Learning 2.0 Social Learning (Myspace) thing 16

I have so many mixed feelings centering around MYSpace, Facebook or any other social networking both positive and negative. I think it's a great way to meet other people that have similar interests as yourself to share info and also for people to meet other people in general. There is no reason why anyone needs to be alone as long as they have access to these sites. However, I also can see how people can become obsessed or addicted to getting on these sites too. Especially if they are alone. They have people that are listening to them and giving them the attention they feel they need that they may not be getting in their homelife. I think that people need to be aware of this while they are on these sites because it could come between a marriage or any other relationship. For instance, when blogging, one person may be very honest with their information while another person may be using it (MYSpace, Facebook or whatever) as an escape from reality kind of thing and blogging all fictional things about themselves. Their could cause some real confusion between the two "friends". I guess the main thing would be to know why and what you are going to be blogging about (Your purpose) on these programs and everyone needs to be aware that not everyone is who they "seem" to be.

VBPL Learning 2.0 Wiki..Thing 14

After reading the articles I have a better understanding of how useful a wiki can be. I think the article about wikiing with the library made a very good point that by using a wiki to post events in the community and within the library, it will bring in customers that may not use the library at all otherwise. It is also a great way to feel connected to and be part of the community and "keeping up" by reading what others have to say as well as voicing your own oppinion when otherwise you may not be heard. For some people it's much easier to write what they are feeling or thinking rather than say it face to face with other people. I also think that for people who are "shut ins" as long as they have a computer and internet this can be a new life for them to be able to express themselves and be heard. The downside could be as with everything else negative people who's intent is to bring down other people's opinions.