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  • in reply to: Week 10 discussion prompt #1446

    jablosser
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    I agree with many who have posted so far. Remix ethics would be highly beneficial to the public sphere, not just in an educational environment, but in many other environments as well. As we know, we learn by exposure to knew things. To thrive and expand, we need to collaborate and research other thoughts and ideas that may spark something new. I know as a court reporter, I am always searching for ways to do my job better, and without the collaboration and input from others in my field, that would be impossible. While I agree completely with giving the original inventor/author credit and recognition, I believe being able to access information is vital for those wishing to learn, explore, and develop new ideas.

  • in reply to: Week 10: Affordances of audio/visual media #1441

    jablosser
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    One affordance in the video would be visually explaining something that may not be easily understood just by reading. This could be accomplished through diagrams, drawings, or any visual aid. Some things are easier to understand when you can see them, and by adding this affordance to your video, it can increase the viewer’s understanding of our concept.

  • in reply to: Week 9 Discussion Prompt #1369

    jablosser
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    I think “those who learn to manage their boundaries” applies to my online behavior. I belong to different professional networks and, of course, Facebook in which many of those professionals are my “friends.” I am very careful what I post because anyone can see it. I have oftentimes gone back and untagged myself in pictures (even though they weren’t inappropriate), just because I didn’t want people to see them. I have seen many of the “professionals” on these sites post things that call into question their decision-making processes because they post something that is inappropriate. I personally judge my colleagues on their posts and I take those posts into consideration when I am deciding if I want to refer a job to them, work with the, or seek advice from them. I can only assume that if I am doing this, others are also. That’s why I think it’s very important to post very carefully, even if it is on your own social media page.

    I found these lists of people to be helpful. The section about “those who have high levels of trust and social capital” was interesting. It ties into the one about boundaries because it states “people need to discover and interact with those who can provide resources.” This is very true, and it would be hard to trust someone’s information or resources if they are posting questionable things. I believe the statement that “The essential point is that trust and reciprocity are primary currencies for networked individuals” is very true. Being able to interact with trusted colleagues around the world has changed the way people do business. The Internet and social network sites have made things much more accessible than ever.

  • in reply to: Week 9: Potential models for the book chapter remix #1363

    jablosser
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    “>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpqAOeFgLRE

    This is a video that looks like what our assignment is. I thought this would be helpful because it gave some ideas of what works and doesn’t work. There is one point in the video where you can’t read the words on the screen, so that would be something to watch out for. In addition, some of the features used to fade the screens in and out were stylistically pleasing. Overall, this just gives you an idea of what someone else has done and how you can adapt things you like and change things you don’t.

  • in reply to: Week 8 Discussion #1315

    jablosser
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    Page 148 of Net Smart talks about how “mass collaboration possible on the scale we see today have become available…in less than a span of a single generation The Web dates from 1989…” As I mentioned in our introductions, I am a non-traditional student. I graduated from high school in 1991 (don’t do the math!). When I was in school, computers were just being introduced. The first experience I had with the Web was at my job. I remember searching for all kinds of things, and thinking how incredible it was that I had this kind of access. Keep in mind, searching back then was a slow and painful task compared to today, but I was still in awe. Today, I can’t imagine living without Google. I use it for everything. I found this chapter to be very interesting about how the Web and mass collaboration has evolved during the period of my adult life.

  • in reply to: Week 6 Discussion #1239

    jablosser
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    On page 122 of the Net Smart book, the author writes, “Whether it is opposing or proposing…everybody at some time or another has a cause to advocate, whether or not they have a platform for broadcasting their views.” As we have seen, the Internet has provided a platform for some who may have not had the means to broadcast their views before. The way the Internet provides access to many people allows for endless opportunity for promotion or criticism of a particular cause. Recently, we saw how the Internet and Facebook allowed for ALS to raise money and awareness for a cause that maybe many didn’t know about prior to the Ice Bucket Challenge. Because of instant access and the seemingly endless connection to all sorts of people, the Internet provides opportunity for anybody now who has the ability to communicate effectively to share their thoughts and opinions. This chapter on “Participation Power” demonstrated just how powerful the communication tools we now have access to are affecting and influencing everyday lives because of the information that can be easily disseminated.

  • in reply to: Week 5 Assignment: Genre analysis #1221

    jablosser
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    Recipes
    http://www.allrecipes.com
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/
    http://www.myrecipes.com/
    http://www.recipe.com/

    Site Purpose: The purpose of these sites are to provide ideas for cooks who may want to try something new, find an old recipe, or find a recipe of something they have tried.

    Background: The backgrounds for these sites are simple in color and design.
    they are not busy and cluttered . The focus of the page is on the images of food, which will be discussed below.
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    Navigation: There are many navigational features on these pages. There are images that you can click on to get the recipes. There are search bars where you can search for specific ingredients; specific recipes; themes, i.e., brunch; or categories, i.e., drinks. In addition to searching these websites there are clickable links to other food-related sites.

    Use of Words: The words used on these pages describe and label the recipes. There are many adjectives used like, “yummy” and “delicious,” in recipe names.

    Author: There are many authors on these websites. Many of the recipes are submitted by individuals as well as by companies. For example, Kraft, well-known line of food products has featured recipes on some of these sites.

