muzby
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yes... the spelling in the title is deliberate...
think about it.. typically, the australian attitude is generally not about self promotion, and with our great "tall poppy syndrome", aussies generally shoot down anyone who does seem to talk themselves up..
however, take one look at myspace.. its all about making yourself seem exciting and all about how many friends you have.... its all about popularity and self promotion.... very american wouldn't you say???
for those on myspace, what do you think? do you have to "promote" yourself or act differently to how you would in everyday life?
this "tell all" attitude that these sites are promoting seems very oprah.. and very anti aussie... (yay for normally bottling stuff up until you crack!!)
so.. wot are others thoughts? will this americanisation flow onto everyday life? or will it stop when people get bored of social networking sites??
think about it.. typically, the australian attitude is generally not about self promotion, and with our great "tall poppy syndrome", aussies generally shoot down anyone who does seem to talk themselves up..
however, take one look at myspace.. its all about making yourself seem exciting and all about how many friends you have.... its all about popularity and self promotion.... very american wouldn't you say???
for those on myspace, what do you think? do you have to "promote" yourself or act differently to how you would in everyday life?
this "tell all" attitude that these sites are promoting seems very oprah.. and very anti aussie... (yay for normally bottling stuff up until you crack!!)
so.. wot are others thoughts? will this americanisation flow onto everyday life? or will it stop when people get bored of social networking sites??