Reading the Welcome or Not piece was definitely interesting. It shows how images on social media can convey a story or expose people to events and crises that are happening around the world. They can definitely spark emotions in people– especially anger and despair, especially when the images portray injustices that are occurring. This is important because it allows people to understand what is happening around them and they can gain more awareness of current events without having to read an article or listen to the news, and the images are still just as impactful and can tell a story.
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But based on our earlier discussions, and this article as well, how do images impact “readers” differently than texts do? And what accounts for the difference in the two image-based social media platforms?