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The Pros & Cons of Computer Mediated Communication “Relationships” Ingrid Hodge 09067469 25/10/2011 Alt Ctrl Del Minor: understanding online society Project

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Page 2: Pros & Cons of CMC Relationships1

Introduction

• Definition of CMC

• Relationships & technology

• Pros of CMC relationships

• Cons of CMC relationships

• Sources

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Relationships & technology

Time is slipping

out of our hand

Social media = the new trend

Every body wants LOVE

Relationships hold NO boundaries!

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Relationships & technology

Thanks to technology, love from a distance is easier!

Computer Love

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Pros of CMC relationships

Smaller world=relationships are easy

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Pros of CMC relationships

Cyber society & Love=

Online synergy

Advantage of online world>>>no time limitation

chat All day

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Pros of CMC relationships

CMC allows self expression with no barriers

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Cons of CMC relationships

Self presentation & identity manipulation

Online rape!

Virtual realm problems= Exist =

In the real world

Baym, N (1998), “I am sure

everything that happens online happens offline

too!”

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Cons of CMC relationships

In short CMC relationships can be:

• Misleading• Dangerous• Unfaithful• Manipulating• Affiliated with online crimes