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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
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Introduction
• Definition of CMC
• Relationships & technology
• Pros of CMC relationships
• Cons of CMC relationships
• Sources
Definition of CMC
Howe, D (2010) “CMC” Communication between people, that take place through, or is facilitated by, computers and the internet.
Definition of CMC
Most people in this world today, communicate via CMC
Ever thought of Online
Relationships???
Relationships & technology
Time is slipping
out of our hand
Social media = the new trend
Every body wants LOVE
Relationships hold NO boundaries!
Relationships & technology
Thanks to technology, love from a distance is easier!
Computer Love
Relationships & technology
How does it
happen?
Relationships & technology
So technology adds value to
your personal life in today’s society!
loveshare
chats
technology
Pros of CMC relationships
Smaller world=relationships are easy
Pros of CMC relationships
Cyber society & Love=
Online synergy
Advantage of online world>>>no time limitation
chat All day
Pros of CMC relationships
CMC allows self expression with no barriers
Pros of CMC relationships
Some benefits:
• Instant communications• Cheaper connections across the world• Online face to face relations• Ability to be someone else• Share & interact on online community• Chance for dishonesty • Looks are not important • Overcome shyness
For every good
there is an equal
bad!
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!”
Con of CMC relationships
People are not who they say they are
What seems sweet @ 1st Can be bitter in the end!
Who you think are your friendsCan be your biggest enemy!
Social media =
Easy access to your personal life!
Living a double life
Cons of CMC relationships
In short CMC relationships can be:
• Misleading• Dangerous• Unfaithful• Manipulating• Affiliated with online crimes
CMC relationships
2nd life/ chance
What may be the future of relationships in this cyber society?
How you like to experience life the way you will never live it?
Virtual world = real life experiences
Sources
The free online dictionary of computing (2010). Howe D. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/computer+mediated+communication
Baym, N (1998). Effects of online relationships. UWM.https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/eamabry/www/course/com813/anstey3.htm
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