know where to draw the line and knowing not to cross it. I believe in the
idea that if a door is locked, then it is locked for a reason. This means if a
person is withholding information, it is not my job or place to go and find
this hidden information. This is my attempt to practice civil inattention. But
this rule may not apply to everyone. But I believe that this is where the line
should be draw. So those who break this rule that I have set up is considered
going against civil inattention. Civil inattention can be a shaky conversation
when it comes to social media, but I believe that it is very important concept
in an attempt to protect a person’s privacy.
I see where your coming from when it comes to civil inattention and how it is basically nonexistent when it comes to social media. When you post something on Facebook or twitter it is basically out in the open for all to see, besides maybe if you put your profile on private. Other then that people can find out what is exactly on your mind if they feel like being nosy.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that civil inattention is harder to come by online than in real life situations. Luckily though, there are several platforms of communication that can at least provide us with varying degrees of privacy if we desire it. However, if someone intends on having a one on one conversation through public social media posts, they should not be surprised to find out that others were tuning in to what was being said.
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