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Video Search, Don-Wrege--Internet-Author-interviewed-by-Robert-Carl-Cohen This interview took place in 1997, and Wrege talks about many of the incredible changes that the internet has brought about. He discusses multimedia as it first began, then goes into discussing how he uses his column to give people information. Setting up links within his writing and allowing people to respond immediately are just a few things that are seen as average today, but in '97 seem almost ground-breaking because of the way Wrege and his interviewer discuss them.

This article discusses how online feedback mechanisms are bringing new meaning to "word of mouth." Through online forums, businesses can reach large audiences at little cost. Furthermore, "individuals can make their personal thoughts, reactions, and opinions easily accessible to the global community of Internet users." The site relates to my project because it references several online communities and discusses how these groups of people use the Internet to communicate. The article mentions Epinions.com, Moviefone.com, and CitySearch.com. These are sites where users can evaluate movies, restaurants, bars, and other businesses. Individuals who visit these sites to read reviews are not concerned with who wrote the articles, but instead the advice that they offer. Therefore, these sites are examples of ways that Internet users are taking advantage of online anonymity to connect with others and to seek their opinions.

Seems to discuss the idea of writing involved in role playing games

Seems to discuss the idea of writing involved in role playing games

This article discussing the correlation between television ratings and fan fiction.

This article discussing the correlation between television ratings and fan fiction.

Developmental Correlates of Role-Playing Ability Discusses Child Development with use of Role-Playing.

Developmental Correlates of Role-Playing Ability Discusses Child Development with use of Role-Playing.

Role Playing: Rehearsal for Language Change Discussing Role Playing as a teaching tool.

Role Playing: Rehearsal for Language Change Discussing Role Playing as a teaching tool.

This blog is written by a published author. He has written and continues to write books about software or code. In this blog post he discusses authorship in terms of open source. He makes an argument about how writing in general should be treated more like open source software is created. I am using his assertions to help development my claims that sites like webook.com are open source communities that allow authors to share ideas.

This blog is written by a published author. He has written and continues to write books about software or code. In this blog post he discusses authorship in terms of open source. He makes an argument about how writing in general should be treated more like open source software is created. I am using his assertions to help development my claims that sites like webook.com are open source communities that allow authors to share ideas.

Michael Mandiberg discusses open licensing on physical objects

This site emphasizes OpenID's role in ensuring the protection of one's identity. The site explains president Obama's endorsement of OpenID as a means of simplifying the use of government websites. The article states that the use of OpenID on government sites will allow users to access information without revealing a great deal of personal information. This article's discussion of the president's endorsement of OpenID does not lead readers to believe that OpenID will prevent user anonymity, but instead ensure users the privacy and security of their own online identities. Furthermore, Obama aims to make government sites more accessible. If Internet users feel that their identities are protected and secure, they will likely feel more at ease and be more likely to take advantage of the information and features offered on sites.

Discusses the role of the press agent in the early 20th century in maintaining public illusions about theater celebrities. The rise of cheap daily newspapers looking for sensational news and human interest stories increased the demand for publicity. This need for news gave rise to false stories designed to enhance the image of the star performer, who often was more than willing to present a certain personality to the public. Publicity for Sarah Bernhardt's 1906 tour was an example of the rising importance of the press agent in the early 20th century.

Terms I should know for my project.

Terms I should know for my project. As with every piece of subculture, fanfiction has its own terminology which should be mastered in order to do a decent job of discussing the subject.

PostSecret creator Frank Warren chats with AppScout about online and offline privacy, and the apparent need people have to bare their souls (to strangers or otherwise)." DISCUSSES HE HAS NEVER HAD AUTHORSHIP ISSUES

This site discusses the negative impact os social networking sites and how the lack of security on the websites can become problematic.

Future Foundation is a UK based company that I worked for as an intern this past summer. One of the projects I worked on was the planning and organization of a client conference. At the conference, Future Foundation speakers used Twitter as a way to facilitate discussion and recieve feedback from clients throughout their presentations. This website uses Twitter to keep clients and/or potential clients updated on the research that is being completed for the Future Foundation databases.

This website discusses whether or not it is still possible to remain anonymous on the Internet. Cases such as the Lori Drew Myspace trial, in which the mother of a teenage girl created a fake Myspace account in order to bully a peer of her daughter, have made it apparent that the act of creating false Internet identities is not only frowned upon, but even considered criminal behavior. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Google are already taking precautions to help eliminate anonymity. The article goes on to question whether Internet users' beliefs that they are not anonymous influence their online behaviors, even if these beliefs are not entirely true.

An article discussing the use of Fan Fiction as an Educational tool.

This site discusses the various reasons that Internet users desire to remain anonymous. One New York blogger describes his reason for remaining unknown in stating that, "it afforded him creative freedom and access to good material." The blogger, who eventually reveals his identity after being offered a book deal, explains how his experience as a writer changes once he realizes that he will be linked to his work and that he must face the reactions of readers. Another blogger from Alaska explains how anonymity allows writers to "[speak] without filters." For many different reasons, authors continue to strive to remain anonymous in the online world.

I kept thinking of WIkipedia during the discussion about online anonymity and the idea that "anyone" can edit a page. This article gives information about the Reliability and Quality of sources and information, though also linking to pages where a person can find the style guide to keep wikipedia articles looking the same.

J. R. Carpenter is an award winning fiction writer, poet, and web artist based in Montreal. Entre Ville was commissioned by OBORO New Media Lab for the 50th anniversary of the Conseil des Arts de Montreal. This piece of work is very interesting. It is like The Cape because it can be viewed in any order, but there is a sense of where to begin and how to continue, but the reader can choose for himself. It also challenges the difference between reality and fiction, for example, a particular part discussing a dog walking a human and the sort of life that would be if you only got outside three times a day.