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In reply to the discussion: At What Point Ought Communication Technology Have Frozen Forever? [View all]Zalatix
(8,994 posts)100. It would seem that your OP was much ado about nothing.
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At What Point Ought Communication Technology Have Frozen Forever? [View all]
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
OP
Facebook is not communication technology. It is the application of technology
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#1
We desperately need some laws to deal with this shit. A person should be the clear and sole owner
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#30
There have been people who have demanded payment when their personal data is sold.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#33
P.T. Barnum died a very rich man, and the population has exploded, n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#28
Facebook is communication technology that has been applied to the exploitation
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#4
No I didn't. I can certainly understand that now that you've told me, but I was lead to believe
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#51
Von Daniken lifted most of his ideas right out of Morning of the Magicians
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jun 2012
#77
Why do Facebookers need to be validated by EVERYONE in the universe to be happy?
Romulox
Jun 2012
#12
That is not my assertion at all. This isn't about validation, it is about criticising the often
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#21
The need to not be criticized isn't much different from the need for validation, imo.
Romulox
Jun 2012
#24
Sorry, again, I am criticizing the critiques as irrational and do not "need" to not be criticized
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#25
The Facebook cult is feeling wounded because the market didn't validate the IPO price.
JackRiddler
Jun 2012
#58
Narcissistic Personality Disorder isn't a business plan, is it? That's what FB is built upon.
Romulox
Jun 2012
#62
While you may have encountered people who find "non-participation" is threatening to them somehow,
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#66
Nonsense. No one is criticizing others' non-participation; by all means, stand out of the way.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#65
There is little in this post worthy of responding to, but the accusatory tone makes it difficult
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#109
For the same reason you're responding to allegations that haven't been made.
Posteritatis
Jun 2012
#106
I don't hate Facebook because I object to the advance of communications technology.
Spider Jerusalem
Jun 2012
#14
Ok, so you fall into the irrational hatred category, but please realize
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#19
Well, if one is concerned about something they have no reason to be concerned with
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#54
I have explained twice why it was an irrational statement generated by specious concerns.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#91
I am comfortable with your assessment, my word choices, and their implications.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#94
Calling people "banal and mindless" may seem like nothing to you, but
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#112
Yeah. I hate Facebook because it is a step back in communications technology.
JackRiddler
Jun 2012
#108
or, you could just use it to chat.. all but 3 of the ppl i talked to using AIM ditched it
dionysus
Jun 2012
#117
As my father says in explaining why he refuses to have a phone, "It
coalition_unwilling
Jun 2012
#15
one can hate facebook and not think communications technology should have stopped developing
fishwax
Jun 2012
#18
I am very excited about where technology is bringing us in this regard.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#26
McLuhan was often criticized for not criticizing the "inherent evils" of TV
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#63
I'm sorry you got that impression. While I am not happy with the privacy issues surrounding TV and
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#68
So no cameras of any kind, then? Your position regresses into futility quickly.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#73
I definitely think it is pretty cool, but it is just uploaded pictures, really.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#78
What do you propose be done about it? Shall the technology be forbidden until then?
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#87
I do not use the word 'Luddite'. The DoD has a different need for privacy than an average citizen,
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#90
I certainly advocate for privacy, and even can see your point about Google. Perhaps the process
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#96
I don't know. I personally find irrational, arbitrary lines-in-the-sand regarding technology
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#101
Then I hope you're comfortable with chasing imaginary boogeymen! Have a nice day!
Zalatix
Jun 2012
#102
Did I call him "cutting edge"? Anyway, McLuhans books and lectures are providing many relevant
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#75
I have no vested interest in facebook outside of its value as a communication technology.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#55
isn't this like saying one opposes Television Technology because they think American idol or some
JI7
Jun 2012
#50
I like electricity, but that doesn't mean that I think the electric chair was a wonderful thing
Tom Ripley
Jun 2012
#59
Sorry, I compared a revolution in comm tech to other revolutions of comm tech.
RadiationTherapy
Jun 2012
#79
Obviously it shop have stopped at the first thing I'm personally unfamiliar with.
Posteritatis
Jun 2012
#105