Our everyday lives are dominated by digital resources, especially social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram. When we’re not posting photos of our food, we’re sharing memes, videos, or articles. However, Donald Trump believes these social media platforms carry too much power and he would like to challenge this power by establishing his own platform.
Everything that the former President does is newsworthy and as such, his recent announcement that he was planning to start his own social media platform caught the attention of everyone. Functional details about this platform are yet to be released, but many believe it will function similarly to other social media sites, a place for friends to share funny stories, personal news, and maybe the occasional political comment.
Without a doubt, if former President Trump succeeds in creating a competitive social media platform, it will shift the dynamics in the tech world drastically. People might finally have an alternative to mainstream platforms, thus breaking the dominance of Silicon Valley giants like Facebook and Twitter.
Remember how Trump was banned from Twitter and other popular social media platforms? This move caused a major stir online and divided opinions right down the middle. Supporters of the ban believed that his tweets were inciting violence and causing harm in society. However, others argued that banning a former president from voicing his opinion on these platforms eroded the principle of free speech. It is these circumstances that have led Trump to want to start his own platform.
The plans to establish this new social media channel have not been formalized or confirmed yet. Which means, no one knows when this potential platform will launch, or what it will look like. But the idea has already sparked a lot of interest. If the app does come to fruition, you can bet that Trump’s followers will most likely jump on board. This could mean the exodus of a great deal of Facebook and Twitter users.
In the end, diversity in the tech world should be welcomed. If Trump does create his own social media platform, maybe it will inspire other competitors as well. Adults, children, and especially 7th graders, can learn from this: if you can’t find a platform that fits your values and principles, create your own. It’s a free world. Just remember to use social media wisely and responsibly.
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