Reader Response Outline

In the article “Where ISN’T social media ubiquitous?”, Levi (2012) suggests that not every part of the world is bitten by the social media bug.  This is clearly evident in areas where the access to Internet is scarce, such as undeveloped areas or regions facing political instability. In addition, Levi adds that the unavailability of languages contribute to the lack of prevalence, though the problem is lessen by the availability of second languages. To avoid any political complications, the author highlights that Facebook has intentionally omitted some languages, such as Taiwanese and Tibetan.

Levi, D. (2012, July 24). Where ISN'T social media ubiquitous? [Web log post].Retrieved from http://www.etondigital.com/where-isnt-social-media-ubiquitous/

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Main Topic Focus - Agree with author that the preventive measure taken by Facebook to exclude certain languages is indeed, a right move.

Overview - Political relationship between Taiwan and China.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/06/12/uk-china-taiwan-idUSSP28081420080612

Supporting Idea 1 - China's parliament passes anti-secession bill authorising use of force if Taiwan declares independence.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/03/07/china.npc.law/

Supporting Idea 2 - Ideological warfare over spelling (Lost in Romanisation) 
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21603500-ideological-warfare-over-spelling-lost-romanisation?zid=306&ah=1b164dbd43b0cb27ba0d4c3b12a5e227

Supporting Idea 3 - Taiwan stays course closer ties
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/01/22/Taiwan_stays_on_course_for_closer_ties_with_mainland_China/
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1689369/taiwan-stays-course-closer-ties-mainland-china