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Koobecaf Essay
Tisha Andrews
Koobecaf is it a social network meant solely for the joy of entertainment, or is it more? Could it be a glimpse of what the future holds? Is it possible that future generations will look at koobecaf as the only way to reach out to others, to develop a since of individuality, a way to express who they truly are?
As I entered the world of Koobecaf I was mesmerized by the diversity of people, their likes and dislikes, their entire sense of being fitting onto one page in the truly immense world of cyberspace. As I browsed their world I noticed that it wasn’t just the individual expressing themselves but groups of strangers coming together to let the world know what they believe. As if creating their own cultures, supporting those who shared in their beliefs and shunning those who do not. I saw friends exchanging invitations for a thing they called waves, inviting one another to play games with them, and also saw them buy one another as pets. On the other hand I also saw people being “poked”, bit by zombies, and growing drugs. I was shocked at the variety and explicit nature of some of the things I viewed.
I continued to explore intrigued by the happenings surrounding me. I found that many of the individuals had numerous “friends”. It seemed the people of Koobecaf felt compelled to gather and be accepted by people that they considered similar to themselves, whether they knew the true person behind the page or not. I began realizing that the definition of the word “friend” was completely different then that of which I am acquainted. As my journey continued I also began to feel the urge to become one of them, to let the world of Koobecaf know where I stand and what my views are. It was as if the idea of becoming a Koobecaf resident would better my sense of individuality in someway. It was appealing to be able to share my views and interests with the world yet holding back what I didn’t want people to know. I began to also understand the Koobecaf definition of friendship. In their realm the more invitations for friendship and acceptances of friendship you have the better your status will become. You are able to continue passing on your views and interests through “waves” and in return receive rewards in the form of virtual prizes and money. It seems in Koobecaf, as in the real world, the true intentions of their people are not to always become true friends, but instead gain status through acquaintances and connections.
Throughout my visit I experienced many different feelings. I began questioning this land of Koobecaf and the effects it will have on future generations who continue joining in, buying into the alienation in which it creates. Will Koobecaf become the sole means of socialization in society? Where will this lead our future generations? What kind of world will this become if we continue diving deeper and deeper into the idea of koobecaf, of cyberspace, in general? I believe, as I’m sure many others would agree, that this is not what we have intended for our children, nor our children’s children. The idea of social networking for the sole purpose of entertainment is very appealing, and as I found fun. Unfortunately, when it becomes more, when people (as well as children) find themselves on there morning, noon, and night watching people, poking people, sicking zombies, and growing drugs then I believe we have entered yet another realm.
I fear if this domain of Koobecaf continues to grow, as I believe it will, we will be faced with yet a more difficult problem. I would suspect many would become more and more disengaged, and withdrawn, becoming more involved with the virtual world then the world in which we live.
Tisha Andrews
Koobecaf is it a social network meant solely for the joy of entertainment, or is it more? Could it be a glimpse of what the future holds? Is it possible that future generations will look at koobecaf as the only way to reach out to others, to develop a since of individuality, a way to express who they truly are?
As I entered the world of Koobecaf I was mesmerized by the diversity of people, their likes and dislikes, their entire sense of being fitting onto one page in the truly immense world of cyberspace. As I browsed their world I noticed that it wasn’t just the individual expressing themselves but groups of strangers coming together to let the world know what they believe. As if creating their own cultures, supporting those who shared in their beliefs and shunning those who do not. I saw friends exchanging invitations for a thing they called waves, inviting one another to play games with them, and also saw them buy one another as pets. On the other hand I also saw people being “poked”, bit by zombies, and growing drugs. I was shocked at the variety and explicit nature of some of the things I viewed.
I continued to explore intrigued by the happenings surrounding me. I found that many of the individuals had numerous “friends”. It seemed the people of Koobecaf felt compelled to gather and be accepted by people that they considered similar to themselves, whether they knew the true person behind the page or not. I began realizing that the definition of the word “friend” was completely different then that of which I am acquainted. As my journey continued I also began to feel the urge to become one of them, to let the world of Koobecaf know where I stand and what my views are. It was as if the idea of becoming a Koobecaf resident would better my sense of individuality in someway. It was appealing to be able to share my views and interests with the world yet holding back what I didn’t want people to know. I began to also understand the Koobecaf definition of friendship. In their realm the more invitations for friendship and acceptances of friendship you have the better your status will become. You are able to continue passing on your views and interests through “waves” and in return receive rewards in the form of virtual prizes and money. It seems in Koobecaf, as in the real world, the true intentions of their people are not to always become true friends, but instead gain status through acquaintances and connections.
Throughout my visit I experienced many different feelings. I began questioning this land of Koobecaf and the effects it will have on future generations who continue joining in, buying into the alienation in which it creates. Will Koobecaf become the sole means of socialization in society? Where will this lead our future generations? What kind of world will this become if we continue diving deeper and deeper into the idea of koobecaf, of cyberspace, in general? I believe, as I’m sure many others would agree, that this is not what we have intended for our children, nor our children’s children. The idea of social networking for the sole purpose of entertainment is very appealing, and as I found fun. Unfortunately, when it becomes more, when people (as well as children) find themselves on there morning, noon, and night watching people, poking people, sicking zombies, and growing drugs then I believe we have entered yet another realm.
I fear if this domain of Koobecaf continues to grow, as I believe it will, we will be faced with yet a more difficult problem. I would suspect many would become more and more disengaged, and withdrawn, becoming more involved with the virtual world then the world in which we live.
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