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« on: December 07, 2005, 02:15:09 PM » |
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I've had the opportunity to meet a few new friends through colleagues and ex-colleagues. One confided that he had "googled" me and found some of my publications and a few pics that my sister took when we were in Europe. The strange thing is that I felt very complimented that someone would actually research me. Of course once we got off the phone, I googled him and not only found out about his field, but watched streaming video of him doing a presentation. And for those who are worrying now, I don't think there is stalking going on on either side--but natural curiousity.
Here's the thing: I'm finding myself attracted to people who have a life that leaves a thread. I'm intellectually stimulated by those who have made contributions that can be viewed somehow. It's odd, I know... but I can't seem to keep myself from being curious about this and pursuing it. I am suddenly interested in the fact that the Internet makes us visible... and one's personality can be gleaned from news sources and pictures online. It's odd, I know... but I can't seem to keep myself from being curious about this and pursuing it.
Anyone else have this experience?
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c
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2005, 02:33:26 PM » |
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I really dislike the internet for this reason. If someone searches my name they get a very biased and innaccurate picture of who I am. I prefer that folks just get to know me by knowing me rather than researching. For the most part I do not search people online unless it is for professional reasons.
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PF
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2005, 02:46:06 PM » |
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Every now and then, I google friends from childhood to see what they are up to. That's often a fun exercise.
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tamiam
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2005, 03:00:33 PM » |
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Hey RD - I think you've got yourself a new research topic there. Sociology? Anthropology? Something literate that I can't imagine being a lowly economist?
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Prytania
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2005, 03:34:29 PM » |
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It's why Google stock is over 400/share.
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2005, 04:26:17 PM » |
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I wonder WHY so many people put their blogs, their every random thought - attached to their name and place. Does this exist more in the US? I almost wonder if some may create a fantasy world where they are far more important than they think via that blog.
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muse
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2005, 05:30:48 PM » |
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Well, I have a website so Im putting myself out there on purpose for my career. Although I have met many professionals in my field that seem so nice or cool online... only to find out there big fat jerks in person.
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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2005, 01:55:15 AM » |
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> Every now and then, I google friends from childhood
> to see what they are up to. That's often a fun exercise.
I spend way more time than I should doing the same thing.
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curious
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2005, 05:45:03 AM » |
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I can't stand the internet for this very reason. I don't have much when my name comes up, but I resent being "searched" just the same. If google isnt bad enough, that professor rating thing is worse. When my neighbor found out about me teaching, she immediately went to the rating site and was pleased to inform me that I must be good at my job because my students seem to like me. I am offended by such a move. I find the site to be too polemic and unreliabe, however, folks tend to believe what they read and then judge others accordingly.
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moose
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2005, 06:34:28 AM » |
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When me and Mrs. Moose just started dating (we met online), I googled her name and the first two pages of matches were not about her, but about a transsexual porn act(or)(ress). It (really, IT...) was a "she" above the waist, and most definitely a "he" below.
Since we already met in person by then, I knew that she and IT were not the same person... so we got a good giggle out of it and google-bombed her little blog to the top of the first page.
As for myself - I have two distinct identities. Dr. Moose googles to an impressive list of publications, and a long trail of citations. PlayfulMoose googles to something...ehm...completely different. I have a food/cooking blog, play in a band and photograph b&w, tasteful nudes (young Mrs. Moose doesn't mind - she's often the model). I wouldn't want a search committee to know that...
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Prytania
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2005, 06:43:53 AM » |
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You kinky, Moose.
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2005, 07:09:05 AM » |
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Too much information, moose.
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« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2005, 07:26:45 AM » |
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You go, tiger!
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« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2005, 09:27:05 AM » |
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An interesting aspect of all of this is that it makes a huge difference whether or not your name is common or unusual. If it's pretty common, you can retain a certain amount of anonymity if only because people cannot be sure if you are the John Smith they're looking for. If your name is very unusual (as mine us), any search will instantly offer a whole lot of you and only you and may turn up odd things you'd just as soon not have made so public. (The issue is comparable to something companies face in terms of maintaining an identifiable online presence)
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moose
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2005, 10:01:10 AM » |
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well, I'm just following the trend of talking about weird life stories set by you...
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