A VIRTUAL DEATH AND A REAL DILEMMA:
I have never heard about the Kaycee blogging hoax until now. But for a joke to last over two years and affected that many people is significant. I don’t know how I would have reacted to the whole situation.
The article did bring up two main perspectives. There is the first perspective of the skeptic who questions everything and does not believe in blogs and online communities being true and sincere. The second is the optimistic that’s views the hoax as a lesson to be learned. Though the blog did fool many people, it allowed them to become motivated and feel hope for her. If fairytales and bring people together, then why not online blogged stories.
I think if I were one of the readers of the blog, I would be the more skeptical view. I hardly ever care about what people post on Facebook or blogs already. It’s just too much information about their life that I don’ really need to know.
-Jossshhuaa
Hi Jossshhuaa,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that I never really care about what other people posts on Facebook but I think that some blogs are interesting to read. I think that a lot of people are not reading as much as they are looking at pictures and video clips. The reason why YouTube and Blogs with only pictures are so popular might be because they consist a lot of evidence and easier to view. I have a tendency to only follow blogs where I can look at pictures and I hardly read what they write. I believe that Internet can be seen as a forum where anyone and anything can be posted and that people needs to read and reflect with an open view and not too seriously.
-Madeleine
Hi Joshua, I agree with you that if I was the reader for Kaycee Nicole Swenson, I would be skeptical view. I was very angry and upset some people would have the heart to make things up when they know leukemia is a serious thing. After reading this article, I became more aware of what people say on their blog because I don't want to get brainwash. In a way, I think it's kind of sad how people are abusing the usage of blogs! Aren't blogs supposed to be a safe place where people can express their daily life and thoughts? Internet should be an honest form and be put in a good usage to seek help and advice.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of the Kaycee blogging hoax either until reading this week’s article. It is unfortunate that something like this happened because I would imagine it had a significant impact on the people who were a part of this community. To create a new persona online is one thing, but to emotionally mess with an online community is unacceptable. I can see how someone might be hesitant to believe anything on the internet and become a skeptic after this, but at the same time there is also the optimistic point of view. Online communities do provide a sense of belonging for a lot of people. It can be a place of understanding, sharing, and learning and provide an outlet for the stresses of everyday life.
ReplyDeleteHEY jossshhuaa,
ReplyDeleteI liked your discussion post for the Jordan article. I had also not heard about this hoax until reading this essay but I can see how stuff like that happens all the time (especially with social networking). This is just a lesson served, not to trust everything on the Internet. When people bring their feelings and emotions with them online, they are likely to be misled. I also agree with you that a story is taken place that can hive hope and motivation to the audience watching. Overall I agree with you, as I also have a skeptical view on the Internet, and even if the stuff is true, who cares? Peace out man!
-Ozzwaldo
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog and I totally agree with you! We are way to busy with the demands of life to follow what someone else is going through, via blog. It was interesting to hear that blogs attract followers that make up a virtual community. I do think that the fact that someone would make up such a lie is very disturbing. I feel for the disappointed community that found out that their emotions were toyed with. Internet, just like any other medium, leaves room for dishonesty and we have to be aware of this if we chose to participate in reading.