Watch What You Say
// March 23rd, 2006 // Uncategorized
Publishing one’s experiences online, like any venture, creates both risks and opportunities.
Jeffrey Treem points to some of the inherent problems with publishing one’s experiences online. Adolescents and adults alike are opening themselves up to all types of perception problems by publishing their experiences. Educators noticed similar perceptions ruled when they applyied for academic positions. So, all publishers should beware the repercussions of opening their mouth or typing on their keyboard.
However, I believe that, over time, most of individuals’ posts (even ones full of bad judgement) will fade into the shadows of the big picture – their total life experience. Their posts, aggregated, will reveal more valuable information about their authors. Why? Because a process (i.e. a series of posts on a topic) shows how a person comes to their conviction. The journey is often more interesting than the destination.
In an age where uncertainty and volatility are normal, process is often more important than outcome. Learning how a person reached a conclusion (even a wrong one) teaches so much. Simply hearing a conclusion seems only part of the equation.
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