Continuing reposted thoughts from Tumblr.
I promised to write about online interactions, so here are some thoughts. The fancy scholarly way to talk about online interactions is mediated communications. This can be anything almost that’s not face to face interactions. Anything from a cell phone call to a walkie talkie exchange. Mediated communications can be different than face to face ones, even difficult. They can also be easier.
I promised to write about online interactions, so here are some thoughts. The fancy scholarly way to talk about online interactions is mediated communications. This can be anything almost that’s not face to face interactions. Anything from a cell phone call to a walkie talkie exchange. Mediated communications can be different than face to face ones, even difficult. They can also be easier.
The types of exchanges I’m talking about are the intersection of the two: mediated speech mixed with actual speech. Talking on the phone about that thing we did in person, asking you on person about that thing you posted on Facebook.
Short aside: this is one of my favorite phrases to which I usually answer, You’re going to have to come to me a bit more specific than that; I post a lot of things on Facebook.
Online exchanges can be less awkward. You have time to compose your thoughts, correct your spelling, consider what you’re saying. I’m so much cooler online is the subject of a funny song. These are not original thoughts, obviously.
Have you ever had a conversation with someone in which they try to act like Facebook didn’t exist? Many people use it, so why should we be embarrassed or uncomfortable about it? Embrace it, own it, joke about it. ‘You’re on Facebook a lot, Jeremy, how do you get anything done?’ (Not easily is the answer.)
Have you ever had a conversation with someone in which they try to act like Facebook didn’t exist? Many people use it, so why should we be embarrassed or uncomfortable about it? Embrace it, own it, joke about it. ‘You’re on Facebook a lot, Jeremy, how do you get anything done?’ (Not easily is the answer.)
I do believe and am hopeful that the two can merge and exist together successfully. Why not? Just be mindful and responsible. After all, mediated communication can lead to face time (online dating, Facebook event you’re invited to).
Next time: In a related vein, a further discussion of online communication, including but not limited to a frank discussion of the MTV show Catfish. But to end, don’t hesitate to laugh and make jokes about something being strange or awkward. Sometimes admitting awkwardness can negate said state of existence.
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