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“The difference is moderation: the governance mechanisms that structure participation in a community to facilitate cooperation and prevent abuse.”
This quote illustrates the importance of moderating online communities. What is said online can greatly influence what is done offline. With this, it is important to synergize online rather than breaking each other down.
After trying this Twine game and reading more about them, I realize how difficult they can be. I definitely appreciate the work that went into Ultra Business Tycoon III.
Doing this week's reading!
Document Alpha-Zeta-2 Versus SCP-1172: Double Word Scare
Document Alpha-Zeta-2 shows diary entries of one person, who stays in a room and wishes for human contact and remembrance. The person recalls different events throughout his or her day. These events include seemingly unimportant details about the day; for example, the diary opens by mentioning the writer wanting a snack and later talks about eating a sausage sandwich. The excitement of the entries occurs on day 1,900, when a lizard with a giant on its back breaks down the wall to the writer’s room. I thought that this was an interesting approach for the diary, which I fully believe was a hoax. The entries slowly built to the exciting moment and ended with a sad touch, with the writer stating: “I wish someone would remember me.” The SCP-1172: Double Word Scare article took on a slightly different approach. The writing was much more formal, but it still utilized seemingly unimportant details like the diary entries did. For example, the description explains that there are tiles held in a “linen bag made from thick flax fibres.” I think that this very exact description is used to build credibility and formality, giving the entry a realistic appearance. I believe that the writers of both entries purposefully included these details to appear more credible, since they both will be viewed with some skepticism.
For this post, I listened to the first podcast episode of Serial: The Alibi. I had never heard a Podcast before, so I was curious about the popularity of this type of content. According to the link, podcasts are slowly growing in popularity. A minority of people in the United States listen to them on a regular basis (21% of people were reported to have listened to at least one Podcast in the past month in 2016).
Chapter 5 Writer/Designer
Me: “Hi! I have a couple questions about successful collaboration.”
Dr. Ball: “Great, what do you want to know?”
Me: “How big of a team should you have for a multimodal project?”
Dr. Ball: “It’s best to keep teams small. Try to limit it to between three and five people.”
Me: “What considerations should I have when forming a team?”
Dr. Ball: “Make sure to choose people who are different from one another. Diverse experiences and perspectives are wonderful for projects. Also, remember to be a good group member!”
Me: “I will. Thank you for your help!”
NY Times Slender Man Response
This reading was shocking from the start! I find it hard to comprehend how two preteens could kill one of their friends for no good reason. Until reading this, I did not realize that fiction pictures, videos, etc. could affect people to this extent. I can recall watching Slender Man videos when I was around their age. I remember it scaring me a bit, but I did not feel violent at all after seeing it. I recognize, though, that not everyone experiences things in the same way that I do. I really think that monitoring this online activity should be up to the parents. Websites like Creepypasta Wiki can only do so much to prohibit children viewers from watching material like this. It is the parents and guardians who could actually talk to their children to determine their maturity and responses to the material. If what the preteens said was true (that they actually believed Slender Man was real) there is a greater issue here than one site publishing fictional material. Those children needed help, and it’s a shame that no one saw the signs before it was too late.
Blind Games
A blind child sits alone, hearing the laughter of other kids as they play the latest game. They grow in friendship, while he grows in loneliness. Some make efforts to help him join in on the fun, but their experiences are not comparable, and he still feels the separation. Then, one day, the other children start to play a new game. It is challenging, but for once, the blind boy is able to play and fully engage in the activity. Together, the children learn and play together, and the world is a little bit better for him to live in.
According to chapter 2 of our text, people create the meaning of images. The image above, when interpreted by a millennial, may be seen as funny, dark humor. Those who may not have grown up with memes, though, might view this under a different lens. They may not see the image as comical at all; rather, it may have the opposite effect. This illustrates how important it is to consider the audience when producing similar materials.
#com109 #prompt12
As shown by the meme, people will watch television even when it is not particularly interesting. This represents our cultural standard, which involves watching excessive amounts of television and keeping it on even when we are not actively paying attention to it.
Visual Communication Chapter 12
Visual Communication. Errol Morris Reading!
Visual Communication Chapter 11
Photographers use both natural lighting and artificial lighting to enhance an image. Choices in lighting can also affect the mood of the intended audience. For instance, darker lighting is known to create a more serious, darker impression. This changes the audience’s mood by making them feel somber, dreary, and sometimes even irritated. Lighting can also highlight an element within the image. For instance, a person who is highlighted in an image may appear to be more important, and the audience may feel a stronger connection with that person. An example of intentional lighting use is taking a photograph in the middle of the night, with the only light source being a flashlight. This artificial light could be shining in the face of a young boy, who holds the flashlight. Surrounding him are a group of boys with camping gear, and the dim light reveals shocked expressions on their faces. In this case, the use of lighting would create an eerie effect, and most of the attention would be directed toward the boy holding the flashlight. This illustration demonstrates how lighting can change the mood of the audience, the overall effect of the image, and the direction of focus.
Visual Communications- Understanding Comics
One day, Jimmy ran to the museum. “I see a painting,” Jimmy said. He snapped a picture and left before security could catch him. He glanced down at the picture. “Wait, this isn’t the same! I’m not looking at the painting. This is merely a picture of a painting.” He grabbed a pen and paper, drawing the image of the painting. “This isn’t right either. It’s a drawing of a picture of a painting.” Out of sheer disappointment, he ran back to the museum and stole the painting. That, friends, is the story of how art knowledge led to incarceration.
Visual Communication Chapter 10
The historical components of cartoons help to create meaning. Political cartoons, especially, have historical backgrounds which change the perceptions of viewers. The link below discusses “Fat Cat,” a political cartoon that is geared toward the exposure of corporate greed. The cat in the image symbolizes greed, wealth, and privilege of people who rely on the work of others to fuel their success. When interpreted literally, the cartoon does not make much sense. However, the historical background related to wealthy political donors drastically changes the cartoon’s meaning. The term “Fat Cat” was coined in the United States in the 1920s, and it still represents wealth to this day.
http://nieonline.com/cftc/pdfs/fatcats.pdf
Visual Communication Ch. 8
The ever-exciting world of graphic design began with a fascinating history. It was so exciting, in fact, that I fell asleep while reading about it. Now, you may think: doesn’t that mean that the text was boring? Not at all! My brain just needed a temporary recharge to be able to soak in all of the wonderful information on the five eras of graphic design. Pre-Gutenberg era was the best! Nature and art… combined? I would have never considered to draw the shapes of the things that are around me all the time. This sheer genius astounded me. If you thought that was great, just wait until you hear about the Gutenberg era! The printing press was created, allowing people to create typography, illustrations, and graphic design. Gee whiz! But wait, there’s more! The Industrial Revolution provided me with much more exciting information to study. Words and images were combined in a mind-boggling process. The artistic period came next, having graphic design art styles and new technology combined, allowing people in the 2017 to ruin this progress with distasteful memes and unsightly art choices. This, of course, was also made possible by the digital era. Computers have allowed us to share important information, but more importantly, they have allowed us to share pictures of cats online rather than focusing fully on homework.