And here is my comment for My Big Fat Greek Rydal:
You have a very interesting blog! I love how effectively you integrate the previous theories we have learnt into the current topic. For instance, I hadn't really thought too much about the connection you make between presentation of the self and CMC. You really seem to understand the impact CMC has had on identity.
I know you mention facework and anonymity, something you could consider is the dramatic effect CMC has had on interaction. The fact that people have been 'hiding' behind anonymity has been the downfall of CMC, and has seen the intense cyber bullying and trolling of online communication today. I highly doubt these bullies would say such mean things to the person's face without the shield that anonymity has given them. Since whatever they say can't be traced back to them at all, they don't worry about the consequences.
Thanks for an enjoyable read - you seem to have a knack for pointing out perspectives people may not have considered.
I know you mention facework and anonymity, something you could consider is the dramatic effect CMC has had on interaction. The fact that people have been 'hiding' behind anonymity has been the downfall of CMC, and has seen the intense cyber bullying and trolling of online communication today. I highly doubt these bullies would say such mean things to the person's face without the shield that anonymity has given them. Since whatever they say can't be traced back to them at all, they don't worry about the consequences.
Thanks for an enjoyable read - you seem to have a knack for pointing out perspectives people may not have considered.
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