Update Six

In preparation for our feature, I’ve been doing a lot of reading surrounding the hashtag phenomenon. From learning how teenaged One Direction fans are utilising the tool , to rants from the critics, to love letters from the fans, to the most basic of tips – if it’s an #opinion, I’ve read it.

Hashtag Comic by John Hart Studios/ http://www.gocomics.com/bc/2013/01/10

I personally use hashtags completely incorrectly, more as a method of commentary than to contribute to any actual conversation (except for my one true weakness – #TheBachelorAU), but it’s fascinating to see how hashtags are used by others to create these dialogues and actual change (or is it just the illusion of change?).

Hashtag Activism Comic by Eric Alive/ http://churchm.ag/hashtag-activism/

I hope our feature will allow for some real exploration into the trend and it’s journalistic impact, outside of just #throwbackthursday and #selfie #nofilter.

Georgie