![]() There is, sometimes, disturbing content, or "fake news." There may be privacy breaches and creeps, stalker-ish types and catfishing. There is endless trolling, bullying, "haters," and hate speech. ![]() Unfortunately, like any technology or innovation, social media has had its downside over the years. People who no longer work outside of the home can utilize social media as a way to interact with peers, and even as a platform or vehicle to keep working professionally.Įven if professional opportunities don't arise for patients, social media is often a haven where they can share their unique stories with other patients who just "get it." After all, the world wide web allows for more accessibility than many IRL venues. Oftentimes, the Internet is a safe space for disabled folks to share, commiserate, collaborate, and even a place to cultivate friendships. I do a lot of work in the patient community, and very frequently interact with people who live with illness or disability. ![]() ![]() ![]() After Facebook was in the news recently for issues surrounding privacy and data sharing, many users jumped onto the #DeleteFacebook bandwagon. ![]()
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