The 6th Post.

So here it is.
The elusive Blog #6.

Only the rare few ever live to see blog #6. So this time around, I'd like to focus a little bit on what I learned, experienced, and found interesting about my interactions with all of you on the interwebs in general.

My experiences over the last couple of months have ranged from discussions about internet privacy, and civility and mannerisms on the internet... to other discussions about Internet Communities and gender equalities. These discussions have really opened my eyes to the internet and what all is contained within. Even starting with the internet privacy, there are so many places on the internet that ask for personal information that it has become almost commonplace to give them up. A good example would be sites similar to Facebook. Where you don't give a second thought to punching in your name, birthday, address, email, phone number.... you get my point. Would you openly give this information to anyone you find on the street? I would hope not. Why? Because it's PERSONAL. There's a reason why we don't give it out. With a few simple restraints, you can keep your information more secure by not giving out your personal things for everyone to see. Even seeing what you can do in the Settings options on those sites to limit the amount of data that companies can pull and use.

Another things that the internet gives us is anonymity; This is a blessing and a curse. To some, it is a way to have their opinions and voice heard without having any discrimination based on their gender or cultural background. To others, however, it is a way to play the Troll and use it for the sole purpose of fulfilling their own devious or carnal needs. These "Trolls" will instigate fights or pranks on others for the sole purpose of being troublesome. No more, no less. Genitalia on ChatRoulette, blatantly deceiving answers on sites like Yahoo Answers... it doesn't end. The anonymity the internet provides is what you make of it.

Another general norm for the internet you will see a lot that I've learned about more is that of the Internet Meme. Internet Memes have increased in variety and frequency over the last few years and one could only assume that they would continue far into the future as well. They have become so common place that it's hard to find someone whose used the internet and NOT seen at least one. I see it as a way for people to tell their stories in a manner that communicates with others easily. By making these memes we are, on some level, connecting with others that feel the same way can making it easier for them to relate. 



The last thing I would like to discuss my discoveries about is of one I've been an active part of for the past while. It is that of the many Internet Communities that exist on the web. If you are interested in sports, fashion, photography, or all the above and more, there are site you can become a member of and discuss those topics with people sharing the same interests! It's amazing! Years ago, this wouldn't have even been a thought when the internet was first created, and now it is the source of so many connections around the world! Through you are bound to find someone who will argue what you believe in to no end. It is not uncommon to see two people arguing over something over the internet, but ultimately, it means nothing. Regardless of argument, it is ultimately pointless. Winning an argument over the internet doesn't put food on the table. 
It's like fighting something that doesn't fight back. (See the above clip).
Theres so much to the internet, that it would be impossible to contain within the walls of this Blog. So get out there and explore, Rocketeers. I know there wasn't much music in this post at all, and I apologize. But I felt like an ode to the very thing that brought me to you was in order.

You may carry on rocking out.

Rock It Rocket 5000 AWAAAAAaaaaayyyyyy!!!