Anonymity on the Internet is an oxymoron. No matter
what precautions we take, writing and posting on the Internet are not private activities. Even within the confines of a closed classroom environment, students take a risk. Is that a doomsday prediction, something which will eventually put an end to discussions on the Internet? Facebook, Snapchat...need I say more?
Talking about academic subjects is benign compared to the
myriad of "intimate" conversations taking place across the Web every
minute of every day. People of all ages and writing abilities are scrambling to
post. An entire new language has emerged driven by this online culture.
Analysis is ongoing but the trajectory is more clearly defined every hour as
the millions are pouring their opinions, thoughts, text speak, and more on the
likes of Twitter, personal websites, and groups. Do we have any sense at
all (or does it even matter) that every word we write becomes eternal?
Generations to come, with no effort, will click a key and "know" us.
Amazing or frightening?
Amazing or frightening?
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