The internet is an ever-changing, evolving beast. It’s full of information but also misinformation — and a lot of that misinformation comes in the form of mistakes. On social media sites such as Facebook, people share their everyday life experiences through photos and content they feel confident enough to post to the public eye. Mistakes are becoming more dangerous than ever with the way we consume information and connect with one another.
People experience harm when they choose not to learn from other’s mistakes and instead make their own: memes such as “I’m so tired I can’t even” or “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Piss meme is a prime example of something that has serious consequences and should be used as a lesson in what to avoid. A meme is a short, funny image or video that can spread like wildfire online. Memes can be a funny way of relaying information or they can serve as an indictment on the subject of that information. So, when we read a meme we should consider its origin and how it is being shared. The internet has many sites offering educational memes about various things. These include: “Don’t send your kids to school” and “What to do if your child gets bullied.
Learn From These Mistakes Before You Make Memes :
1. Use a Meme Generator or Generator App
If you use a meme generator app, or website, you will be able to make your own memes. This benefit is that you can have the meme say whatever you want it to say and even include a picture of yourself in it. The problem with this option is that when people look at the meme, they know exactly who made it. If this image comes back to haunt you, as in going viral on Facebook and Twitter, it will always have your name on it. By using an app or website to create images for social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, you are essentially giving away rights over the content.
As an example, there was a meme created by a teenager called “beef.” By simply typing beef in the search bar of the image site, you will find the image. If you choose to share this image with your Instagram followers, it is granting them permission to use the meme on their own pages. This is done because it was made with an Instagram account. I’m sorry this might be old news but the truth still hits hard and is really important.
2. Use Photos from Social Media Sites
The internet is full of content from social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Nearly everything posted on these sites is fair game for being used as a meme. This is because of the fact that they are public profiles and it’s easy to find out who created them. If you want to make your own meme, especially in the realm of social media, use photos from social media sites. There are many websites that can be used for this purpose such as Youtube and Twitter. However, the problem with using images from social media sites is the fact that pictures are easily re-shared by other people on Facebook and Twitter.
3. Use Incorrect Meme Generator
Don’t pinch a meme until you know what it means. It’s very possible that something you are doing could be considered as stealing someone else’s work and even give them a case against you. My advice is to don’t make memes before finding out the true origins of the meme and the acceptable origins of meme usage. While it might seem like fun to make your own memes, it could potentially be deemed as plagiarism and even theft if you don’t follow proper procedures. Remember to always read the actual meaning of a meme before using it so that in no way will you harm yourself or any other person on this planet.
4. Use a Meme Without Proper Crediting
This is one of the worst memes you could ever make. If you have found a meme on the internet, then there is a good chance that it was made by somebody else. When someone else’s meme goes viral, it’s often referred to as being “re-shared.” One of the main reasons why I am writing this article is out to help educate and stop people from making these mistakes. If you take something from someone else without asking and add your own twist, you might be on the wrong side of legal action. The best way to find out if you can use a meme that you have found online is by doing some research on it. At The Law Office of Scott A.
