Social Media & Privacy

I believe that social media is a great societal tool, however it has not developed to the point where it can tackle serious issues such as rape. The web is not a serious enough of a forum to tackle such controversy. In most cases, while the use of social media provided legal relief, and awareness, it also ruined the lives and self-esteem of the victim. It made a very private, embarrassing, and tragic event very public. The societal benefit of social media in these situations does not outweigh the damage done to the victim.