Lasn asks us if there's any real basis for the identities created online, and I'd have to say yes. To a point. People say how freeing it is to be online and they can really be themselves because they're too shy to say certain things in real life. Well is that really you then? Wouldn't you consider that being fake, if it's not how you'd act in real life? I think the internet was supposed to be a helpful thing, but has expanded to create this virtual world that will ruin the real one. IT'S NOT REAL. For every one person that is true about who they are online, there's atleast a hundred fat, old men getting off on these girls that pour their heart out on the internet. It's so easy to be taken advantage of on the internet. The internet does make staying connected easier. Facebook allows you to search for people you maybe haven't seen for years. You can chat on your own terms.
One in five relationships starts online, according to match.com. What happened to high school sweethearts, blind dates, or match makers helping a friend out? How did people meet before the internet? I met my fiancee when we were fourteen. We live together, we have a child together. THAT is real life. I would kill the husband, father of the twins on the documentary. It's so consuming to have one baby, I cannot imagine twins. And then to have a husband who'd rather sit on the computer then spend time with his family. It's disgusting. I think it's sad that people sit and waste away in front of the computer in their chatrooms with all of their "friends," embrace life and embrace the REAL people in it. People say they're criticized in the real world, but do you really think those people give a shit about your woes? Your deepest, darkest secrets? The internet just enables your online boyfriend to have ten online girlfriends. Come on, there's only a handful of people you can trust in the world, and the chances of them being online are sooo slim. I don't know, like everything, you can't generalize the entire online community into perverts with nothing better to do with their time. But in my opinion, don't waste your time. Earth is a beautiful place, it seems silly to hide from it.
To be honest with you, the world is often NOT a beautiful place with "awesome, wonderful, real people that you can trust." Sure there are some "real"people out there that I can share things with. But how are they any different from people online? Also, if you are more outgoing online then you are in "real" life, I don't consider that being fake at all. I think everyone just acts different in different situations. For example, I'm more comfortable and outgoing with my closest friends then I am around strangers. Does that make me fake? I don't think so.
ReplyDeleteAlso, not everyone on the internet is hiding from the world. Maybe they want to expand their network of friends. The internet gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, whenever you want.
People on the internet are no different than people in the "real" world. Some are jack***es and other are the most trusting people you will ever meet. Its the same thing that you find out here.
Its okay that he decided to play games as a bachelor, but as soon as he had twins it should be time for him to put down the games and focus more on being a father, but at the end of the movie when he stated something along the lines of its just their way of having their own time, the equivalent of going to the bar, or watching sportscenter. That somewhat put it into perspective to me and I kind of got where he was coming from, but still I think at that age its time to put down the game and focus on his family.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with Madison on her discussion because I felt the same exact way. It made me furious to see his wife allow him to basically treat her like crap by playing video games non stop. Did he ever take time out to take her to dinner, go for a walk, or do something in her own interest, absolutely not. Honestly, my girlfriend would probably punch me in the face if I asked her to sign on to a damn video game when I got home from work. It really is ridiculous, but it is what our world is coming to with this "virtual world." I can't believe that the wife allowed her husband to walk all over her like that, it really makes me sick. The fact he will continue to play those games around 3 times a week with twins is disturbing as well. How do you think those kids are going to be when they grow up? Instead of their dad taking them to the park to play, they will be eathing cheese puffs on the chair right next to him with a gameboy in their hands!
ReplyDeleteHow is playing a video game a few times a week any different from watching TV or reading a book? As long as he is taking care of his children and focusing on them I think it's perfectly fine to play video games in his down time. Now if he starts to neglect his family for them, then he's an ***hole and I would kick him to the curb.
ReplyDeleteI think that these games are not a problem until they beging to affect people's everyday lives. If these things are done in moderation I do not see any problem with the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteYou make extremly good points and I couldn't agree more. You should not go looking for love online. Go out and meet people, spend time face to face. Don't say you "fell in love" with someone you play online games with because it is not possible. You do not know that person, you know their gaming character. This video made me angry as well, and I am glad other people agree.
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