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[xii_xxi]

I'm always amazed when I find celebrities have internet community things. like momus' journal, or jessica stam's myspace page ( or the recently discovered Lauren Ambrose page, a favourite actress of mine ) It's funny when you think that the net really does have a large grasp on pop culture and extends to those you otherwise wouldn't think would

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[knifequeen]

I would say perhaps the people who let themselves become consumed by electronic communication have a reason for it. Social anxiety could be a factor, but also some people are just better at expressing themselves through the written word. Some things come out much easier on paper or on a screen than they would if you let all your thoughts spew out without having time to really think them through. Though I suppose one could argue using your first instincts may be a purer form of communicating -- or more human, at least.

For me, it is much more convenient to type. I think it's easier to get my point across because in person I'm very involved in my own thoughts -- too involved to bother sharing them unless I am speaking with a person I feel is worthy of hearing my inner workings, and even then it must be in an intimate setting. The internet becomes the perfect tool to accomplish this articulation without real world interruptions. It is most unfortunate that this has adverse effects on certain people; they are weak enough to let themselves become caught up and sucked in, however, so we don't really need their opinions beyond the virtual realm anyway.

Another good thing about the internet: If you want someone to shut up, you simply have to click. Wouldn't it be amazing if it were so easy to silence assholes in real life?