Monday's Facebook

Technology propriety is an important issue because its the way that society is communicating.
For example, if you were to invest in a stock which would you prefer Trans World Entertainment (FYE, Sam Goody's, and Suncoast) or Apple Corportation (iPod, iPhone, and iTunes)? According to the high pay-off rate from the high asset turnovers and high net profit from the public the answer would be the Apple Corportation. It is important to understand the demand of the public because the more you know what the public needs, the farther you will go in life ethically and legally. This can also include running for government positions as well as operating your own businesses. Facebook and Textmessaging is no different. It is important to learn these trends just like multicultural language (Spanish to Japanese) because once you learn the communicational skills from these sites you are more likely to get farther in the society.

I think that text messaging has been a trend that was invented by the slaves that has been going on for many years and still years to come. The abbreviations that I read are not "new" to me as considered by most professional people these days. This type of writing was developed by slaves because they would either try to pronounce what their owner would say but couldn't or used codes to get to the north (which was considered to be the "free land" at one time ). People use text messaging to either be cool (like Kanye West) or to use codes that only certain people would know like (Klass's medical school education). Text messaging should not be viewed as "bad language", unless its really necessary. This all goes back to discourse community. For example, if you were working for the Toledo Blade or Times Magazines you would want really professional english, where as if you were talking to your friends on Facebook you would use little words, or text message, because you and your friend are more likely to understand each other. Another reason why text messaging is important is that you use it if you are writing programs such as the Computer Science classes. For example, if you type in "color.Name.text" your progam won't run properly, but if you type "color.Name.Txt" your program is more likely to run. In general terms if two people or things clearly understand each other no matter what they say (even if it is bad english) they clearly know how to successfuly communicate with one another, and thats whats important in society.

I believe that texting and Facebook should not be considered two seperate examples, however the two communicational devices that were brought up for this discussion should go hand-in-hand. In Facebook if you read the walls real closely they have text messaging as well. however there are limitations. If people don't feel a communicational connection or if certian people have "rules" (such as communicating effectively with out textmessaging) they may delete you as a friend or not accept your job applicaton. Textmessaging and Facebook are quite similar in cases that they have their own indeterministic (free will) beliefs on how the world operates on communication. Both articles state that the misuse of handling these discourse community communication skills may lead to serious consequences. However I do not believe that communicating in either way is purely bad. In my opion you should be aware on Facebook that everyone can see your pictures in one way or another (whether if you post it as a head picture or if you get it from an acquaintance). I am not saying you should not trust anyone, but be careful what you put up because it may cost you your future career. My persuasive solution would be that you should share with your friends your "good crazy times" by printing them out, and post things that are more likely not to get you in trouble.

I believe that propriety is judged universally and case-by-case basis at times depending on the presenter of the class. In some cases the judge universally may sometimes stereotype (or even give defamatory discrimination lectures) on how cultures operate. I believe propriety can't be purly understood unless there is a clear consistent method that backs it up with the case-by-case basis. The more you understand society, the more likely you will be able to make the right investment for your future. In my conclusion the consitution, teachers, and friends may show you the right way to live, but its your choice on how you will live you life.