PLURKING [thing 5]

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1. Which social journal did you choose? Why?
I've never been much of a fan of Twitter. I feel like it's all about the 'stars' and what they are 'twittering' about. I guess that's what people are into. Anyway my point is that I tried to sign up at Plurk but the website was not loading my registration when I filled it out. It kept giving me an error. While I'm not a fan of Twitter... having a networking site unable to register me... is worse! ha! So, I chose Twitter by default.

2. What is unique about the online journaling experience?
I think that it is unique in the way that it is such an IMMEDIATE way to get in touch with people. In seconds you can have the word out about something and spreading like wildfire. Find a cool art show in the area? 'Tweet' about it. Or is it twit?? hmm.......
No matter, the point is that if you find something interesting, develop something of your own you want to share; you can pass it along to people in a matter of seconds. Same as I mentioned with facebook, it is a way that you could get instant feedback on a composition or find out what is going on in the area.

3. Can you see this having some application to school work or professional development?
Most definitely it would apply to professional development. NETWORKING NETWORKING NETWORKING! It's like in real estate/business, don't they say location, location, LOCATION! Well I'd say it's all about networking in our field. Facebook, Twitter and all the sites can all be used for that very thing... They really can do more than just let you talk to your friends and see what the stars are upto! =]
As for in school, I think it would be a great idea to have updates from the school through Twitter or another social site similar to it. It could be updated with info just as it is on our home page. I believe that is already started through the GD meeting that we had a few weeks back... I think that worked out well. People I spoke to knew more about the meeting through the social media access!

4. What are some ways that these tools could be used for evil, instead of good?
Putting your information and/or work out there into the world means a lot of people can see it. Who knows what people have to say and there is always the chance of people saying things you don't necessarily want to hear. Or lets say for instance you have some unprofessional and not-so flattering pictures on your website and your employer or even potential employer sees them.... That is NOT a good thing. You always want to present yourself in a positive light to employers and you must be aware of what you chose to include on your sites.