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I guess we already are aware how powerful social media is. It can make and break people. But even before the digital technology came in, communication, where social media is a part of, is such a powerful tool. That's why the quote "The pen is mightier than the sword." was crafted. So whether it's verbal, through the use of traditional media (print and broadcast) or through the new age digital channels, communication is one slow burn nuclear weapon. In short, tweeting can also be the new form of chismis (intrigues) or character attack.
I am writing this to express my opinion on the recent controversy on twitter where Philippine actress / singer Sharon Cuneta (also known as the Megastar) and her daughter KC Concepcion (who is also an actress) were bullied on the Internet. Actually, the words thrown to them are really below the belt but what really dismayed me is how people reacted and expressed their opinion on this matter. I read comments saying she should not be on twitter, twitter is not for her, bawal ang pikon sa twitter. What kind of reasoning is this?
