Over the past week, I have struggled on what topic to write for this first project. I have questioned myself millions of times what exactly is my role in the digital culture? Moreover, I even told my fellow classmates, "hey, I don't really have a digital role, all I do is check my e-mail, my myspace, and facebook." But it is clear I do have a role in the digital culture, I just wasn't realizing it. Technology has definitely changed my life in manys ways I can't even imagine. So for project 1, I have decided to write my paper about the dangers of online dating and how this has affected me. Although this may be a controversial issue for some, I hope to support my reasons by using my past experience of online dating. This is such a tough issue for me to talk about, but I truly want to share this experience to everybody because I want people to know that technology can also have its negative effects. Besides the negative impact technology has placed on me, I am willing to understand and listen to others on how technology has played a positive role in people's lives.
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Your cat is so cute! And, I agree. Technology has both positive and negative aspects. I know of several people who have had bad things happen to them through technology. Identity theft is a huge issue, and one that most are aware of, but think it will never happen to them. I know you said that you had a bad experience due to online dating, which I'm sure can also be a positive or negative thing, depending on who you meet. However, this can sometimes be a problem no matter how you meet. But I think that technology can benefit a person who wants to constantly contact or stalk you; because you met online, this person would have all your online info. That could make it difficult to break away from that person. You have a good topic, with a lot of controvery; should be an interesting read. Keep us posted.
great topic to use. i have had many friends who have dated online, some wih results, others with severe problems. Keep thinking through your ideas. Posibility for a teriffic paper and a good arguement.
I met my wife online, married for nearly seven years. Internet paranoia is overhyped.
This is interesting in the question what about technoloy is more of less dangerous than any thing else. My best friend met her husband online, but another friend was stalked by someone she met online. It is certainly easier to stalk someone using technology because we leave so much of a trace. It is also easier to lie to someone, to be someone you are not. Often when we meet people we have instinctual reactions to them, this is almost impossible online. I also think Craig brings up a good point, is online dating inherently dangerous, more so than regular IRL dating? Or it it just more hyped? You may have to find some stats, but I think it is a good topic.
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