While watching the first half of this documentary, all I could think about was whether or not my MySpace page looked as tacky as the ones shown in the film. Sadly, it probably was.
Aside from that, the documentary itself was very interesting. It’s strange to think about how each generation younger and younger kids are learning how to use a computer. When I was in grade school, the most I knew how to do was ply Zoombinis or Paws in Typing Town. Now my sister is on YouTube watching a slew of anime or Disney Channel shows. If she’s not on the computer, she’ll be watching the videos on her iPod.
I think about that mom who tried to get her children’s Facebook passwords. How can she honestly expect them to fork over that piece of information so easily? I understand that she’s trying to protect her kids online, but come on! Kids still want a realm where they can live free of their parents constant protection. I’m sure they generally know how to be safe online. There has to be some other motive for that mom to want their passwords.
Then there was the entire scene about the girls picking fights on MySpace. There was one girl who talked about how colleges can now see the videos on YouTube. Irresponsible behavior can affect one’s future now. With the internet, it’s impossible to sweep anything big under the rug. This is why I have to be careful online, especially if I want to be part of the Disney College Program next year. I also have to be careful because, as a youth group leader, I have to set a good example for the kids that I teach and am friends with on Facebook. I run the risk of getting kicked out if any crazy photos of me showed up drinking or something like that (good thing I don’t drink). Everyone is vulnerable online.
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