Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Week 4:

utube/youtube: been there done that before, some business, some educational, some funny, LOTS of garbage. Some view it as their chance at 15 seconds of fame.
MySpace: ditto.

The web is like anything else that's totally open to the public - buyer beware.
Example: if you are doing research on a topic XYZ-university site is a much better bet for acurate information than "This is my cool page on X!".

Also, there ARE errors on Wikipedia. Just because it's on the web doesn't mean it's gospel. Double check your facts. The internet is everything from National Enquirer type stuff to Oxford University and MIT, always consider the source of the information.

However, if you just want fun, waste-your-time stuff, try www.bored.com!
Popping virtual bubble wrap can relieve tension.

History fun for the day:
Napoleon once won a battle because the bugle boy only knew how to play CHARGE!

1 comment:

peaceful said...

Hi,

Thank you for pointing out the fact that "Just because it's on the web doesn't mean it's gospel."
No doubt, a lot of 'cool stuff' floating out there; nevertheless, one needs to, like you said,
"always consider the source of the information."