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General Social Issues (HW3)

What kinds of awareness information is provided? (HW3)

I do not understand the definition of “awareness information.”  If it’s security, i didn’t notice anything about security.

What kinds of social protocols and conventions are used? (HW3)

Aside to partnering with existing content providers that have strong brands and an existing following, Worlds also encourages individuals to create their own virtual spaces, communities and unique Avatars with easy-to-use tools.

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What is the purpose of the virtual world? (HW3)

The purpose is like an on-line community like second life or a virtual myspace. 

What kinds of coordination mechanisms are provided? (HW3)

The coordination mechanisms allow visitors to interact with each other, teleport throughout the Worlds environment as well as participate in shared experiences.

What kinds of communication mechanisms are supported? (HW3)

Worlds users have a personal avatar which allows them to move, view, voice chat, send email, join discussion groups, listen to music, watch videos, and shop within the Worlds community.

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Does the mode of communication and interaction seem natural or awkward? (HW3)

In my opinion I feel a little awkward cause the people you see and meet are created images of what they want you to think they represent.  You can’t get a true feeling about what kind of person someone is without being face-to-face.  The video chatting is the closest thing they have to that…but, again, in my opinion, it’s unreliable.

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HW2

This is the link to all of my posts that i have done thus far:

http://lis4351.blogs.ci.fsu.edu/?author_name=apr07

This is a link to the activities page:

http://lis4351.blogs.ci.fsu.edu/?cat=9

This is the link to my Kindle Review:

http://lis4351.blogs.ci.fsu.edu/?p=100

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