I have to say rotten dot com is not my type of website, but it did catch my attention. Even if you are disturbed or not attracted to something, you should give it a chance. You never know what to expect especially when you see,
"Rotten dot com collects images and information from many sources to present the viewer with a truly unpleasant experience" on the main page. The content of the site is different than any other website that I have seen, but the form and layout is very common among websites. Rotten dot com actually reminds of a newspaper's layout. On the main page there are several links, some on the left side, and some going down the bottom of the page. These links can be related to the subtitles of newspapers which lead you to the inside story. Being that the website is easily viewed and understandable, rotten dot com is a very well designed website. All the links show what topics can be viewed.
Then after clicking on the specific link you want, a header page is opened. For example, if you click on the link
"Celebrity Morgue", you will see a page with two skeletons on it, and the title overlapping them. Below the title and skeletons is a list of people who you can view dead bodies of. Under the photos of the bodies, there are brief descriptions of how each individual person died. Another one of these links is called "famous." The famous link takes you to a page similar to the Celebrity Morgue page, where there are several sub links on the page. With these links you can view rare photographs. Some of these photos contain Richard Nixon meeting Elvis Presley, and a picture of David Duchonovy almost nude, which appeared on the cover of a European magazine. Another picture is of Nancy
Reagan sitting on Mr. T's lap, as he is dressed like Santa
Claus. As I previously stated, the form of this website is extremely basic. It contains a lot of links to other pages, which consist of a few odd and disturbing photos. Each page contains a few cartoon pictures, which describe and are related to that specific title of the page. A nice link to click is the "mug shots" link. You can view and take a look at famous actors', criminals', and professional athletes' mug shots. Some mug shots that I think are good are Pee Wee
Herman because he got arrested for masturbating, Charles
Barkley because he broke a man's nose in a bar fight, and
Al Pacino as young hoodlum growing up in Brooklyn.
I enjoyed this article because I agreed beforehand with the points that the author made. It was also important that the author began and ended the article with some of the positive points about using Facebook, so that a reader who might be a fan of the site does not regard the article as an attack on Facebook, but rather a guide to the safer use of social media.
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Innocence is a glorified trait in nearly any culture around the world. Many strive to keep the innocence they are born with, and plenty others spend a lifetime attempting to regain the innocence they have lost with age. In the following photos, innocence is a common theme, which each photographer approaches in a unique way. The one common aspect of innocence in the
Reflecting back on the most iconic figures in the history of horror cinema, characters like Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Jason Voorhees still shine brighter than all the rest – even despite their current lack of utilization. In the meantime, an array of other “big bads,” ranging from Ghostface, Jigsaw, and Annabelle, has attempted to climb the proverbial ladder into the (imaginary) horror hall of fame.
Slade, Joseph W. Pornography and Sexual Representation: A Reference Guide. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 2001. Print.
Unger showed pictures of a variety of people Pomerantz photographed, from presidents to celebrities, and musicians to a mob chief.
Since its creation, the Internet has continuously grown in importance as a means to obtain information. This is due in part because it is not censored like the rest of America’s mainstream media, such as television, newspapers, and the radio. Nevertheless, the issue of censorship has raised many controversial issues, not only in the United States, but also throughout the world. In the debate by Intelligence2 (2008): Google Violates its Don’t be Evil Motto, it is argued that Google has violated its self declared motto that it wouldn’t be evil, thus putting people’s interest before their own corporate financial interests. While Google has committed certain questionable acts I do not believe they have violated their motto. Harry Lewis, Randal Picker, and Siva Vaidhyanathan argue that this violation is exposed in Goggle’s agreement to cooperate with the Chinese government in exchange of a larger monetary market and in its advertisement market (Intelligence2, 2008). Nevertheless, Esther Dyson, Jim Harper, and Jeff Jarvis argue that while such actions have occurred, the good it has brought to the over all population exemplifies their don’t be evil motto.
