VIC163H1 Lecture Notes - Suicide Of Megan Meier, Hyperreality, 9Gag
15 Mar 2014
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Andrea - the space of the internet: the hyperreal and the real. Hyperreality is an exaggeration - realer than real. The weight of the internet: 50 grams (the size of a strawberry) How much does the internet weigh? video on youtube. 1 in 3 receive online threats and most do not inform parents or authorities. If adults are involved, it is cyber-harassment. Megan meier - committed suicide because of cyber-harassment. Parents of a friend created fake account to become friends with megan, and then became her friend and used it to spread rumours and lies. This case brought about new legislation regarding cyber-bullying and -harassment. Frequently a particular demographic for a community. E. g. 9gag - young men in college. Animosity between online communities - 9gaggers don"t like 4channers. Band together and become a force outside of their community. E. g. signing a petition, raising money, etc. Has a headquarters, of ces, meetings, etc. just like any other business.
