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With blogs, everyone can talk. But is anyone listening?
By: Melissa Appel
Issue date: 11/4/08 Section: News
The other potential downside to online blogs is the loss of personal contact, which some said constricts the affect of the ideas shared through blogs.
"I am not sure any communication on the Internet can equal face-to-face communications," said Luttbeg. "All Internet communication lacks personal experiences between the individuals and encourages people taking stands that they would not be willing to take in face-to-face communication. Exchanges tend to be intemperate."
"Political bloggers should stop blogging and actually do something," said Nathan Abel, a freshman math major.
Rice noted that there are problems with using blogging as a reliable form of communication.
"The downside of blogging in general is that many people on the Internet contribute to the downward spiral of political discourse in America by spreading rumors, innuendo and untruths and by showing little or no respect for their opponents," Rice said.
Nonetheless, Rice encouraged interested citizens to use political blogs and blogs of any form to express their opinions. Rice wants his students to realize there are many benefits to reap from maintaining this form of communication.
"I want [my students] to become better communicators who analyze information and present their opinions clearly and thoughtfully," Rice said.
"I am not sure any communication on the Internet can equal face-to-face communications," said Luttbeg. "All Internet communication lacks personal experiences between the individuals and encourages people taking stands that they would not be willing to take in face-to-face communication. Exchanges tend to be intemperate."
"Political bloggers should stop blogging and actually do something," said Nathan Abel, a freshman math major.
Rice noted that there are problems with using blogging as a reliable form of communication.
"The downside of blogging in general is that many people on the Internet contribute to the downward spiral of political discourse in America by spreading rumors, innuendo and untruths and by showing little or no respect for their opponents," Rice said.
Nonetheless, Rice encouraged interested citizens to use political blogs and blogs of any form to express their opinions. Rice wants his students to realize there are many benefits to reap from maintaining this form of communication.
"I want [my students] to become better communicators who analyze information and present their opinions clearly and thoughtfully," Rice said.
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