Oldham Blog #9

I think that it is crazy to think that online you can be anyone you wish. Since no one can see you face-to-face there is no way to truly tell who you are dealing with online. I have found that because of this people are less shy about things and tend to be more outgoing and bold than they usually would be. These cartoons remind me of the game second life where you can create your own ‘second life’ in a virtual world. Just like the cartoons demonstrate, no one knows your true self and people do things out of character because of this. Although online images can be false, you can also use your online name to create a positive image of who you truly are. So basically, BE CAREFUL and make yourself look good! :)