Parenting, Privacy and Control

Yesterday, we watched on Mr. Laposky's class a very interesting film about the internet. I saw a very interesting subject on the film, that there is really no privacy on the internet. I have to state, not only that fact is true, but, that internet is incredibly dangerous. I am going to be honest and say that I really would not give my passwords to my online accounts to my parents, I really do not have anything to hide, but, I just want some privacy. However, with this said, I have to say some people may have to actually do that. The film contained portions of a television program that investigated the cases of people being stalked by online predators. This film will really inform the parents of the programs, but, will cause some commotion with their children. There is a lot of danger on the Internet and it needs to be prevented if the person does not know what to not do on the internet. In conclusion, a program like this may be directed at the people who really are hiding something, and to them, the parents may get those passwords.

Identity Play

Yesterday, we saw a very interesting film about internet. There was an specific subject I would like to discuss, posting personal information on the web. This is a very clear and normal thing to respond to, at least that's how I think, I do not post personal information about myself. I really try to not post anything about myself, perhaps my name, but I would not post any photo of myself or birthday on my profiles. First of all, I know the dangers of posting something online, that is why I keep the Internet a serious business. Some people will surely think I am a weirdo, I really don't care about their thoughts...or them. I really direct my profile information to myself...how odd is it, right?. I know many people could view my profile, but I know would not like to, that is why I make an effort to input only lame and untrue information about myself. I really think that people who make up an internet dual identity truely do not have a life, just like myself, but I am reffering to the people that invent facts just to show how they "not" are. I have to get to the conclusion that people simply have to be aware that a little more info than needed and they can get into some serious trouble.

Social Networking -- Keeping in Touch

Yesterday, we almost finished watching this film about the internet evolving influence on the people, it was cool. So, there was a very interesting subject with regards the "online conflicts" with other people. I really think this conflict is in fact bad, why?, you are insulting someone that most probably you would not insult in person. What this "tactic" does is only make up an image of the aggressor being such a "bully", well, he really is just a coward with some spare time. I would have to say, online "junk talk" only does harm to the people, to be honest, I would not mind, but, there are many people who do get offended. I haven't done this, since I really do not use the internet to really "communicate" a lot, and I am planning to not do this either. To conclude, this internet conlfict thing really hast to stop for the good of the internet community.

Growing Up Online

I have to say that on this constantly evolving world, reading a book, such a traditional custom is simply fading out. The times are changing and so the teachers, the mentors, have to get use to this modern times. This kid reads summaries, so what?, he is still finding out about of the story. I have to say this is not cheating, if someone would try to stop the thousands of people who do it it wouldn't be possible, it would be opression. The people simply have to get use it and use the good things from old customs just like reading and apply them to the modern times. I have to say, I still read the whole book, and I probably would still do it 'till the day I die, but that's just me. The only thing I hope from the future is that education and its rewards prevail for some good time.

Internet at Home

A computer is different from the television because you can interact with it, whereas the televison can only be watched. A computer is different from the radi0 in that you may see the computer, there is a visual, you can only hear the radio. A computer is different from magazines in that you can watch actual videos, whereas in the magazines, only pictures. A computer is different from a book in which you can hear things like music, on a book you can only read.
There are about 6 computers at my home. The computer is used for practically everything. Everyone on my house uses a computer. There is only one desktop which is set on my brother's room, all the other computers are laptops. My parents use the computer a little, my brothers and I use the computer for a lot of time. The computers are really good.

Winter Vacations

This three week holiday I really did not do anything productive. At the beginning of the vacation period I completed an english assignment. Then the rest of the time I played a childish videogame called Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time. So basically I would sit and wait 'till Christmas day just playing videogames and watching TV nonstop. During the vacations I slept very late in the night and I also did not sleep for two days straight for a killer insomnia. I really enjoyed my vacations even though it may be considered a total waste of time.

Talking about Christmas in Mexico and more specifically in Puerto Vallarta, the climate ruins the whole day. I had a very normal Christmas with my family, ate turkey and other stuff, but the heat simply ruined the "special" day. When I actually finished eating I actually just went up to my room and fell asleep 'till like 8 a.m of the other day. Then again I will have to note, my Christmas was a pretty average one, but it may be considered extremely lame by others.

This last year I concluded the 2009 in a very lame way. My family oranized a average party for the celebration of the new year, then again I just ate and went to sleep, I slept before 12 o' clock, I didn't even wait 'till 12. So, I basically welcomed the new year by waking up the other day and having breakfeast in a very normal way. In conclusion I had a pretty average holiday, and It was nice to take a break off of school.

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