The role of Social Media in Political Movements.

The Umbrella Movement has already been lasted for a month. It was actually break out at the time when police threw tear bombs to protesters. When time passed by, people still stay in Admiratly and decided long-stay. That's why many tents were shown in the picture above. Throughout the movement, social media did play a huge part in it. Another picture above shows the flag hung on Lion rock. It is a post published on Facebook of Hong Kong Federation of Students(HKFS) . Many Facebook users who followed GKFS can see this picture. Nearly 150k people have seen it which implies this impressive picture has been shown to many people. People like me may not see all the things by bare eyes, but we can know many things by reading Facebook. Many people were so encouraged after seeing this Lion Rock picture. Now, the use of social media not simply sharing news, but also means to inspire and move people. Passion of the public in a social movement is crucial to keep the fire on. And Social Media helps a lot to keep the public engage in the affair. 

These two Facebook page belongs to "HKUSU Instant News" and "Revolutio News" (World-wide human right news release platform) The followers of HKUSU Instant News can update the latest news of the movement. This allows the public know what is happening and decide their next steps. For instance, they can know whether the occupation area with enough people to stay, if not, they may choose to go there to give support. By sharing instant news, it is the biggest catalyst for the booming numbers of protesters at a sudden time. Whenever police try to clear the area when people are less. Then many people would come out to defend. For another Facebook page "Revolution News", this can demonstrate the Umbrella Movement to the world.

A student in Admiratly occupation area, Miss Cheung said she was affected by numerous pro-democracy status which made her more passionate because she can know that many people are on her side. 

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All pictures are downloaded from my personal Facebook account.