Response to “Twitter Trouble”

Response to “Twitter Trouble”

1.     Do you think that Khadijah’s comments about her teacher, that he “lives at home with his mom, eats fish sticks for dinner, and all he talks about is Star Wars” were appropriate? Explain.

In my opinion, I think that Khadijah's comments about her teacher were inappropriate. I think it is wrong to judge someone based their usual behavior, especially someone of some sort of authority and power. Even though this might be considered as a joke, but teachers have feelings too. If that teacher sees and reads any of these things, he will probably feel very upset since it’s unbelievable that his own student is trying to hurt his feelings.

2.     What is your opinion on the suspension of these students? Was it reasonable for the school board to enforce such a punishment? Why or why not?

Even though this is something inappropriate, but I think the students should not have gotten suspended. If their comments were similar to Khadijah's, it would not be as reasonable to suspend students for tweeting things. I believe that a more just punishment would be a better detention. There are people who do much unkind things that do not receive a appropriate punishment. A suspension was too punitive for teenagers and students at school

3.     How do you feel about the reaction of the students – that they should be able to share their opinions freely? Is it okay to post this sort of thing on social media websites like Twitter?

Everyone has the right to share their opinions freely, including students, but doing it on social media websites might not be a good choice. People have feelings. Excitement, happiness, anger, sadness, and other emotions should always be expressed through specific methods. When it comes to expressing your emotions and feelings about someone through some sort of media, it is very risky. Once something goes on the Internet, it stays on the Internet, no matter how many times you try to delete it. People will always have access to it, and if it is a mistake you made in the past, too bad, you will never have the opportunity to correct it, and your friends and family will always remember.

Response to “Paparazzi : Scandalous?”

Response to “Paparazzi : Scandalous?”

1.     Do you agree or disagree with the way celebrities are treated by the paparazzi?

I disagree with the way celebrities are treated by the paparazzi. The paparazzi are constantly being too involved with these celebrities' personal life. When they paparazzi try to take photos for the sake of publishing the latest news, the paparazzi put others and the celebrities' and their own life at risk. It is dangerous for both the celebrity and the paparazzi. Although celebrities are aware that anything that they do will be published, whether it is something good or not, but they always need to take responsibility for their actions. However, the paparazzi should learn to respect these celebrities' personal life, and avoid publishing false and offending content about their life.

2.     How far is too far?

Intruding and further investing their personal life crosses the line. This makes every celebrity feel uncomfortable and though, since celebrities are humans as well, they all have emotions.

3.     Why would the paparazzi use media networks to their advantage to post personal news about famous individuals? Is this right?

The paparazzi would use media networks to their advantage to post personal news about famous individuals because media networks are commonly used by almost everyone in different age groups. People who use the media network are able to access to the latest news about celebrities, which is much faster and accessible than magazines or newspapers. This isn't right because the paparazzi is displaying false information about these celebrities and invading their privacy.

Kate Middleton

4.     Research an appropriate paparazzi scandal that has occurred within the past few years. Do you agree or disagree with the way the celebrity was treated? Why or why not?

A paparazzi scandal occurred this year, and it was the Duchess Kate Middleton's nude scandal. She was sunbathing and topless, when French paparazzi had taken photos of her and posted them all over the Internet. I strongly disagree with the way Kate Middleton was treated by these paparazzi. Even though the newly crowned Duchess of Cambridge is a popular celebrity draw a lot of attention from public, but it is ridiculous to post her topless photographs since it is inappropriate. The treatment of Kate Middleton by the paparazzi was horrifying, and I hope any similar incidents will not happen again.

5.     How would you feel if someone invaded your privacy (cell phone, laptop, etc.)? Explain.

If someone invaded my privacy, I would feel very upset and disappointed. I don't appreciate people looking through my personal electronic devices, which contain many of my personal privacies just to obtain details about me and use it against me for other purposes. We should always treat people the same way as they would like to be treated, so that any this kind of invasion could be avoided.

Response to “iPhone Crazy..... or not?”

Response to “iPhone Crazy..... or not?”

1)   Are you the type of person that wants/needs top of the line electronics? Why or why not?

In my opinion, I am not the type of people who is eager for the top of the line electronics, unless it is necessary. For example, if the current electronic device I have is no longer compatible for a mandatory update to avoid specific bugs or viruses, or cannot perform the number of tasks that the latest product can, then it would be reasonable to consider purchasing the latest model.

2)   How do you feel about Apple’s bank of material that will be released over time?

I feel the Apple's bank of materials contains products or discoveries that they should've released earlier. However, why didn’t Apple release Steve Job’s inventions after his death? I guess it’s because it would be more appropriate and better way to raise the stocks for Apple.

3)   How do you think the iPhone might change in the years to come? What other applications/functions would you like to see incorporated into new versions?

As time passes, the iPhone will soon evolve into a slimmer and lighter design, also, holograms may or may not be included as a new feature, a new version of Siri, where a hologram would appear and would do the tasks that you ask.