Blog v Wiki

Blogs are web pages that are alternatives to publishing with limited collaboration, reverse chronological order, regularly updated posts and, links to other blogrolls, pictures, videos, etc. It gives the author a sense of identity, voice and control over their personal inputs directly through the computer. It allows them to engage with their readers through questions and feedback on a regular basis.

An example of a blogger engaging with their readers can be seen in“Brooklyn Blog Helps Lead to Drug Raid” by Michael Wilson. People around various neighborhoods were able to collaborate on the violence/drug abuse roaming around their specific locations on a regular basis. Through the blog, numerous people were able to engage and provide details of their predicament that lead to the involvement of authorities. In the end, it lead the police department to obtain tangible evidence to make proper arrests through the initial steps of a simple blog.

Wikis is more on the collaborative end that gives the readers a more objective content that is sourced by a group of people as opposed to one person. Wikis for this particular tend to grow rapidly as more than one person can update and edit a particular Wiki at any given time.  The most commonly known Wiki is Wikipedia which can be edited by anyone at any given time though it is highly policed by thousands for its accuracy.

“How to Use Wikis for Business” is an article that depicts the idea on how Wikis are not just known for only being edited and modified but rather on how it has cut down the cost of publishing information thus providing a easier and powerful access to sharing information.  Although Wiki has done it all, I do believe there is always room for improvement. As blogs allow readers to comment and connect with each other, it creates a less hostile environment allowing others to express their opinions and beliefs. Wiki should consider allowing comments within their web pages to be shown publicly through a sidebar or footnotes. Therefore, instead of having to read through numerous pages of comments, you can click on the specific statements to comment and break down any questions in mind.

Convergence in today’s networked world is quite important in our society because it allows us to connect with millions around the globe with the touch of a fingertip. We are able to educate ourselves further through networking through blogs, wikis,social media outlets, etc. Though most use it for entertainment purposes, it is highly educational to say the least and it will continue to shape our world positivity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netflix- The Modern Television

Netflix is currently the new “it” of Hollywood. Whether you’re in the mood for horror films, documentaries on child obesity or even want to watch reruns of Gilmore Girls, it’s all there. The Web itself provides us with infinite amounts of access to fulfill our needs and wants. Netflix, however, takes it a step further. Although it started in 1998 as a DVD by mail service, things have taken a turn as they grew rapidly in the past few years thus allowing them to create their own content. From the economical standpoint, their current revenue estimates just over 6.8 billion allowing them to not only improve but to also innovate the technological facets to benefits both ends of the system. One of the technological innovations is  suggesting movies to consumers based on which movies they’ve watched and how they’ve rated it. Though it seems simple, it’s enough to get the consumer browsing through the options. Socially, it’s allowing people to engage in binge watching TV series without having to wait around a week for the next episode. It gives the consumers more choices, it’s more efficient and be a top choice for people to choose anywhere and anytime. Currently, Netflix has opened its fields to over 190 countries in hopes of making its success go global. With the economical profit, social acceptance and technological innovations, it shouldn’t be too long before it makes a full circle around the globe.