The Internet Has a Long Memory
Selected Famous Figure
The famous figure chosen is Logan Alexander Paul, an American professional wrestler, actor, influencer, and YouTuber. Currently, he is working as a part-time wrestling performer with WWE. Consequently, Logan apologizes for posting inappropriate video clips. The whole incident started when he went to Japan to create film footage in the Aokigahara Forest, which is a forest known as a place where many people commit suicide. While filming, Logan bumped into an actual dead body, filmed it in detail, and even made jokes about it. He then uploaded the film on YouTube, where his underage fans watched.
Social Media Engagement Plan
When to Reply
After apologizing, Logan may only respond to questions that allow him to explain his actions. He may also reply only to those fans seeking clarification. According to Kelly (2019), one should be careful while deciding whether to speak. As such, Logan will not respond to every question except those that clarify his apology.
How to Reply
Since this is an apology, Logan will make a strong emotional appeal with everything he says. His words and justifications ought to convey his regret.
When to Stay Silent
Logan should stay quiet when some audiences attack him directly, as responding to a direct attack might worsen the situation. In such a situation, he should also be calm, remain apologetic, and let the audience have some time to process the entire situation, as his reputation can be restored if he remains respectful, apologetic, and careful about the comments he makes on the subject.
Applying The Knowledge
Looking back at my social media footprint, especially on what I post on my Facebook and Instagram, I am comfortable with what my prospective clients would see on my social media pages. My social media profile content is mostly satisfactory to me because I constantly provide inspirational messages and exercise extreme caution when posting anything political. In most cases, I avoid being biased in my comments and posts on social media (Christensson, 2014). Therefore, since I consider social media a public place where people judge me from what I post, I never make posts that would be offensive. Hence, I am comfortable with anyone viewing my social media posts.
This week’s resources taught me how to engage in political talks without letting things turn ugly. One thing I have taken away is that when talking politics, one should avoid making it a “you win, I lose” debate. This is an essential approach to any form of communication or discussion. Therefore, I intend to apply this approach during discussions for effective communication. Further, from the ten common fallacies, I have learned that it is essential to avoid and be aware of ad hominem attacking the person and not the argument (Elsher, 2021). I have also learned that I should be careful of what I post on my social media page to maintain my communicative reputation.
References
Christensson, P. (2014, May 26). Digital footprint. Definition. https://techterms.com/definition/digital_footprint
Elsher, P. (2021). 10 common logical fallacies everyone should know (with examples). Fallacy In Logic. https://fallacyinlogic.com/10-logical-fallacies
Kelly, C. (2019, April 12). Keeping it civil: How to talk politics without letting things turn ugly. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2019/04/12/712277890/keeping-it-civil-how-to-talk-politics-without-letting-things-turn-ugly
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Question 
The Internet Has a Long Memory
This week’s resources discussed how prospective employers check people’s social media footprints before making an offer of employment. You might think that when you hit “delete,” your post or picture is gone, but that is not the case. Anytime you make a social media post, attend a recorded Zoom meeting, answer an email, or exchange a text message with a friend, you are leaving a digital footprint and adding to your communicative reputation. This can follow you much longer than you might wish. You also might think it can’t happen to you. However, people often post a comment that seems harmless at first, only to have it come back to haunt them days, weeks, or even years later.
For this Assignment, you explore the impact of language and communication in a digital format such as social media, text messages, emails, or other virtual interactions and its effect on your communicative reputation and digital footprint. You also examine how to engage in a civil manner online and develop a plan for civil social media engagement.
Conduct an online search for anyone who has become famous since 2010. It can be an actor, an athlete, a politician, etc. Be sure to include the word “apologizes” in your search (for example, “President Bill Clinton apologizes”).
Write a 250- to 500-word paper addressing the following:
Identify which famous figure you chose and explain why they are apologizing. Do not comment on whether they were right or wrong.
Imagine you are that famous figure’s public relations consultant. Using this week’s resources on appeals, fallacies, and engaging civilly, develop a plan for social media engagement that explains when and how the figure, or you on their behalf, should reply, when to stay silent, and what strategies to use to restore their reputation.
Since you are a public relations consultant in this scenario, you need to lead by example. Review your current digital footprint (for example, social media posts, emails, text messages, other virtual interactions, pictures, etc.) and explain whether you would feel comfortable with a prospective client seeing what you post, why, or why not. How might you apply information from this week’s resources to adjust your communicative reputation?
Use at least three terms from this week’s resources. Place them in bold.
resources
TechTerms. (2021). Digital footprint links to an external site.. https://techterms.com/definition/digital_footprint
Rooney, N. (2015, June 1). Do potential employers check your social media?? Yes!!Links to an external site. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-potential-employers-check-your-social-media-yes-neil-rooney
Kelly, C. (2019, April 12). Keeping it civil: How to talk politics without letting things turn uglyLinks to an external site.. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2019/04/12/712277890/keeping-it-civil-how-to-talk-politics-without-letting-things-turn-ugly
Elsher, P. (2021). 10 common logical fallacies everyone should know (with examples)Links to an external site.. Fallacy In Logic. https://fallacyinlogic.com/10-logical-fallacies/#:~:text=%2010%20Common%20Logical%20Fallacies%20Everyone%20Should%20Know,Appeal%20to%20authority%20works%20by%20claiming…%20More%20
Folliero, T. (2018, September 18). Seven appeal strategies for your advertising campaigns: Links to an external site. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-appeal-strategies-your-advertising-campaigns-tricia-folliero
Walden University, LLC. (2021). Understanding rhetoric Download Understanding rhetoric [PDF]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.insthttps://waldenu.instructure.comructure.com
Walden Writing Center. (2021). Undergraduate courses: Undergraduate paper with advice. Links to an external site. (APA 7). https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general