Talk:Vikram Vennapusa

Hi Vikram,

Great job on your avatar. One of the things that stood out to me the most was how you styled your writing. I like how you wrote your avatar as if it was an internal dialogue. As I read, I felt like I was going through and analyzing your profile page along with you. The “real-time” feel was very unique and added a creative element to your writing. I can definitely relate to your “2014-Present” section and how your current profile is mainly comprised of secondary elements. I think it was an appropriate way to end your writing before wrapping it all up in the conclusion, but I wish you added more to it. I wish you added more “why”—like why you no longer have an interest in keeping up with Facebook’s new features or why you no longer prefer to use your Facebook to entertain others. Overall, I really enjoyed reading your avatar and appreciate the effort and honesty that went into it!

-Sam

Hi Vikram,

First off, great job with your piece! I found it to be very engaging, and you bring up a lot of good points that are relevant to Facebook's integration with the real world. In particular, your analysis of your profile in terms of online perception of an individual is very clear. You start off by alluding to your multifaceted nature but suggesting that on Facebook the perception is reduced to black and white, friend or not friend. This is an interesting idea as what we choose to present online leaves for little interpretation as that is all the information that is available. In-person communication allows for piecing together details to build a deeper perspective. I really relate to you statements regarding why you posted messages on Facebook to communicate with others when you could have just texted them. Facebook is largely about portraying your self digitally and with that comes conversations for everyone to see. I appreciate your reflection into why you did these things, and that you really don't have an answer to "why."

I think the best aspect of this piece if your structure and flow from the details regarding the beginning of your Facebook profile to the present day and personal change. You cover all the essential points you need to define yourself on Facebook and then you sum it up succinctly with a reference to ethics regarding your use of Facebook.