Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a poll regarding the popularity of various social media platforms among participants. It explores definitions of social media, usage patterns, and the desire to understand voting metrics within the poll.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express uncertainty about what qualifies as social media, questioning whether messaging apps like WhatsApp and SMS should be included.
- Several users mention their usage patterns for different platforms, with some using Facebook and LinkedIn for specific purposes, while others primarily use YouTube for content consumption rather than social interaction.
- There is a recurring interest in knowing the total number of votes in the poll, with participants discussing the possibility of retrieving that data and how it might be calculated.
- One participant argues that Physics Forums should not be classified as social media, viewing it instead as a scientific discussion forum.
- Another participant suggests that YouTube might not fit the traditional definition of social media, describing it as a video presentation medium.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the classification of certain platforms as social media, with no consensus reached on the criteria for inclusion. Additionally, there is no agreement on how to interpret the voting data from the poll.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying definitions of social media, which may affect their responses and interpretations of the poll results. The discussion also highlights limitations in the poll's ability to display total vote counts.