Talk:Cara Baughman

Dear Cara,

I think this is a very good segment on how you connect yourself with Facebook. You make a lot of good points on authenticity and embodiment of yourself, the limitations preventing you from expressing yourself fully on Facebook, and choice that users are granted. More specifically, I believe if you added an example of a Facebook feature such as a photo or post explaining one of these examples such as the limitations of you expressing your humor, it would complement that section. For example, are there any posts or experiences you have dealt with that would stray away from your goal of creating an online identity as similar to you as possible? What challenges have you faced in some of the limitations on Facebook?

Also, I agree with what you say about people should form an online identity true to themselves. I think that would be a great way to solve some of the issues presented on Facebook. However, it seems like a difficult task since people use Facebook for different reasons other than personal expression and interaction. Perhaps you may consider people who are not as invested as your are in Facebook. What should they do to hold true to their identity?

Overall, I enjoyed reading this article as you portrayed a vivid picture on your thoughts about Facebook through incorporating several themes. Personally, I can relate to your high school views on Facebook because I was the same way, but eventually lost investment into Facebook. Furthermore, you make a strong point about choice and free will as important factors of addressing ethical issues which I think will help maintain a sufficient community on Facebook

-Johnson