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10 Ways the Web Has “Standardized” Emotion

April 23, 2010
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Facebook didn’t consider its users’ maturity levels when it launched the new “Like” feature. I’m happy that users are playing with “Like” because the concept should never be taken seriously. Pages like “in the butt” actually fill me with hope for humanity.Some social networks have tried to “standardize” human emotions.

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But It’s Not My State of Mind

April 6, 2010
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Though the Internet artificially creates equality, we can still learn from inequality and difference, and we should celebrate both the strengths and weaknesses of all locales and cultures. People should love where they come from and share that love with others, especially online. The Internet will become a more colorful place.

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Trust Citizenship, Not Censorship

April 5, 2010
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In July 2009, AT&T issued a statement denying censorship of 4Chan. By blocking access to the site, the company was trying to protect its own services. Regardless of whether the block was an issue of censorship or defense, the story made Internet users think about how Internet access can be restricted.

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But Were Too Afraid to Ask

March 29, 2010
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I have often felt alone, in the minority among friends and colleagues, wondering if I’m crazy, if my ideas make any sense, or if there’s anyone out there who feels the same way that I do. Cue the Internet. It’s a safe space where I can test my ideas on an audience. I can see how people respond online.

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The World Wide Web Is the New Water Cooler

March 15, 2010
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However, what would I do without my Twitter friends? They offer me a form of escape. I am imagining them in other parts of the world, doing different things. They are taking pictures of their lunches, sharing what they are reading online, passing along music recommendations, telling jokes, and offering encouragement.

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Sharing Is Not Stealing When It’s Sharing

January 25, 2010
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The more time I spend on the Internet, the more I wonder if anyone ever has an original thought. During the Renaissance, thinkers and writers were praised for their ground-breaking ideas. Nowadays, when you think you have a great idea, someone else has probably already had the same idea.

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New Computer, New Responsibility

October 19, 2009
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We start to believe that we can get everything we need digitally. Got Internet access? You have the world at your fingertips. Need love? Check out Match.com or E-Harmony. Need an apartment? Visit Craigslist. Need a job? Browse Monster.com.

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