Reaction Paper #12 due 11-20

Here's the next reaction paper and the last extra credit. First, the paper:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/123484

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2005-11-29-wikipedia-edit_x.htm

http://w2.eff.org/bloggers/lg/faq-defamation.php

The Newsweek article talks about the "Look at Me" generation -- those who seem to be very open about being on camera and documenting their lives.

The USA Today story is about a member of an older generation who was lied about in a Wikipedia article.

The third is a FAQ about defamation.

Is the "Look at me" generation unique? What are your thoughts on this trend? Is it healthy?
What are some downsides to documenting your life online? What should kids learn about sharing information online and what should be done if a peer writes something false about them? What are your thoughts on defamation online and is there anything you can do?


The Extra Credit (up to 10 points). Read this article:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/03/31/080331fa_fact_alterman?currentPage=all

1. Summarize.
2. What seems to be the relationship between print and the web?
3. Is there anything newspapers can do to survive?