Blog Post #4 - Mainella

 After completing the course many interesting things were learned. One of the key platforms discussed was BeReal. This platform ultimately attempts to provide its users with a realistic experience as one is required to upload a picture within a two-minute time frame. However, it can also be argued that the platform can lack authenticity and intimacy as one can postpone their uploaded posts and skip the required time frame. In saying such, I wrote my midterm on this topic and learned many key things. One of the main overarching ideas was that it is understood that social media platforms such as BeReal find it challenging to provide one with a feeling of authenticity and intimacy, as uploaded posts are not always accurate within the time frame their user uploads them. In light of these explanations, I found that utilizing course concepts to support this point enabled me to achieve a strong understanding of why platforms like BeReal can lack authenticity and intimacy.