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A remix ethics would be beneficial to the public sphere. The shared space in which we argue, collaborate and make meaning would open up tremendously. I can’t think of any examples right now besides networks in general. A network of people would benefit greatly from a remix ethics. Products and ideas could be shared freely without concern. I think any addition to collaboration would be great. We as individuals need to collaborate to be successful, at least in my opinion. A remix ethics could redefine the meaning of our population and overall purpose.
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This is a short clip of Amy Poehler reading an excerpt from her book “Yes Please.” I liked how Amy paused and laughed at herself. She didn’t read the paragraph word for word. In my remix I would like to add some humor to the chapter. Amy also engages with her audience. I would like to do this in my chapter remix. I don’t think that the video itself is stylistically interesting but the language is.
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Not sure why my link didn’t post before!
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I fall under the “those who learn how to manage their boundaries” category. Rheingold uses the example of, “Does a person want all 300 of her Facebook friends to know what she did last night?” (Rheingold 214). I am the person who doesn’t want the world to know what I’m doing at all times of the day. I’m more of a private networker. The only social networking site I use is Twitter, though I rarely tweet. I use this social networking to keep up to date with news and culture. I follow many world and culture news profiles. I have also used Twitter for other classes. Every couple of weeks I had to tweet quotes from a book for extra credit. I value my privacy when it comes to social media. My profile itself is not private but my tweets, retweets and favorites are all minimal which is privacy to me.
This list is helpful to me because it shows that you don’t need to be on the Internet constantly to use it effectively. I use it when I need it. I think boundaries are important when it comes to the net. People can find a lot of information about you in just a few clicks. It’s important to share what you want but that doesn’t need to be everything. This list also laid out the many different types of Internet users. I found that I may put up to many boundaries when it comes to the Internet. There’s a lot out there and I would like to explore it more.
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I thought it was really interesting how the NET reading talked about collaboration and cooperation online. This made me think of the hangouts we’ve had so far in this class. It’s very difficult to have discussions when people are shy or nervous to speak. In an online class I think it’s crucial to communicate with your classmates online. Cooperation online can be difficult though. People have different time schedules or their computer could be having problems. The online world is somewhat foreign to me and I’m experiencing it more and more through this class. I feel like everything (or mostly everything) online is a collaborative effort. It would be very boring to be the only person reading your blog or Twitter posts. “Collective intelligence” are words that perfectly describe the online community.
Rheingold defines Wikipedia as an “invitation to participate in the creation of culture.” Wikipedia is an interesting contribution to the online world. Wikipedia is a network of people collaborating and cooperating on the same site. Of course, it’s many different people not just one group but it’s really crazy to think about anyone going on wiki and changing whatever they please. Do we as online users cooperate, collaborate, or contribute to the edits on Wikipedia? I choose to cooperate.
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Site purpose: The purpose is to give consumers these fast food restaurant’s websites as an online convenience. Consumers can view the menu, apply for jobs, find the nearest restaurant, and much more.
Background: Each website is different. They’re all colorful. Panera uses one of their salads as a background, Subway and Papa Johns use color, and Wendy’s uses a collage of images.
Navigation: Every website offers drop down menus, search bars, store locators and various links. The websites are very easy to navigate. Papa John’s seems to be the most out-of-date site.
Images: Images are used on each of the websites. These offer promotions and new menu items by the restaurants.
Author: Company employees.
The websites are very similar. Papa Johns stands out the most. This may be because they have delivery features and it’s not the same type of restaurant. Panera, Subway, and Wendy’s each offer many of the same aspects.
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Chapter 8 of Blown to Bits really caught my interest. The “Surviving on Wireless” section on page 262 was very surreal to me. The text states, “A dramatic example of the pervasiveness of wireless networks, in spite of the limits on spectrum where they are allowed to operate, was provided in the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Lower Manhattan communicated for several days largely on the strength of wireless.” I never thought about how Manhattan communicated during this tragic day. Technology wasn’t as developed as it is today yet New York City stayed on top of things and found a way to communicate.
I was surprised to read about how the government tried to control censorship on television and radio. I knew that the government regulated these networks but they had struggled with someone such as Howard Stern. The government really cannot censor every radio or television show. There are always loopholes and ways to break the rules. And would censoring these networks further make any real difference? This section of the text reminded me of how controlling and power-hungry the government can be. Censorship has come a long way over the years. Television shows are now less censored and I feel that they will become less censored as the years go on.