You just finished a day's work, have arrived home, unlocked the door, step inside, and just as you are about to yell, "anyone home," you hear hooting and hollering coming from the family room. As you enter the room you see your children and their friends glued to the computer screen, which is covered with explicit images not intended for the eyes of children. According to an article written by P.J.Huffstutter, "Yahoo, MSN Criticized for Offering Easy Access to Pornography," (C1) these two large Internet companies, have made it possible for everyone of all ages to access these adult communities. They require no proof of age, making it far too easy for under-age children to freely view the pornographic pictures and videos of their choice While adults may find leaving a site easy if they are uncomfortable, trying to restrict children from accessing these sites is a different issue. To watch your kids every moment is unrealistic and would not please anyone. According to Net Nanny, "Kids need to learn Internet safety practices and differentiate between right and wrong, because their parents won't always be there." There must be some sort of compromise. We, being responsible adults, need to take charge of what our children are doing when online, since little effort is required to gain entry to pornography sites. I used Microsoft's MSN search facility to look for "porn," and the only warning I received was that I had entered a search term that was likely to return adult content. While that may be more warning than in the past, it still isn't enough to keep children away. Then I was directed to a related link entitled NightSurf, and within two minutes I was presented with images of nudity...
In recent years, the Internet has become the number one choice for doing research. A person can find information on just about anything. There are websites devoted to cooking recipes, musicians, schools, and pornography. Many schools will even allow students to apply for admission over the Internet. Schools such as California State University, Northridge give students an option to register for classes through the school website, making it quick and easy to get classes. The Internet is truly the "information superhighway."
The first criterion that needs to be met for doing research or using the internet is authority. you should cite these The author of the web page and their qualifications should be clearly identified. This will include the author’s information that will allow the reader to decide if this person is qualified and is a reliable source to use for research. The next criterion is accuracy of the webpage. This will include contact information such as an e-mail link and domain. The third criterion is objectivity. The website should have clearly stated goals for providing the information. These goals should not be objective and not bias. The fourth criterion is currency. The researcher should look for a date that shows if the events are current or has expired and if it is a dead link...
In the January 18th, 2012 New York Times article “The False Ideals of the Web”, Jaron Lanier attempts to take a very difficult issue – one that many view in terms of black or white – and find some middle ground. Unfortunately, what he ends up doing in the article is create an either/or situation, rather than find any middle ground. In the end we are left in the same situation that we started with.
The website, https://www.thebump.com appears to be a fun but informative prenatal website. The main goal of The Bump is to “empower new parents and parents-to-be with expert content and advice, personalized advice, checklists and more.” Parenting is something that can be overwhelming, but The Bump focuses on making parents feel as if they are not alone. I know when I decide to have a child, I will want to read about every experience and piece of advice I may need. The Bump is useful for any person needing information on pregnancy. Overall, The Bump provides users with knowledge on fertility, pregnancy, birth, baby development, advice, newest baby trends and styles, news, and interactive tools. Expecting parents can find all the information they need through this website.
The site consists of eleven different main sections. Each section is unique and consists of articles, games, links, and reviews. The majority of links offered are internal links. All of the links are relevent and up to date. Of all the sections, the PBS Kids section appears to be the most comprehensive. It is the most visited section on the site with more than 560,000 visits per month. (Doubleclick.) This section really takes advantage of what multimedia has to offer. When you enter the site music begins to play, and animated graphics begin to move. The site contains games, an interactive coloring book, and ideas for arts and crafts projects. It also has links to all the children's shows that are on PBS including, Sesame Street, Barney, and Thomas the Tank. Its design is extremely colorful, playful, and intriguing.
The two choices for haunted houses are The Haunted Hotel and The Morgue. I plan to sit some and walk some, possibly even getting in line for the attraction to observe the individuals who choose to come out those nights to be terrified. I plan to observe emotions such as fear, happiness, and anxiety that may be different between male and female. I also plan to observe social cohesion or the lack thereof. The interesting thing for me to observe is the conversations going on before entering the attraction and afterwards. From research it has been shown that before thrilling activities we tend to have to talk ourselves up to doing it (Legrand). This allows us to take the thrill and make it rewarding (Katrina). My chosen sites will help me understand fear because those attractions that try to scare individuals in a way that is not pushing people beyond what they can handle. They create people’s fears to play on them to give them a good experience. These attractions make a ton of money every year for just one month. They are the best choice to explore what people are scared of as well as how they react in such situations. Yes, they will be scared, but in the end they enjoy it. This is the only way to truly get both