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Jessica Eltomi
September 20, 2008
Professor Wesch, M/W 8:30
In February of 2004 a new society was born and it changed the average American’s life in just a matter of days. This social networking website, also known as Facebook, created a new way we look at simple daily tasks like communicating with each other, how we interact with each other and how we think of each other as an individual. Everything revolves around the computer and keeping in touch with distant people only involves a click of a button. Koobecaf is a culture within our culture that has created us and has created an impression we have about everyone. Let’s be honest, we all secretly are a little curious about everyone else’s thoughts, ideas, and quite frankly, their life. Facebook makes it very accessible to “stalk” someone without anyone having any idea that you’re actually a Facebook stalker. Since anyone and everyone can see what you say, do and with who it’s with it can start numerous judgmental accusations. This though is what keeps us connected. Although, some fear the idea of being stalked, Facebook has become a necessity in some individual’s lives simply because they feel the need to be connected with other people. As an American it is insisted that we stay involved in other people’s lives and know what’s going on whether we know them personally or not. Staying connected is what makes Facebook so popular to Americans today. We all feel the need for connection and being connected with Facebook allows this. Through the barrel model we can distinguish exactly what about Facebook creates the need for Americans to log on. The infrastructure keeps us aware and knowledgeable of what’s going on economically. Although, economics may not be the top priority for Facebook users, it definitely is accessible. Facebook users are capable of almost being in the real world while simply just sitting in front a computer screen. Bidding for real products, stock challenges and sports bets are all possible opportunities on Facebook. The infrastructure of Facebook is just a small part of what keeps us connected. The social structure is very important in the Facebook environment. Through this is how we communicate and stay in touch with anyone from all over the world, this is what gives us a sense of connection that we’re all looking for. From the Nacirema we know that love was a very strong feeling and through Facebook we see those same characteristics. On Facebook, we see relationship status’ that keep us up with what love relationships are going on with who. We also see comments and messages to and from other people that express feelings of friendship and love. The social structure is for the most part why most American’s have the need for Facebook. Not only does it keep us connected to other people and ideas that we know, but also it broadens those categories. It becomes very accessible to meet and converse with others that we personally might not know or would not know if it was not for Facebook. Adding applications like chat, friendzii and instant messaging creates a way for us to meet new people and stay connected. However, the superstructure plays a large role in what makes Facebook so popular to us. Being an individual is what makes Facebook what it is. The superstructure allows us to share our beliefs, thoughts, ideas and values. These all can be represented simply by posting a picture. As Americans we tend to judge a book by its cover; therefore, we can look at someone’s profile and come to a conclusion of what kind of person they are. As a Facebook user we can post anything and one simple posting can represent us in multiple ways. Who last posted on our wall, who our top friends are, what bumper stickers we have added, who we’re in a relationship with, what we’re doing in our pictures all bring a little bit of representation to us as individuals. Without Facebook, I feel like I can honestly say that we would know a little less about everyone if we had not had them as a friend on Facebook. Having them as a friend on Facebook creates a small connection between each other because a little more is learned everytime we “Facebook stalk” them. American culture allows this to happen because it is what we’re all looking for. We’re all looking for a way to stay connected with each other in a way that we wouldn’t be able to do without it. It gives us an opportunity to learn about each other and learn about who we all really are as individuals and how we choose to represent ourselves. Whether we personally write on someone’s wall or just scroll up and down a profile, we’re all connecting a little more.
September 20, 2008
Professor Wesch, M/W 8:30
Koobecaf
In February of 2004 a new society was born and it changed the average American’s life in just a matter of days. This social networking website, also known as Facebook, created a new way we look at simple daily tasks like communicating with each other, how we interact with each other and how we think of each other as an individual. Everything revolves around the computer and keeping in touch with distant people only involves a click of a button. Koobecaf is a culture within our culture that has created us and has created an impression we have about everyone. Let’s be honest, we all secretly are a little curious about everyone else’s thoughts, ideas, and quite frankly, their life. Facebook makes it very accessible to “stalk” someone without anyone having any idea that you’re actually a Facebook stalker. Since anyone and everyone can see what you say, do and with who it’s with it can start numerous judgmental accusations. This though is what keeps us connected. Although, some fear the idea of being stalked, Facebook has become a necessity in some individual’s lives simply because they feel the need to be connected with other people. As an American it is insisted that we stay involved in other people’s lives and know what’s going on whether we know them personally or not. Staying connected is what makes Facebook so popular to Americans today. We all feel the need for connection and being connected with Facebook allows this. Through the barrel model we can distinguish exactly what about Facebook creates the need for Americans to log on. The infrastructure keeps us aware and knowledgeable of what’s going on economically. Although, economics may not be the top priority for Facebook users, it definitely is accessible. Facebook users are capable of almost being in the real world while simply just sitting in front a computer screen. Bidding for real products, stock challenges and sports bets are all possible opportunities on Facebook. The infrastructure of Facebook is just a small part of what keeps us connected. The social structure is very important in the Facebook environment. Through this is how we communicate and stay in touch with anyone from all over the world, this is what gives us a sense of connection that we’re all looking for. From the Nacirema we know that love was a very strong feeling and through Facebook we see those same characteristics. On Facebook, we see relationship status’ that keep us up with what love relationships are going on with who. We also see comments and messages to and from other people that express feelings of friendship and love. The social structure is for the most part why most American’s have the need for Facebook. Not only does it keep us connected to other people and ideas that we know, but also it broadens those categories. It becomes very accessible to meet and converse with others that we personally might not know or would not know if it was not for Facebook. Adding applications like chat, friendzii and instant messaging creates a way for us to meet new people and stay connected. However, the superstructure plays a large role in what makes Facebook so popular to us. Being an individual is what makes Facebook what it is. The superstructure allows us to share our beliefs, thoughts, ideas and values. These all can be represented simply by posting a picture. As Americans we tend to judge a book by its cover; therefore, we can look at someone’s profile and come to a conclusion of what kind of person they are. As a Facebook user we can post anything and one simple posting can represent us in multiple ways. Who last posted on our wall, who our top friends are, what bumper stickers we have added, who we’re in a relationship with, what we’re doing in our pictures all bring a little bit of representation to us as individuals. Without Facebook, I feel like I can honestly say that we would know a little less about everyone if we had not had them as a friend on Facebook. Having them as a friend on Facebook creates a small connection between each other because a little more is learned everytime we “Facebook stalk” them. American culture allows this to happen because it is what we’re all looking for. We’re all looking for a way to stay connected with each other in a way that we wouldn’t be able to do without it. It gives us an opportunity to learn about each other and learn about who we all really are as individuals and how we choose to represent ourselves. Whether we personally write on someone’s wall or just scroll up and down a profile, we’re all connecting a little more.
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