Living Lies Online

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Twitter. Facebook. MSN Messenger. Faces. Biip. Clubpenguin. Blogger. Buzz.

The world is full of  social networking sites. Its easy for the average person to create a new identity. A lot of people become addicited o these sites because they can be whoever they want to be. A bookworm can easily post a picture thats not them, and can become a cheerleader or supermodel.

They can write fake "Posts." To make their life more exciting.

To put it short: Teens can create another person, and live in a fantasy world. They can be the person they want to be, or "Do." things they wish they could.

Example: Young Jane Smith lives a boring life. She is average. Never accomplished anything. But online she is Anne Marie LaTravese, A girl living in Paris, Who has stunning looks and is also a model.

See how easy it is to create a FAKE Idenity online?

Theres nothing wrong wtih playing "Pretend." But, sometimes this Fake identiy can lead to computer addiction, trying to get the most time possible in their "Fake Lives." Or even worse Depression, the user might think, "Why can't I be as good?" Or because everything in their lives is "Fake." They might turn to cutting to get feelings, or try to commit sucide because their "Life" is not real so why live it?

Out of  over 7547460 (As of March 2008) facebook ushers, how many of those users put all thought and truth into their posts Or own multiple accounts, living multiple lives?

"But lately, people in the know are whispering that, two thirds of those ‘users’ are individuals with multiple accounts for Mafia Wars, FarmVille, etc. They say in five years nobody will use “Failbook” and that it will go the way of Friendster"~According to http://www.webguild.org  

So when you are online, not all people are what they seem.

(Image from  http://www.webguild.org/20100707/a-third-of-facebooks-users-are-fake) 

Blur-Poking Fun At Mario Kart

Activision has released a commercial promoting their new game "Blur."
The ad is set in a childish racing game, that is similar to the popular Nintendo game "Mario Kart." While the race is about to begin, a racer spots something in the distance, he walks over to the fence to be fascinated by a street racing scene.
A pink blob comes over and says "Racing Isn't about winning, its about making friends!" The racer delivers a swift punch while saying. "Shut it Pinkie!" (I have to admit that part is funny!)

The ad also tells us to "Race like a big boy.," putting down "Family or Childish" racing games. Such as Mario Kart.


All this boasting and tough words might look like a good idea now, but let's hope it doesn't come back to haunt them. Because you might be able to mock a game or even a franchise, but if you don't topple them in expectations, the backfire will be tenfold. And mocking the biggest of them all is quite a task to live up to.
~Daavpuke says

What do you think? Do you think This Blur game will outsell Mario Kart? For more information on this game go to
blurgame.com

OMGPOP

OMGPOP! Is a online game site for teens. It's really fun. The site is made up of multi player games like Ballono. Draw my thing and others. Check it out!
at: omgpop.com
You don't have to create an account to play you can go online as a guest!
Have fun!

Gaming Breaks It Down

What Do Online Games Do To You Computer? Okay, We are not talking about Cp or Tootsville. But those Sites that have advertisements like Mini Clip and other Games. Let's Face it , Okay these sites can give your computers virus. Not the actual site. But the advertisements. Plus, sometimes you can upload your own games on these sites and BINGO! Those kids or Creepy adults but spy ware on it. Now, some of you are probably wondering: MY COMPUTER IS PROTECTED!
Spy Ware is a virus but is usually not detected by Norton and All those security programs. To detect it you need to scan every single file on your computer. A Pain Right?
How I know about these sites:
My Dad is an expert on computers: He goes Fixing everyone's crashed computers, They are usually crashed because of Facebook, Msn, or these online games
Also it can make your internet slower. If you have wireless and have two people on the internet at a time, One of these people is playing a game on one of these sites, the internet connection will be slower.

Tootsville: Let's Make Some Noise

Okay, You've probably played those games like Club Penguin! They are fun when you start out. But, Seriously they get boring If you are not a member. That's Where Tootsville Comes in. It's like Club penguin>you can chat, play games etc. BUT, there's this guy named Jack or Snowcone that asks questions to get a free membership! That's How I got mine! When you create an account on tootsville you follow basic steps: Including what you want your Toot to look like You Choose from Eight Designs> Zap, Moo, Cupid , LilMC, Flora, Sparkle, Superstar and Dottie. The Site will seem a bit babyish... But, It's actually really fun. One Thing Tootsville Has that Club Penguin doesn't have is a virtual Passport. Yes, Your Toot (Character on Tootsville) Has a passport which you can use to travel to different areas and Times. Some of these Places are impossible to get too! Like The Moon. Dino Land! Toot Atlantis, While some are more Realistic, Like the Beach, Arcade and Even Mall! Or maybe you want to have a backstage pass? Go to Toots Idol~! Tootsville Also Has Awesome Contests! Not Kidding: I even won a laptop from Tootsville! A LAPTOP~ So, Hurry over and make an account! Be sure to look out for me~Hedge99~ Also tonight Tuesday November 24, There is a search for a compass at 7ET Tonight~ The First Team to find it will have all it's members reacive a toots plush! I love those Toots plushes> I own Three (Won them again) But, with great Fun; Sometimes some people want to take it away>Like Shade the evil Purple thing that trys to take Peanuts(Or Money on Tootsville) You Also must look out for wishing wells When you make good wishes you get peanuts~
So, Hold your Trunks High and MAKE SOME NOISE~!