Posted by: Fez December 17, 2011
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http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/please-stop-sharing/?src=me&ref=general
Like the fact that this article brings to light the narcissism embedded in over-sharing in social networks such as facebook and twitter. It's amazing how people fight for privacy but at the same time a lot of people are willing to share their whereabouts on facebook, twitter, and geosharing etc. It's also strange how some people will go on and share pictures (mostly photoshopped) of events as simple as them eating breakfast, why? Is it the attention factor, the 3 minutes of fame? I feel like these sites have their own reality that is a reality away from the real reality. Plus, I think the worst part that we can all admit to is rampant stalking that goes on on facebook and reaching conclusions about someone just based on their facebook profile, which I think furthers superficiality and shallowness.
On the other hand, It does have its pros as well, it helps people keep in touch and network. We are social creatures after all and we do have the need to keep up socially, especially if we're not in Nepal and all of our friends are located sporadically all over the world.
Thoughts?
Like the fact that this article brings to light the narcissism embedded in over-sharing in social networks such as facebook and twitter. It's amazing how people fight for privacy but at the same time a lot of people are willing to share their whereabouts on facebook, twitter, and geosharing etc. It's also strange how some people will go on and share pictures (mostly photoshopped) of events as simple as them eating breakfast, why? Is it the attention factor, the 3 minutes of fame? I feel like these sites have their own reality that is a reality away from the real reality. Plus, I think the worst part that we can all admit to is rampant stalking that goes on on facebook and reaching conclusions about someone just based on their facebook profile, which I think furthers superficiality and shallowness.
On the other hand, It does have its pros as well, it helps people keep in touch and network. We are social creatures after all and we do have the need to keep up socially, especially if we're not in Nepal and all of our friends are located sporadically all over the world.
Thoughts?