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author_by_nightJust now, I read another story on CNN about online interaction horror stories.
While I find it horrible that teen girls are getting themselves into trouble, and more than urge everyone - even if you're an adult - to use caution, I also find it sad that there are more stories of death and deceit than there are stories that highlight successful online interaction.
So I am conducting a study, in which I would like you to tell me how the internet has benefitted you socially. I'm not sure how I will use the information - I will probably just make an additional LJ entry on it, or find a way to incorporate it into an article or paper of some sort.
Some notes:
1. I may not be able to take everyone's stories, but I will certainly try.
2. I won't be taking stories that promote recklessness. Sadly, it probably won't help my point.
3. Just to make a quick disclaimer - I am, of course, not condoning unsafe internet usage. When I get an email from someone I met online that gives their last name, I let them know (as some of you have found out). And I'm very uneasy about some info I have seen people put in their LJ profiles and entries. However, I do think we also have to realize that the internet is not always easy, and has changed people in a good way as well. :) There are so many stories that can be told - so let's hear 'em!
While I find it horrible that teen girls are getting themselves into trouble, and more than urge everyone - even if you're an adult - to use caution, I also find it sad that there are more stories of death and deceit than there are stories that highlight successful online interaction.
So I am conducting a study, in which I would like you to tell me how the internet has benefitted you socially. I'm not sure how I will use the information - I will probably just make an additional LJ entry on it, or find a way to incorporate it into an article or paper of some sort.
Some notes:
1. I may not be able to take everyone's stories, but I will certainly try.
2. I won't be taking stories that promote recklessness. Sadly, it probably won't help my point.
3. Just to make a quick disclaimer - I am, of course, not condoning unsafe internet usage. When I get an email from someone I met online that gives their last name, I let them know (as some of you have found out). And I'm very uneasy about some info I have seen people put in their LJ profiles and entries. However, I do think we also have to realize that the internet is not always easy, and has changed people in a good way as well. :) There are so many stories that can be told - so let's hear 'em!
