TMA02
TMA 02
Question 1
a)
First Message - 14 Nov 2013, 02:13
I agree Dave; I'd be lying if I said I didn't use Google at least once every day! Like me most people probably have the Google search toolbar on their internet browsers, and because of the smartphone, you have access to it pretty much all the time! It’s crazy.
Connected to Google your connected to the government... it’s frightening how much information Google has on us.. Watch this quick video if you've got a minute..
Google's CIA Connections - The tip of the Iceberg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK6WA1JqLkE
So say you were a wanted criminal for whatever reason, your life would probably be a bit like Will Smith's in Enemy Of The State!
And did you know that it’s been reported.. Apple make $302,000 a minute!! - Google it lol!
Second Message - 19 Nov 2013, 23:51
Thank you for your response Jess , I wonder if any sort of rules will ever be put in place to prevent such things from happening??
b)
In the second message I displayed good netiquette by first of all thanking the person for their response and input, I also added a Smiley :-) emoticon to show my gratitude. I understood their point made and then based my reply based on their message. I also left the conversation clear and open for anyone else’s perspective. I also made sure I did not use any capital letters, as this would come across as shouting.
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c)
Summary of group discussion
Key Points discussed by go the group included, tax avoidance by Google, Google moto when it first hit the scene ‘Don’t be evil’.
Google is useful but invades its user’s privacy. Everyone’s concerns about the Governments ‘secret’ involvement with Google, ‘Big brother’ dystopia.
Google is an effective search Engine, and everyone seems to use their services.
The group agreed that the fact many people don't understand that we are all customers of Google and we as consumers have the power to decide Googles fate in the future, but it may
Question 1
a)
First Message - 14 Nov 2013, 02:13
I agree Dave; I'd be lying if I said I didn't use Google at least once every day! Like me most people probably have the Google search toolbar on their internet browsers, and because of the smartphone, you have access to it pretty much all the time! It’s crazy.
Connected to Google your connected to the government... it’s frightening how much information Google has on us.. Watch this quick video if you've got a minute..
Google's CIA Connections - The tip of the Iceberg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK6WA1JqLkE
So say you were a wanted criminal for whatever reason, your life would probably be a bit like Will Smith's in Enemy Of The State!
And did you know that it’s been reported.. Apple make $302,000 a minute!! - Google it lol!
Second Message - 19 Nov 2013, 23:51
Thank you for your response Jess , I wonder if any sort of rules will ever be put in place to prevent such things from happening??
b)
In the second message I displayed good netiquette by first of all thanking the person for their response and input, I also added a Smiley :-) emoticon to show my gratitude. I understood their point made and then based my reply based on their message. I also left the conversation clear and open for anyone else’s perspective. I also made sure I did not use any capital letters, as this would come across as shouting.
(75 words)
c)
Summary of group discussion
Key Points discussed by go the group included, tax avoidance by Google, Google moto when it first hit the scene ‘Don’t be evil’.
Google is useful but invades its user’s privacy. Everyone’s concerns about the Governments ‘secret’ involvement with Google, ‘Big brother’ dystopia.
Google is an effective search Engine, and everyone seems to use their services.
The group agreed that the fact many people don't understand that we are all customers of Google and we as consumers have the power to decide Googles fate in the future, but it may