Comments on Samantha Web Posts
First Time Using the Internet
The dial-up phase of the internet is the experience most
people in our age bracket have. Growing up like you said “through the stone age”
of technology is definitely an experience to cherish. The generations after us
will not even know what AOL instant messenger is. The transition from dial-up
to wireless is definitely a transition to take note of because of the major
differences between the two.
It is spooky to think of the internet as something that was
introduced to us at such a young age. Going from only thinking about “playing
outside, coming home from school and dinner” to thinking about who’s online.
Compare that with what we think about now. Our mindset changing with the
internet is something to explore and look at closely.
Relating your first time using the internet with your
current use of the internet is really one in the same. We were social
networking before we even had a basic understanding of the term through instant
messengers. Myspace was the upgrade from just chatting with others it allowed
you to let “friends” and possibly strangers into your world. Entertaining the
online community with pictures and music etc… I find myself using the same
whirlwind of social media sites as you do and I take time to reflect on the
past internet experiences with now. It amazes me every day.
Web 2.0
The thing that troubles me the most is the unclear
definition of what Web 2.0 is. How can something that has no clear definition
create so much hype and happiness? Maybe Web 2.0 is one of those things that
cannot be explained but everyone knows what it is. Even with my own personal
research of Web 2.0 I did not walk away with a clear definition. My only
conclusion is that Web 2.0 is the Web that I use now which I can see the reason
people are hype and craving Web 2.0.
Web 2.0 is all the craze and the promise of a Web 3.0 like
you said is probably just around the corner. It will be the new craze after Web
2.0 dies out or transitions. Web 2.0 is mind boggling to me. Who wouldn’t crave
fast information like you said? Web 2.0 has definitely made everything within a
touch of the keyboard. Unfortunately I am on the PC team and not an apple
consumer but you can do things so much quickly without having to move from your
seat which is extremely handy. Web 2.0 living up to expectations is correct in
a sense but there is only one way to go, which is up. As time goes on I expect
to see better interfaces and quicker internet access (if that is even possible).
Social Media Positives and Negatives
Newton’s Law in reference to the pros and cons of Social Networking
is definitely an odd but unique analogy. “There needs to be bad in order to balance
good.”
The positives of Social Networking are concrete reasons why
one would want to use Social Network. I use two out of the three positive ways
mentioned. Going to school 8 hours away from my home town makes seeing my loved
ones every day impossible. A Social Networking site such as Facebook makes it possible
to see their faces and keep up with their “gossip” etc… I have also connected
with people I would never have thought I would meet through the use of the “mutual
friend button on Facebook.”
When using Social Networking sites a caution sign should
appear that warns the person whatever you put up is at your own discretion and
be aware that it may or may not ruin your life. Specifically looking at the second
con that Social Networking may have is why these sites should come with warning
signs. Addictions are without a doubt unhealthy. Too much of a good thing is
really just a bad thing. Networking on Social Networking sites too much is a
threat to a person’s being.
Video Reviews
Self-portrait being an outlet to define yourself to others
is a well thought out way to explain the definition of a self-portrait. Some
people take the title “self-portrait” entirely too literal. A question that
came to mind is Can a self portrait be a way to define the things you do? Looking
at this question one might say that the things you do define who you are.
The Art of Motion self-portrait also managed to pique
curiosity about the art of stop motion. It is evident that Russel Wyner put in
a lot of time and hard work into this self-portrait. Always being off the
ground in his video was an interesting concept but going back to the definition
of self-portrait. Does this video make the statement that he is a man that is always
in motion? Is this a good way to define himself?
The Do Not Stop Walking self-portrait was well done. The use
of music and titles were put together in a way to convey the message. Your
insight into the message that this self-portrait conveys was very detailed. The
abstract nature of this video can be interpreted in many different ways. The
significance of the jacket and her journey was something that did not cross my
mind.
Comments on Vince’s post
First Time Using the Internet
Dial-up, AOL and that infamous “you’ve got mail” sentence
your computer spit out is one experience that our generation owns. Talking on
the phone vs. chatting on an instant messenger chat room was the debate of our
generation. For someone who comes from a home where privacy is little to not
existent at all, chatting through a computer screen made everything so much
secretive. It also like you said made it
easier to talk to many people at once. Spending hours having twenty different
conversations at once or combining the conversations into one is the reason for
high typing WPM in our generation.
The change in the internet over the past 10 years is
definitely evident. Comparing the internet to stages of child development is an
interesting way to describe the internet. Email being the infant stage and to
infer that Facebook etc… would be the teenage years of child development. The
comparison of the use of internet in the beginning stages till now is one that
many can relate to. Being wrong about how fast you thought the internet was
before is normal. The internet has only gotten better since the first uses of
it. Progression for the internet is promising.
Web 2.0
The definition of Web 2.0 is rarely defined and if defined
not clear enough for people to attempt to even explain what exactly it is.
Vince’s attempt to define Web 2.0 is one of the clearest definitions that are
available. Although most people would say “I still don’t get it,” it is still a
well made attempt. Using Vince’s definition of Web 2.0 one would say that Web
2.0 has definitely lived up to it hype and has monumental potential. The
evolution of Web 2.0 is to be looked out for and probably highly anticipated.
The anticipation has even stirred up a new name “Web 3.0” which is for obvious
reasons.
Web 2.0 is getting major hype because of the easy access
that comes along with it. The benefits of Web 2.0 seem like something everyone
would want. A question that could be explored is, are we using Web 2.0 to the
best of its potential? Yes it lives up to our hype but what else can Web 2.0 do.
From what I gather from this post we use Web 2.0 to for Social Networking. Are
we under using the very thing we are so hyped about? Or are there other uses?
Social Media Positive and Negative
Vince says it is hard to find a person who is not on at
least one of the many available Social Networking sites which is true. It is appalling
when someone says they do not use facebook and then when you have a deeper
conversation with the person you find out they are on Twitter, Linkedin or Four
Square it is relieving. To think there are people out there who do not use any
form of Social Networking is unbelievable. Like Vince said Social Networking
plays a part of everyone’s life. Social
Networking sites can be used for any and everything and for most age groups.
Vince makes an agreement to disagree when he criticizes the
negatives of using Social Networking sites. His disagreements are food for thought.
Advertising makes the world go round in a sense. If there was no advertising
then there would be no television in a sense and there would be no corporations
that would technically cripple the economy. Is it really a bad thing that Social
Networking sites make money off its users, especially since it is free to sign
up for these Social Networking sites? Everyone is in the business of making
money. Social Networks way of making money is ingenious. Naysayers are probably
bitter because they didn’t come up with this ingenious idea.
Video Review
Overall a good expression of ideas but the lack of
introduction takes away from the great ideas. The title of the overall post is
what helped me understand what the post would be about. In saying this, the
title should not be a replacement for a brief introduction. Skipping past the
formalities and straight to your thoughts they were clear and concise.
In reference to “Text Overkill,” a picture speaks a thousand
words in this case a film speaks a million words. The use of text should not have
been this person’s main outlet to explain what is going on. A re-shoot should
have been his top agenda when doing this video because the message was not
conveyed clearly with just video. On the flip side to this what if he was using
an abstract way? Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint a clear message in something
that is abstract. It could mean anything but the fact that he chose to use text
as his way to explain means that by no means were there other messages. In
reference to “Cooking Activity,” which Vince seems very fond of is a great self-portrait
that conveys the message clearly without using too much text.
