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It's the halfway point and time for a quick stretch! #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Have you ever been convinced to change your viewpoint because of a social media post? #DigiBlogChat

Good point, (virtual) Jim! This sounds like an extension of:
- a problem shared is a problem halved, and
- a success shared is a success doubled.
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A5. People with credibility for sure. Accounts/groups you feel like you can trust. #digiblogchat

A5. World Central Kitchen has a good online presence, and helps people all over the world. #DigiBlogChat

A 2024 U.S. survey of 1,769 people found trust and distrust in social media can coexist. Credibility isn’t automatic just because information appears online. Source: CHI 2024 #DigiBlogChat

A5 Groups or accounts with the most credibility for a cause do best, as opposed to those who swoop in and expect their reputations to hold sway over locals who know better. #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Which groups or accounts do the most good online? #DigiBlogChat

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This sounds like a kind of "Laffer Curve" question: more than 0% and less then 100%!

Good point, Jim. Having an entire group works much better. #DigiBlogChat

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A 2024 meta-analysis of 141 studies found most links between social media use and well-being were negligible. What people do online may matter more than simply counting minutes. Source: Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication #DigiBlogChat

Exactly. Not everyone is online, so you have to measure what works. #DigiBlogChat

A4 The correct individual time depends on the number of people involved. A group works better than a lone wolf in the wilderness. #DigiBlogChat

A4. If you’re putting a post together, I’d look at the audience and then try to match them. If the audience isn’t on social media, though, spending time online (creating an ad, for instance) would be pointless. #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What is the correct amount of time to spend online to maximize a positive outcome? #DigiBlogChat