The internet has allowed everyone to be connected socially through virtual means. It can easily connect people of similar interests and backgrounds. People are not the only entities being connected however. One of the most popular recent programs is Twitter. One of the reasons this program is popular is because it is simplistic and commercial free. Slowly the commercial industry is finding its way into Twitter though. Using programs like Backtype companies have an automated scan set up on Twitter so that when a specific word or set of words is mentioned the scan will pick it up and send an automated message. For instance it has been said if you Twitter about being sick the Xycam company will send you an automated response saying they’re sorry that you are sick and give you a 10% off coupon.
It is good that teachers try to incorporate these tools into their classroom. These programs are the forefront of social networking and digital composition. How much commercialization is okay in class? Right now Twitter is fairly commercial free, but it seems as if a door has been opened. How will Twitter address the issue? Is it wrong for them to block commercial entities from the use of Twitter and if so where do you draw the line? Can media companies use Twitter? I really do not have answers to this, but it does seem to be an impending issue.
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