A GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT by Femi Owoyele Profem

1. Let values, not trends drive your concerns. That it is trending does not mean it is worthy. ‘Jumping’ is a temptation worth overcoming. Avoid the bandwagon.

2. Let reason, not mere sentiments guide your response and reactions. All you need to do sometimes, is calm down and think well.

3. Your opinion is not the ‘truth’, it is your opinion. You cannot have finality on issues; there are exceptions and there are perspectives. Respect others’.

4. Where you observe a distortion of facts or post of fake news, correct and guide the source providing evidence where available, without attacking the person. You may also just ignore or block the source, especially where you observe the he or she is constant at such and incalcitrant.

5. Be conscious of who and what influences you. The substance of some ‘influencers’ is influenza, not inferences. Guard your heart with all diligence.