Digital identity
is and representation is revolved around the concept of the different types of
media platforms, which reveal us to represent ourselves in a certain way
online. This creates a form of ‘digital identity’.
The fact that we
can create digital identity in the 21st century raises all sorts of
arguments. Examples of virtual communities would be twitter, facebook, Myspace,
LinkedIn and even dating sites are ways in which individuals can build an identity
but adding their interests. An advantage
of these sites is that these new media platforms increase faster social
connections for business, advertising, marketing or just pure entertainment.
Creating an identity online allows many individuals to display themselves in a
manner that they may feel confortable, which can possibly lead to a whole new
character. This has its drawbacks as is becomes a risk to believing who your
taking to behind ones computer or laptop.
The downsides to
the development of identities are also digital identities some individuals to
represent themselves in a positive manner if not copy or steal other people’s
personalities. A prime example of this is Facebook when people would call
themselves similar names or nicknames and liking a vast amount of the same interests.
The idea based
around recreation can be argued that it can effect the publics mind psychologically
giving certain insecure people may feel it is alright to take others identity
or have it contrast to their in real life. This has an effect on their
self-esteem and confidence and I say this issue would affect the majority of
the female market aged 16-19, (Helliwell & Putnam, 2004) supports this.
There are also posotive ways of displaying identity online through facebook groups and twitter trending topics. These tools are a great way of finding people with similar interests, hoobies or status and strengthens connections. I think these trending topics and facebook groups are a good advantage as you can interact with people you know for a short period of time if needed. You may not nessarily have to reveal information about yourself if you are not direct friends. Facebook groups allow you to put up queries and questions and other social newtworkers who have similar interests can reply and relate.
On the other hand, there are ways many social networkers reveal information that may have been personal because the digital age. Things such as relationship statuses, age, hometowns, reilgon are all ways of getting to know someone without even interating with them.
As a teenage social networker, I prefer to keep my information protected and reveal as little as possible and not to get to personal. I enjoy interacting with many people in relation to interest and topics, but where relationship statuses, hometown and area codes are concerned I would prefer to keep that to myself. I am very wery of the internet and what I reveal on it as there have been many new reports that have made me quite alert about the society today.
On the other hand, there are ways many social networkers reveal information that may have been personal because the digital age. Things such as relationship statuses, age, hometowns, reilgon are all ways of getting to know someone without even interating with them.
As a teenage social networker, I prefer to keep my information protected and reveal as little as possible and not to get to personal. I enjoy interacting with many people in relation to interest and topics, but where relationship statuses, hometown and area codes are concerned I would prefer to keep that to myself. I am very wery of the internet and what I reveal on it as there have been many new reports that have made me quite alert about the society today.
Helliwell J.F. &
Putnam R.D. (2004) The social context of well-being, Philosophical
Transactions of the Royal Society, 359 (1449), 1435-1446.
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