Pros & Cons of CMC Relationships1

The Pros & Cons of Computer Mediated Communication

“Relationships”

Ingrid Hodge

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25/10/2011

Alt Ctrl Del Minor: understanding online society

Project

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Introduction

• Definition of CMC

• Relationships & technology

• Pros of CMC relationships

• Cons of CMC relationships

• Sources

Definition of CMC

Howe, D (2010) “CMC” Communication between people, that take place through, or is facilitated by, computers and the internet.

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Definition of CMC

Most people in this world today, communicate via CMC

Ever thought of Online

Relationships???

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Relationships & technology

Time is slipping

out of our hand

Social media = the new trend

Every body wants LOVE

Relationships hold NO boundaries!

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Thanks to technology, love from a distance is easier!

Computer Love

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How does it

happen?

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So technology adds value to

your personal life in today’s society!

loveshare

chats

technology

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Pros of CMC relationships

Smaller world=relationships are easy

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Cyber society & Love=

Online synergy

Advantage of online world>>>no time limitation

chat All day

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CMC allows self expression with no barriers

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Some benefits:

• Instant communications• Cheaper connections across the world• Online face to face relations• Ability to be someone else• Share & interact on online community• Chance for dishonesty • Looks are not important • Overcome shyness

For every good

there is an equal

bad!

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Cons of CMC relationships

Self presentation & identity manipulation

Online rape!

Virtual realm problems= Exist =

In the real world

Baym, N (1998), “I am sure

everything that happens online happens offline

too!”

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Con of CMC relationships

People are not who they say they are

What seems sweet @ 1st Can be bitter in the end!

Who you think are your friendsCan be your biggest enemy!

Social media =

Easy access to your personal life!

Living a double life

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Cons of CMC relationships

In short CMC relationships can be:

• Misleading• Dangerous• Unfaithful• Manipulating• Affiliated with online crimes

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CMC relationships

2nd life/ chance

What may be the future of relationships in this cyber society?

How you like to experience life the way you will never live it?

Virtual world = real life experiences

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Sources

The free online dictionary of computing (2010). Howe D. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/computer+mediated+communication

Baym, N (1998). Effects of online relationships. UWM.https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/eamabry/www/course/com813/anstey3.htm

The End

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/computer+mediated+communication

https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/eamabry/www/course/com813/anstey3.htm

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