Week 7 tutorial - From Production to Produsage

Hello! Today I re-read over this blog, only to realise that I have failed to actually say much about myself. Well that's about to change...

You've probably picked up on this from reading the title but surprise, surprise my name is EMMA! I am not usually so blunt, however this blog is for academic purposes. I'm 20 years old and I study Creative Industries (Media and Communication)/Law at QUT, Brisbane, Australia. (Believe it or not I did actually read The Handbook for Bloggers & Cyber Dissidents, specifically the chapter on how to blog anonymously...)

This week I am becoming more familiar with blogging. I will admit, I find it all a bit daunting. With an increase in networking through sites like del.icio.us, my little rants could find their way onto the computer screens of academics, industry-based professionals and other members of the public... It's a tough crowd! On the other hand, maybe no one will visit. I might be too boring and drive everyone away?!!


In relation to this weeks material, as a law student and dedicated nerd, I found the EFF: Legal Guide for Bloggers quite interesting. It's great to be able to read through guides which will assist me in blogging, as it's something that I am quite unfamiliar with. I found that while it is annoying to be ethical at times; for e.g. by referencing intellectual property/respecting privacy rights, it's something I feel quite strongly about. I will endevour to be a 'responsible blogger' as I feel it increases fairness and credibility. Moving on...

If truth be told, I actually wasn't at the tutorial this week. Regardless, I did the readings and specifically for the purposes of this blog, I found a copy of the tute question to discuss. Please, leave all applause until the end.

How is Web 2.0 different from Web 1.0?
I noted that Web 2.0 is based on collaboration between users. In contrast, older websites (web 1.0) were wellknown avenues of one-way information. This point is summarised well in the youtube video featuring Tim O'Reilly, who describes 2.0 as a platform where users add value.



References:
http://www.rsf.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=542
http://w2.eff.org/bloggers/lg/