Thing 5

1. Which social journal did you choose? Why?

I chose Twitter, because I already had one. I originally signed up a VERY long time ago, because I wanted keep up with my favourite musician’s (Amanda Palmer) upcoming releases and her blogs and whatnot. I followed one person forever – THEN I found out that Twitter was this giant fad and all the kids were doing it. I did the same thing with MySpace – Signed up when it was a fledgling website, and was friends with one person until it blew up!!! I should get into the stock market.

2. What is unique about the online journaling experience?

I suppose at the beginning it was that you could give little blips about yourself all day long. Now there isn’t much uniqueness left. Now everyone is typing whatever they want – As long as it fits along the edge of a ruler.

3. Can you see this having some application to schoolwork or professional development?

In my heart of hearts – I hope not. But professionals could use these sites to update what they are working on as they are working. It could be a useful organizing tool and also a communication tool for shorter messages. Eventually, we’ll get back to monosyllabic conversations and grunts – And all films will only be 10 minutes long, because we really just can’t stand to sit still for 90 minutes . . . That’s absurd.

4. What are some ways that these tools could be used for evil, instead of good?

Those who become addicted to Twitter may fall under a spell in which they must constantly update their status. “I woke up.” “I rolled out of bed.” “I’m walking to the bathroom.” “Urinating now.” “Not washing my hands.” “Brushing my teeth.” “Walking downstairs.” “Walking toward the fridge.”
See? --- That would be an emulation of the true essence of evil.

Until next time, this is Kaitlyn King saying,

   -"Good-Bye"