The depth and breadth of social media platforms, and the global reach of those platforms, have empowered people around the world. From Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn to WordPress, these platforms have given voices to the voiceless, have put the dissemination of news and information at the hands of millions, and have widened every avenue of discourse, from topics of political and social significance, to community and personal interest, and more.
As a result, what is posted on social media ranges widely, from highly curated content to informative news to impulse-inspired and dubious content. From time to time, the nature of the content posted on social media platforms is not simply innocuous; indeed, it can be harmful or destructive for the individuals or businesses to which the content relates.
