Some of you may be aware of the frenzy that was stirred by the media and responses to danah’s entry regarding ‘Viewing America’s class distinctions through Facebook and MySpace’, posted on June 24. danah has now reflected on this experience and her entry explores how blogs are a form of thinking out aloud and not a formal piece of writing with many citations and references. I suppose as many of us reflect on our blogging experience, we engage in blogging to make connections with people who are also thinking about similar issues, want to share, debate and learn from others. For me, this blog is a response to my filters on the complex world as I bring into one place bloggers and thinkers who are grappling with similar issues. I find this a very useful mechanism to clarify and take forward my own thinking and to also share that with you.
BTW, if you haven’t registered to see danah in the flesh in Australia next week, its not too late. Registration online is still available. Don’t miss out!!
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Thanks for summarizing for me Garry!!
Told you this web2.0 stuff is playing with fire
Danah’s response is an excellent example of how to respond to the explosive potential - honest, reflective, no spin.
Maybe one day you will get to write a reflection like that!!
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