Abstract: Citizens' social participation and their corresponding rights and obligations are important components of a democratic system.Under the background of We-media is very developed,the powerful technology and rich information of We-media have produced an "empowerment" effect on their users,that is,it not only expands the scope and breadth of citizen participation,but also promotes the level of citizen participation as well.However,this kind of "technological empowerment" has caused certain negative effects,which are mainly manifested in the contradiction and separation between the qualification of participation rights and the behavior of rights.These contradictions need to be reflected under the framework of the Constitution and law.While recognizing the democratic value of citizens' participation right,we should define and standardize the freedom of speech on the Internet and strengthen the guidance of We-media power,increasing the way of citizens' social participation and realizing the virtuous circle of promotion of citizens' participation right and the purification of network environment.

Key words: We-media, technology empowerment, citizens' participation right