Proposal-
For my research essay I will be looking into the social media platform Instagram. Although there are many benefits to using social media, there is ample concern regarding it because of the behavior of users and the hurtful environment caused by other users. I want to investigate implementing a user-banning system on Instagram to stop the hate and toxicity, and create a positive environment for all. If the number of complaints against them is credible and sufficient, the particular user will be permanently banned. Implementing this system will make the user experience enjoyable and will reduce the hate.
Background- Social media has a high number of hate messages that are directed towards groups and idividual. This article touches on cyber-bullying, hate-speech, and other negative aspects. They make a theory that “of online hate based on social approval suggests that individuals and collaborators generate hate messages to garner reward, for their antagonism toward mutually hated targets, by providing friendship and social support that enhances perpetrators’ well-being as it simultaneously deepens their prejudices.”. It shows evidence to prove that point.
Intention- I plan to use this article as “proof” on how much of a toxic environment social media really is. It briefly touches on each negative aspect of SM, which could really help me when talking about the effects.
Background- This article talks about the freedom of speech and how social media companies dont have to comply with that because the company themselves can make their own rules and guidelines. Tech companies and social media sites are actively curbing internet access to hateful people and groups.
Intention- Using this article will give me insight on how freedom of speech laws dont really correspond with social media. I can really touch on laws and rule in my paper and I believe that this article will help me do so.
Background- This articles also explains the battle that is free speech and social media bans. It briefly touches on twitter and their rules and guidlines. Creater Elon Musk, voices that it’s important to have a space where you can voice your opinions and that it’s healthy. The article talks about regulations and how “more than 100 bills that target social media companies’ moderation practices have been proposed nationwide. These bills attempt to limit the power of social media companies.”. It’s alot of great information that can be used for my paper.
Intention- Slightly similar to source 2, but I have the same intentions. This article will really help me strengthen my knowledge on rules and guidelines regarding social media.
Background- Alot of people use hate speech on social media and it’s linked in global increase towards violence. “In the United States, perpetrators of recent white supremacist attacks have circulated among racist communities online, and also embraced social media to publicize their acts.” . Alot of violence issues have also used social media as an outlet to hate speech. This is why users should be banned for their comments, and bad behavior on social media.
Intention- I intend to use this for evidence for my paper, and the comparisons of hate speech and toxicity on social media. This will help me further prove my hypothesis
Background-Studies show the deplatforming people off social media actually work. The article makes a great point “deplatforming isnt a violation of free speech”. It make great points regarding hate, social media, banning-users, and free speech. All to which will help me with proving my hypothesis.
Intention- I also plan to use this article for more evidence surrounding my hypothesis. This article talks about studies that show the banning people from platforms help and improve.
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Counterintuitive Spring 2024 
As you know, DogLover, I have a well-earned resistance to broad-scope social media essays. You appear to be respecting my concerns on that score and keeping your focus narrow.
As you proceed, you can resist the temptation to build an extensive case for the damage done by bad actors on Instagram. THAT has been well-covered by thousands of papers before yours. What intrigues me about your sources and descriptions is that you’re concentrating on the cancellation remedy and objections to it, which was our agreement.
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There will be room in your Introduction and Conclusion to demonstrate the Value of your Remedy to solve the Problem of hate speech, terrorism, bullying, etc. But you’ll want the bulk of your argument to focus on how cancellation works, both as an individual remedy and as a deterrent, why other remedies fail, and that the remedy is not illegal or unethical and doesn’t violate free speech rights.
Provisionally graded. Grades on this assignment are subject to change all the way to the portfolio, when it will become the “Annotated Bibliography.”
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