I have enjoyed Communciation on the Internet. I have most enjoyed the articles that talk about the positive role that online communication has had and will have in our culture. I know that the SNS that I am involved in and the particpation in email and online research I enjoy, however, I was a cynic about real relationships being made online. I did not see the positives over face to face communication. However, as we have read and discussed in this class the online communities are redefining what our culture considers to be relationships. There is a need for people that have trouble communicating face to face or need an avatar to escape something that is hindering them and then be allowed to interact with other humans free of judgement. I loved learning this and becoming someone that can see both sides.
Another thing I was guilty of before taking this class is seeing harmful affects on written language because of netspeak. I have enjoyed talking and reading about how netspeak is becoming a part of our culture and should be embraced. It does not have to be a negative influence on young people and it does not have to have an age limit. I remember posting about how sometimes netspeak makes me feel old and out of the loop. However, someone said in the class or I read it that we are very much a part of this changing generation. We are eyewitnesses of the digital age and to me that is really revolutionary. I have gained from this experience and would like to take another online class in the future. :)
I believe internet relationships can be just as good if not stronger than a face to face relationship... because when you are chatting over the internet... though this doesn't always happen... the majority of the time people are more honest and up front... where as if you are trying to create a little while lie in person to help you get in the door... (We all have) it can cause damage later in the relationship... I think online relationships create more honestly...
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of weird to think that dating sites can pre screen people for you. On one hand it takes some of the fun out of meeting different people, but I understand that they can filter out the people who are not your type.
ReplyDeleteI believe that relationships on the internet is too risky. I mean, people feelings are shattered and finances may be disturbed. Internet relationship requires trust, and I don't believe it can be entrusted over the net.
ReplyDeleteWell internet relationships form, and business relationships form. Ebay is successful, and people make money blogging. The internet has many uses and when it comes down to it, It is really all about the communication required to run the dang thang.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I agree Nikki, This class made me believe in cyber love. May be I'll find me a husband on Twitter. lol
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