Rock My Network

The first impression that I had of this essay was that it was boring and I was right. I do not the think the style of writing was very creative. I believe that the author got the point across, but even though it was a shorter essay, it was very drab in my point of view. Who the hell seriously cares that much about thier online life? I know it can be fun and somewhat addicting to chat online but you are limited in what you can do online. I also understand that my-space and facebook are useful in interacting with others and meeting new people but the author in this essay made it quite clear that she is uncomfortable meeting people face to face and that she has trouble enjoying herself and really connecting with others at social events. I guess it depends on your personality but I would much rather be there in person.

I can relate to her on one aspect; I agree that it is sometimes hard to learn about people at large social events because nobody wants to sit down and chill with just a few people when there are a hundred others to meet. I think that social parties are a little too impersonal for someone like the author. Still, if you want to meet people and learn about them, you have to be expressive and socially comfortable; obviously, the author is uncomfortable with his social status or he would not rely on cyber-friendships.

Personally, I have always had a yahoo name and I had an aim name once too but I have never truned down a party or social gathering to check my blog on my space. Seriously, I know that people chat online all day and night and the thought sickens me. You can't be real with a person online, nor can you develop any true firm relationships. There's enough sickos and complusive liars out there to fill a person's head full of bullshit. Yea it is good to talk with friends but going as far as Second Life, seems childish to me. I have pity for the people that spend Saturday night talking to people like Sweetlips_2009. The point is, there is a world of experience out there and we cannot live it virtually; we have to be there "firsthand!"

1. Isn't it kind of lame to scroll facebook all day in hopes of finding new friends with appealing pictures and funny pages?

2. Do some people rely on online networks to meet people because of self-esteem problems?