    Use of Images: The primary focus on these websites are images of dishes created by the featured recipes. The websites attract users by showcasing pictures of scrumptious looking foods and drinks which give users ideas for what to make.

    The users of these websites are people searching for new ideas for food preparation, or for those looking for a recipe they have tried before. Users of these websites can get ideas for entire menus or a single dish by browsing around the site.

  • in reply to: Week 5 Discussion Prompt #1196

    jablosser
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    I would guess that copyright laws are becoming more complex as technology expands. I personally buy several audio books a month, and the website I download them from is very good at protecting their copyright. I am allowed to download as often as I want, as I own the book, but I can only download it to three devices, thereby restricting my sharing. This is a good example of how copyrights can be somewhat protected, yet still give the owner of the media that they purchased unlimited access.

    Copyright laws, like any other law, are only enforceable if someone takes action. I’m comparing this to jaywalking for my point. It happens every day and so often, that the officers often overlook the crime as it is a minor in nature. While I don’t believe copyright infringement is minor, I think the bigger picture comes into play when someone violates the copyright for their own financial benefit. I think when that becomes the issue, more people will notice and legal action is more likely to occur.

    I don’t believe there is any way to protect digital media from being copied or shared completely. If it is available for downloading on the Internet, even with laws in place, protecting the copyright is nearly impossible to do.

  • in reply to: Week 4 Discussion Prompt #1092

    jablosser
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    Rheingold explains at the beginning of the chapter on page 78 to “look for an author,” and from there dig deeper. He explained at the top of page 79 that “good credibility testing is a process, not a one-shot answer.” At the bottom of page 79, Rheingold talks about journalists using “‘triangulating’ by checking three different, credible sources.” On the subsequent pages, he gives examples of things to check for when looking at specific websites. With these instructions in mind, I would first search Rheingold’s name. From there, I would look through those results to see if I could find something about his credentials. I then would search to see if I could find anything on feedback sites. I often go to Amazon read feedback when I’m looking for a product, a book, et cetera. I personally like feedback sites because the remarks are usually from individuals who are unbiased about a particular product and are just commenting about their personal thoughts and experiences. I judge the feedback based on how the comment is composed, whether it is grammatically correct, and whether the person leaves specific and detailed remarks. After checking credentials and feedback, then I would need to look for a third reference to finish my triangle. At this point, I could check a credible website to see what comments were made by a professional. In this instance, I looked on an .edu site to see what was being said.

    At this point, I would trust him as the author of this book. I think the book is trustworthy because the information he presented was neutral and he gave several references to support his examples.

    As for “experience and engagement” with books and text, I prefer things that are well-written, organized, and flow well. I look for this on online sites too. If the text is not organized and streamlined, I do not want to waste my time trying to comprehend the meaning. So if I am information-seeking online, the website design would need to be organize and easy to use and have the relevant information quickly available for me to access.

  • in reply to: Website links #1073

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    https://jablosser.wordpress.com

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  • in reply to: Week 10 discussion prompt #1468

    jablosser
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    I agree with your comment that humans take away something from ideas proposed by others. Your example with Andy Warhol is a great example of inspiration from something that turned into something new. Remix ethics and public sharing/collaboration is the way to keep growing and expanding new thoughts and ideas.

  • in reply to: Week 9 Discussion Prompt #1398

    jablosser
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    I am also a private person when it comes to using the Internet. I also agree that these lists are helpful in understanding ways to use the Internet more effectively for those of us who put up too many boundaries. I think most of us probably fall within a couple of different categories of these type of users. I, however, tend to use the Internet for almost everything. It’s just convenient and because I can access it on my phone, I tend to look everything up on the Internet rather than grabbing a book which may also be right beside me.

  • in reply to: Week 8 Discussion #1325

    jablosser
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    I agree with your comment about Wikipedia. I find it’s often a great place to start when you’re looking for something. There are oftentimes links to valuable resources posted to further your research. While everything may not be completely accurate, it goes back to the chapter we read on Crap Detection, you check your sources and go from there.

  • in reply to: Week 6 Discussion #1255

    jablosser
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    I agree with your point about how we take for granted that our information is safe, but we really don’t know how safe. Most of us use the Internet every day for a variety of things, including accessing our banking information by paying bills online, providing our credit cards when shopping, et cetera. It’s a fine line about how much governnment intervention to choose. Yes, I want my information kept safe, but I also value my privacy. But then again, when you access the Internet, you lose a good deal of your privacy because of the way the Internet is designed to provide as much information about the user to the website you’re accessing.

  • in reply to: Week 5 Discussion Prompt #1195

    jablosser
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    I found your point very interesting about artists being able to recoup some of the money they may lose as a result of file sharing to be valid. The more the artist’s work is out in the pubic, the more popular they become. While they are losing money from the sale of their music, they are oftentimes making money for endorsements, et cetera. While this may not make it right to share music at the expense of the artist, sharing their music is not hurting their image.

  • in reply to: Week 4 Discussion Prompt #1175

    jablosser
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    I agree with you in that as a student, I would trust this book because my professor assigned it. This may be a naive way of thinking, but I do trust my professors. I also agree with you the text is well written and it makes it easier to understand. While some of the terminology and concepts may be over my head, the author makes his intent manageable to comprehend. The fact that the book is written with several demonstrations and examples also helps to digest the information being presented, and the examples help to bolster his credibility.

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