Has SnapChat gone to far?

420 is supposed to be about rollin and chillin’, but Snapchat has stirred up a tense response with its politically incorrect filter meant to celebrate the late reggae icon and weed lover, Bob Marley. To celebrate the unofficial holiday devoted to pot, the social-media service produced a filter that can make users look like Bob Marley. The filter puts Bob’s famous hat with dreads. But Snapchat didn’t stop there, they went as far as to put Bob Marley’s Face. This means for some people, that it will turn your face black.

This created so much uproar, that Snapchat put out a statement a couple hours after launching the filter, 

“The lens we launched today was created in partnership with the Bob Marley Estate, and gives people a new way to share their appreciation for Bob Marley and his music,” the company wrote. “Millions of Snapchatters have enjoyed Bob Marley’s music, and we respect his life and achievements.”

Are Likes the New Votes?

Multiple politicians use social media platforms whether it is to drum up their campaign or show support towards their campaign party members. Political representatives commonly use Facebook or Twitter accounts in order to post various topics. However each politician and their team have different tactics as to how they address their readers and followers.

For example Donald Trump, has 7.5 million Twitter followers and 7 million Facebook fans that have liked his page. Trump also uses Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump/?hl=en

Donald Trump uses social media in an abrupt way, he is disarmingly honest and blunt, he happily expresses what he is thinking and may attack anyone or anything.

 In 2012 Donald Trump posted on Twitter “Obama is, without question, the WORST EVER president. I predict he will now do something really bad and totally stupid to show manhood!”. Whether this is true or not, not many people would post this straight out because they would be cautious of the repercussions however Trump is happy to express exactly what he thinks.

Although Donald Trump has 4.5 million Facebook fans that does not mean that all of them agree with him or like him. They could simply be following him in order to get an update on the latest news or his opinion. Although politicians may have a massive amount of followers does not mean that they will get that many votes.

Google, My Own Personal Stalker

I believe that Goggle has too much power over the world. As the world’s biggest company, Google probably holds more data about us than anyone one else. This is because, Google is a technology giant that provides a variety of free services. Instead of paying in cash, you pay by providing information about yourself, which Google can use for advertising.  You’ve likely noticed this already. Search for a new car and suddenly, as if by magic, ads from local car dealers begin to appear. But have you ever wondered exactly what Google really knows about you?

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From Visually.