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I think that the copyright issues related to digital media have become more complex since this book was written. Every digital media website has some type of rule or standard when it comes to copyrighting. In this way it has become more complex for the websites instead of the consumer. I think that people and websites have definitely learned from their mistakes in the past. It is way more difficult to download music illegally these days. Obviously, it can still be done but something like Limewire no longer exists (at least not that I know of). I personally only use Pandora and Spotify. There’s no longer a need for me to illegally download music. I think this is a good way for artists to make a living. Their music is still out there in the world but Pandora or Spotify are not illegal modes of digital media. iTunes also comes in handy when looking for music. They offer a radio similar to Pandora. It really isn’t necessary to illegally download music anymore.
People will always find a way to override the copyright of digital media. I don’t think anything is really copyrighted. There’s always one just like it or someone stealing from it. Copyrighting is a nice idea but I think in years to come copyright issues related to digital media will be even more complex then they are today.
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First off, I love the term crap detector. I do trust Rheingold as the author of this book. When reading books I often feel like I’m in the author’s head. In Rheingold’s case, I definitely am. He makes me look at things differently and think about people in a new way. The text also seems trustworthy because the author uses quotes to support his thoughts and theories, like the Ernest Hemingway quote on page 77. This type of style seems trustworthy to me. It also makes Rheingold relatable to his readers. I’m a fan of Hemingway and I can appreciate Rheingold’s decision to include his quote.
My “experience and engagement” are shaky on this topic. I enjoy reading so my experience with this book as a text has been more than enjoyable. Though, I am not experienced in the online world and some of Rheingold’s words go completely over my head or make me feel like I need to immerse myself into my computer and never return. The style of the book is engaging as well as Rheingold, but the information itself loses me too often. I’m not sure how I could apply this to information-seeking online.
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Koan 5: More of the Same Can Be a Whole New Thing did not provoke great doubts in me. This topic reassured many of the thoughts I already had about technology. When something grows it seems as if its staying the same. But in reality i’s changing as it grows. Exponential growth is something we experience everyday. We are changing, aging with every second. It may not be noticeable right now but overtime there will be significant differences. Noticing small changes can be difficult but those small changes are what will make the most drastic changes. Technology is constantly changing and we are always fighting to buy the newest things out there. Information technology itself is always changing. I just recently bought an Apple TV and it was shocking to me that it connects to WiFi and not something else. So, then I had to rethink my router because it’s rather old and I didn’t know if it could support my Apple TV. Technology is always changing and advancing even in the slightest ways.
The thought of exponential growth does challenge the way I think. It makes me want to notice things and be more alert. It also challenges me to watch the little changes happening in the world that could become something huge. It’s scary and real.
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The teaching community is a good example! Piracy is always a fear in academics. It’s something that we as students even need to fear. Remix ethics would greatly enhance the teaching community and the materials and products the community uses. In terms of legality I think a remix ethics could broaden some horizons and create less controversy.
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I chose this one too! You make some really interesting/good points. Untagging yourself in pictures is very safe and smart. Even if there’s nothing inappropriate in them. You don’t need to share every aspect of your life with your peers. I think it’s important to post carefully on your own social media pages. It’s sounds weird, but who we are online is who we are in life and we should protect that persona as much as possible.
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It’s really interesting to point out how different things would be without Internet these days. But people survived without it at some point. I feel like the world could be better without Internet to some extent. I think people would definitely use libraries more often and even communicate better with one another. It’s crazy to think about how the Internet keeps us connected without actually physically seeing one another. Last semester I was swamped with applying to graduate schools. Most of the applications were submitted online but I did think about how expensive it would be if I had to mail them all. I have an online profile with each school that lets me keep update with my application status and lets me edit and documents. This is definitely one perk of the Internet. It helps keep things organized and handy.
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You make some really interesting points! I don’t think they should have censored the President either. I actually think censorship is just unnecessary in most cases. If President Bush’s words were censored then where is the hope for anyone else? Of course, the president was controlled by his “people” on what to stay to make him look good. Isn’t that the whole idea behind censorship? Making the world and people look better then they really are? I think it’s better to just be honest and real.
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I thought about Netflix too! The unlimited usage does come with boundaries. I think it’s two people per account for the cheapest account. Something like that? There has to be a gray area when lending out things you have bought and Netflix is the perfect example. The whole world could be using one account if their were no limitations. What you say about books and what the chapter says is also interesting. Is there a limitation on eBooks or books you would buy on a Kindle? I honestly think if you bought it then it’s yours and you can lend it to whomever you choose. Interesting ideas!
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I agree, I like things to be organized when reading! It enhances my comprehension and interest level. Rheingold is definitely organized. I liked that he used headings and sub-headings in his book to organize his thoughts. It seems like you did a lot of research to find out if Rheingold was a credible author. For me, I went for the emotional appeal. I felt that what he was saying and showing his readers was very trustworthy. He engages with his readers in a way that doesn’t seem like he’s trying too hard and I appreciate that.
