Author Mike Walsh
In this twenty first century, thanks to the computer and advances in technology, we have the fastest and most efficient communication network ever created, the Internet. This public forum fosters ideas and stimulates creativity across the globe. Communications and publishing online must be encouraged and utilized. With the plethora of information on the web, and lack of regulatory manpower, issues of plagiarism and copyright infringement are evident. One of the principles of Technorealism puts it best, “The Internet is revolutionary but not utopian” (Technorealism). I embrace the Internet for its speed and precision, but am weary of the social implications associated with such a powerful tool. For example one social implication is increased physical isolation behavior; this results from not talking to as many people face to face. As a publisher in the online world, I will do my best to cite every source with a hyperlink back to the original home page. This is a modern citation; there is no longer the need for the full MLA or APA citation if you are using an online source. Historically, the MLA and APA are geared more toward retrieving the hard copy books out of the library. Reason being, one could not easily obtain a hard copy instantly; it required the library which historically had the Dewey decimal system. Now pictures, videos, and any other form of media that are available to the author via the Internet can easily retrieved thus making them easier to cite via direct link. The Internet is a true network and it should be treated in that regard with links to sources, and citations for borrowed information. I like how the author of the RIAA states, “Free appropriation is inevitable when a population bombarded with electronic media meets the hardware that encourages them to capture it” (RIAA). I agree with this author. This is such a profound statement because it says a lot about the development of technologies and human tendencies. Since I both referenced the author, RIAA, and provided a link to the original piece, I feel this quote was an appropriate use of others works. This is a good example of how I will structure similar quotes on my blog page. Here is a list of policies that will govern my work on the world wide web.
- I believe the author needs to be recognized as the original creator of his or her work. Therefore, I will cite my sources by providing a hyperlink directly to where I gathered the information.
- I will cite hard copy texts with all the information necessary to go and find the original work.
- When it comes to pictures, videos and other forms of media there must be a hyperlink to the original source of the information.
- If the information is provided by myself on behalf of the CSU Horticulture Club only pictures and videos will contain a link to the home page- (CSUHC)
I firmly believe that the Internet is and will continue to push our minds and extend our outreach. We cannot have people stealing others information and using it as their own. However, we can certainly draw on the creativity and genius of others in order to continue documenting the history of mankind, and building toward the future of our society.
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