Alright so in class I know I was referenced as trying to be positive but I just wanted to clarify that I'm not trying to be all sunshine and butterflies about everything. I agree that we have to be critical about the Internet and developments and all the rest. When I suggested that we look at the positive I meant that maybe we should check out more of the stuff worth knowing. Stuff that we can use or that might help us out. There are a couple sites that I thought would be cool to check out. First off I like how the Internet can raise awareness all around the world. I'm sure all of you got the invites on Facebook for "One Day Without Shoes" sponsored by TOMS. I don't know if anyone noticed that I wasn't wearing shoes on Thursday but this day was started to raise awareness of the amount of children that go without shoes. For anyone who doesn't know, TOMS is a site that sells shoes and for every pair purchased they donate a pair to a child in a third world country. I just think that the Internet enables us to know so much more than before and participate in little things like this. Yes, I know that my not wearing shoes for one day probably didn't do a whole lot for a child in need, but I'd like to think that the 1/4 million people that participated at least began to raise awareness and maybe made a difference. It just gives us so many more opportunities and I think that's what I meant when I said I wanted to focus on the positive. I want to know more about the sites that give me little opportunities to get connected or informed or help someone out.
Another website that I thought was cool is this site called KickStarter. It's a site that gives people opportunities to raise money for projects or endeavors. I know of KickStarter because my friend is trying to raise money with her friends from home for their mini web series. They get to post videos and give descriptions of the plot and their ideas so that people can learn about it and donate if they want. They have a set amount of time (like 100 days) to get people to pledge their goal of $3,000. This site is cool because it gives people a chance to do something they otherwise wouldn't be able to. Some people might think its dumb but I just like it okay! Gosh sorry for trying to see the good in stuff! I'm an optimist and I can't help it. So everyone just be happy! Maybe it is all about sunshine and butterflies!
PS if anyone wants to check out my friends project (and maybe wants to donate a few bucks!) here's the link Small Timers
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I agree with you, the internet can be used to generate money and awareness for many causes/dreams/ideas that would otherwise fall through the cracks! Stay positive!
ReplyDeleteEmma and Martine, the I agree with both of you that the Internet is truly a great way to raise awareness. I know many projects, for example Relay for Life, that could not raise half the money they do without the Internet. The internet makes it easier for people to donate money rather than mailing it.
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