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12/19/2017

Three Social Media Habits for a Better World

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I’m blogging today at The Chicago Manual of Style Shop Talk blog:

For the purposes of this post, let’s presume

  • that viral posts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms do have influence, and
  • that the world would be better if people considered more carefully and more often the opposing point of view.

If you agree, consider three sharing practices that will reduce the amount of careless shouting online. Good copyeditors have the skills to implement these steps almost effortlessly.

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Photo: Hand Ball Faces World Population, courtesy Geralt 9301.

Posted by on 12/19/2017 at 01:46 PM |

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