How do the concepts and findings in these sections (introduction, sections 1 & 2) of the OCLC report reflect your view of the socially networked world in 2013?
The OCLC report discussed the point of internet users becoming information producers rather than information consumers. Taking in to account this report was published six years ago my anecdotal evidence would be this is even more so.
News and current affairs programs now call for the public to upload video and news stories to social media which they incorporate in their news bulletins on television. Live feeds on programs such as Q and A include tweets from viewers live on the show, encouraging more banter to be tweeted in response.
The increase of reality television programs with viewer polls, tweets, and Facebook comments creates social networking opportunities between users with shared interests.
The report mentions MySpace which no longer seems to be used much anymore. And the omission of Twitter and Instagram are a sign the report is somewhat dated. This led me to ask where would twitter and Instagram fit between the defined social networking and social media. I believe they are aligned with social media as users primary purpose is to publish and share content.
De Rosa, C., Cantrell, J., Havens, A., Hawk, J. & Jenkins, L. (2007). Sharing privacy and trust in our networked world: A report to the OCLC membership. Dublin, Ohio: OCLC.
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