I've had this article open for two days and I think I'm finally ready to leave a comment. I'm a believer and I've been reading a lot of you, Jason Thacker, Tony Reinke, and others who write about Christian engagement with technology and social media. Content as a thing that "just is" fits well with my strange feelings when I think about the job of being a "content creator," but I also think you fell a little short in your commentary and analysis.
From a Christian perspective, what is our burden in engaging with a culture of "it just is?" Particularly, what burden do we have (or should we have) to engage in social media by creating content that shows beauty, edifies others, or has worth beyond existing?
For instance, if my children don't want me to post their picture, I could still post it because - according to this - content "just is" and it shouldn't matter to them. It has no value to my followers and does not do anything for me other than show my family off. But, in posting, I'm not edify their dignity. In other words, content we create should edify those we post about _as well as_ those who see the post.
The other line that stood out was your note about effort going into an 800 word blog post (or a 250 word comment) not being as high as editing a book. I understand the sentiment, but it goes back to my main point: content should edify and bring value to the topic. The effort to do so is metered by the format, but not at the expense of caring for our digital neighbors.
That Bharat Anand quote is gold. Gonna be sitting on that for a while.
Eggcellent post mate
lol ty :)
Had to be done, in all seriousness though this was a really helpful article
thank you!
I've had this article open for two days and I think I'm finally ready to leave a comment. I'm a believer and I've been reading a lot of you, Jason Thacker, Tony Reinke, and others who write about Christian engagement with technology and social media. Content as a thing that "just is" fits well with my strange feelings when I think about the job of being a "content creator," but I also think you fell a little short in your commentary and analysis.
From a Christian perspective, what is our burden in engaging with a culture of "it just is?" Particularly, what burden do we have (or should we have) to engage in social media by creating content that shows beauty, edifies others, or has worth beyond existing?
For instance, if my children don't want me to post their picture, I could still post it because - according to this - content "just is" and it shouldn't matter to them. It has no value to my followers and does not do anything for me other than show my family off. But, in posting, I'm not edify their dignity. In other words, content we create should edify those we post about _as well as_ those who see the post.
The other line that stood out was your note about effort going into an 800 word blog post (or a 250 word comment) not being as high as editing a book. I understand the sentiment, but it goes back to my main point: content should edify and bring value to the topic. The effort to do so is metered by the format, but not at the expense of caring for our digital neighbors.
Good thoughts! Thanks for sharing.