Sudanese and social media … between freedom of expression and chaos of content ✍️ Councilor Mohamed Kamel, can God
Social media in Sudan are no longer just communication or exchange platforms, but rather transformed into an open space which reflects the contradictions of society, creativity and innovation in chaos and vulgarity. Although these platforms have helped break the isolation of young people and extend the participation circle, they also produced practices that have aroused generalized controversy in social and cultural circles.
* Dance and obscene words *
One of the most important controversies on platforms such as Facebook and Tik Tuk is the spread of dance clips described as an embryo, sometimes accompanied by words outside of public taste. This phenomenon reflects the attempt of certain young people to seek rapid renown, even to the detriment of societal values.
” * Screen” and intimidation *
Another phenomenon has become strongly present, which is popularly known as “joy”, where users exchange insults and ridiculous in a live broadcast in front of thousands of followers. This practice has strengthened the climate of electronic intimidation and weakened the values of the high dialogue, transforming the platforms of discussion discussions into public discounts.
* Judges of a new type *
On the other hand, people who have settled “judges” on social networks, call on the moral decisions on others and classify people according to their own standards. And they publish what the prices of the judiciary and the accusation should be, not the media and the paradox, that some of these people do not move much of the behaviors they criticize, which makes the scene more complicated.
* Virtual parts and bazaars *
These platforms have also become an interface to promote parts and bazaars, in which entertainment is mixed with marketing, but they often lose their cultural and social value due to the exaggeration of the show and the search for views.
* The need for collective consciousness *
The media and meetings experts warn against leaving these phenomena without serious discussion, noting that the solution lies in the strengthening of media education among young people, distributing responsibility for use, in addition to supporting initiatives that produce a deliberate creative content that keeps the slopes out.
While social media remain an integral part of the daily life of Sudanese, the greatest challenge is the balance between freedom of expression and the preservation of public taste, so that these platforms do not turn into a mirror which reflects the worst thing in society rather than in a space of positive expression and change.
We ask God to be kindness and advice
** Advisor / Mohamed Kamel *
* Ambassador of good will
