Blog Post #8 - Evaluation of Social Media Sources

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For Blog Post #8 we are taking our controversy into the social media realm. Using Spotify to create a story out of our searches, I have come up with two sources that show both sides of the coin.

Source 1

@VegasBilly69

• Credibility - All searches link back to the Twitter account and posts from there. May be credible in his narrow scope but I would look for more reputable sources.
• Location - Boston, so not directly involved - location wise at least. 
• Network - Has 480 followers since joining in Dec. 2011. Follows many credible sources in the industry but those following him seem to be confined to his geographic location.
• Content - The information is reliable but the opinion is of course his own.
• Contextual updates - Makes regular posts on the topic, possibly due to his link with a website dedicated to horse racing.
• Age - Unknown, mid to late '50s
• Reliability - I believe the source is reliable but would doubt the validity of some statements due to personal opinion.

Source 2

@RacingReform

• Credibility - This is a national movement made up of people from inside and outside the industry all striving for common goal. They are associated with several national associations that are leaders in the industry. I would accept them as a credible source.
• Location - I can't find a location for this organization.
• Network - Has 2,206 followers since joining in Apr. 2012. Follows many credible sources in the industry and is followed by some credible sources and many everyday people.
• Content - The information is reliable and corroborated by other sites.
• Contextual updates - Makes regular posts on several topics all dealing with the industry. There is definitely a "slant" to the writing as the organization was created for a purpose, but the information is still reliable.
• Age - Unknown, may be multiple parties or even an NPO.
• Reliability - The source is reliable and professional.