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Social Media Etiquette: "Funding Secured" Elon Musk

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VoiceThread -  https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/33192909 Since the launch of Social Media it has been easy to post in the moment but that could follow you throughout your life. In 2018, Elon Musk posted on X that he was considering taking Tesla private at $420 per share and said funding was secured. That tweet affected the stock price and drew attention from investors and regulators. The issue was the funding was not fully confirmed, which led to an SEC investigation, a $20 million fine, and Musk stepping down as chairman for a period of time. Social media etiquette is about responsibility, accuracy and awareness. After my experience in the Army working in structured environments, I have learned that communication has to be accurate and intentional. You do not put information out unless it is confirmed, especially when it can impact others. In this case, Musk shared unverified information, and because of his position, it had financial consequences. This situation could hav...

Website Smackdown - Xfinity vs Armstrong

Hello Classmates,  I compared Xfinity and Armstrong because they both offer the same type of services, so it made sense to look at how their websites are built instead of what they sell. The main thing I paid attention to was how easy it is to move through the site, find information, and actually complete basic steps like checking availability or looking at plans. Using both, Xfinity was a lot easier. The layout is clearer, the navigation makes more sense, and you can get where you need to go without thinking too much about it. Armstrong’s site works, but it takes more time. You have to click around more and figure things out, and it’s not as clear where everything is, so it slows the process down. What this showed me is that even if two companies offer the same thing, the experience can feel completely different. If a site is organized and easy to follow, people will get what they need faster and with less frustration. That’s really the difference between the two. Website Smackdow...