We are in the generation that heavily relies on social media for almost everything. From communication, news feed, emotional output, to entertainment.
It is now a hard thing to find a millennial that is not taken up by the trends today, either on Twitter or Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, Snapchat and the rest.
However, besides the hash tags and the likes that involve the use of social media, there are things that we do on these platforms that are uncalled for – knowingly or unknowingly.
It is such a good time of the year that you should know exactly what should not happen again when you are using these apps.
DON’T Save your username and Password on every device you use
It is often an option that pops up when you access your account on a device that is different from the one you usually use. Without noticing, we often just accept the device to save our credentials, but this is very wrong.
Just in case you give that device to another person to use, it is likely that this person will be able to access your account without your knowledge.
And don’t forget that hackers quit their jobs yet, this could be the beginning of your data loss – which you won’t blame on the social media platform.
DON’T publish or share fake news
These are false stories that appear to be news, usually spread on the internet. Most people create them to influence political views or jokes but their impact can be very bad if uncontrolled.
The Uganda Communications Commission is very strict on the spread of fake news and recently hunted down a suspect on the same. So, to be on the safe side of the law, why not avoid false stories!
Take screenshots, but DON’T share everywhere
Taking screenshots of your social media activity is roughly the best way to track it and provide evidence where necessary. In most cases, we take screenshots to share them with others as proof of what we are trying to communicate.
The problem is: somehow, a screenshot may land in the wrong hands, who may capitalize on it to either make memes or blackmail you. This is highly likely if the shot taken was of a chat that was meant to stay private.
So, watch the way you share those screenshots you take.
DON’T share your location unnecessarily
Sometimes, we allow every app on our phones to access your location services. This okay, but it depends on how secure you believe it is. Sharing your location inflicts on your privacy, and before you know it, you might be looking for a way to stop it in vain.
It is better you share your location only when it is necessary, and learn to stop apps that privately share your location data online.
DON’T assume everyone on Social Media is real
Save for those that use their actual names on their profiles, and the few that manage to gain popularity on the networks, a big chunk of social media users is FAKE.
It might not be 100% unreal, but the feeds you get off their profiles is either animated to suit their interests, or engineered to appear as good. So, don’t fall for everything you see.
DON’T spend all your time on Social Media
2019 should be a productive year for us all, so do not let social media be the time consumer in it. Only spend a little that is necessary, and use the rest to accomplish your designated tasks.
Before you know it, you will be ending the year, and it will only be what you have done that matters; not what you hoped to do. Unless, your priorities are all around social media apps.
DON’T post “Send to XX other people” messages
A great deal of people use the basis of God to spread these kind of messages, probably in a bid to gain popularity. Unless you want a backlash from angry people, restrain from sending these messages this year.
