Blog 2:
In the virtual network of twitter, the idea of embracing
equality and diversity has serious limitations. Although, users can be based
globally allowing for individuals to express themselves regardless of their
language or perceived power/ status, the perceived influence is most
dramatically evident in western culture (eg, political, celebrity etc.).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter apart from the limitation of only allowing 140 characters per ‘tweet’, twitter has been distributed around the world with other 500 million registered users as of 2012. This virtual network has spans the globe with constant updates to software and distribution made simultaneously, regardless of headquarters being based in the United States only.
Laure McNeill describes in ‘There is no “I” in network, that since the creation of the world wide web 20 years ago the distinctions between real life and virtual have become blurred. Meaning that as technology advances are ability to influence others directly will be limited to virtual networks and anonymity. The concept that as technology increases the authenticity does coincide isn't factual; uses aren't limited to factual behaviour and can misrepresent themselves without consequences.
In the twitter universe there are many communities functions in their own ‘space’, twitter users distinguish their posting using #example that allows others to search specific communities. Structurally this system makes the most sense, however, due to the popularity of some topics rather than others many voices are simply ignored.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter apart from the limitation of only allowing 140 characters per ‘tweet’, twitter has been distributed around the world with other 500 million registered users as of 2012. This virtual network has spans the globe with constant updates to software and distribution made simultaneously, regardless of headquarters being based in the United States only.
Laure McNeill describes in ‘There is no “I” in network, that since the creation of the world wide web 20 years ago the distinctions between real life and virtual have become blurred. Meaning that as technology advances are ability to influence others directly will be limited to virtual networks and anonymity. The concept that as technology increases the authenticity does coincide isn't factual; uses aren't limited to factual behaviour and can misrepresent themselves without consequences.
In the twitter universe there are many communities functions in their own ‘space’, twitter users distinguish their posting using #example that allows others to search specific communities. Structurally this system makes the most sense, however, due to the popularity of some topics rather than others many voices are simply ignored.
References:
Wikipedia, Twitter
McNeill, L. (2012) There is no “I” in network: social
networking sites and posthuman auto/biography. 35, 1.
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