Sunday, October 4, 2009
http://computerscience1124.blogspot.com/ , According to this blog social networking sites such as second life have had more success than failure and believes it's a good way to socialize, buy and sell through this site, since it uses real money. He or She makes a very interesting point that real transactions are being made through these site but is it social or anti-social? Networking sites may bring people together online but in the real world they may still feel awkward and like strangers when standing face to face with one another, which may just about be to steps backwards. As social creatures, we must remember the art of communication and not just how to speak through typing but vocalizing and being comfortable talking to another person without being shy, scared or timid. The next generation may be bold and brave online but are they weak and scared in the real world? Let's all take a deeper look at the severe long term consequences rather than the short term benefits. What is socializing online doing to the human race?
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Well Jesus Rulezz..... you bring up many interesting points in your discussion about second life, that made it challenging for me to disagree with. I do believe that social networking sites do have a negative impact for those individuals who make computers live their lives. I mean, just about everyone has at least one social networking site that they use since they've come out about a few years ago. However, the computer is now being used not only as an instrument but a dependable mechanism in getting to know others. For example, I have never met you, don't even know your name or how you look, but, through this blogging site we are able to communicate instantly. Even though I do share in the social networking craze via computer, i still now where my boundaries lie and I know when technology is playing too big a role in my life. I don't want to become totally reliant on technology, adn feel as if I have to be on it constantly. I believe that its not bad to be part of any one of these sites, but just that people shouldn't make it their whole lives. Individuals should physically go out into the real world and meet people the old fashioned way and see how much more exciting that method is!
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