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fogandrain

Miranda Rights for the Internet

Aug 11, 2006 03:07

Miranda Rights for the Internet

I. You have the right to remain silent.

You do not need to blog. You do not need to "Reply to this post." You do not need to Get MySpace, and you do not need to Facebook Me. If you say nothing, the blogosphere will not deflate and strangers on message boards will not miss your advice. If you say nothing, the internet ( Read more... )

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In case anyone was wondering fogandrain August 11 2006, 10:47:26 UTC

Yes, it's original. As always, I welcome comments on either the content or the style of the writing.

Re: In case anyone was wondering fogandrain October 14 2006, 19:24:49 UTC

This is the most valuable, cogent piece of writing on the subject I have ever read. Every student should be given a copy of this before they venture forth on the Internet. A great deal of shock and sorrow would be avoided. But then, what would we parents have to read? ;-)

Well said!
Oona Johnson Keith (James' parental unit)

forkbeard August 11 2006, 18:47:06 UTC

I'm skeptical about point #III. *grin*

As for point I, I'm glad someone else is willing to stand as a bulwark against the onslaught of MySpace and Facebook. Nothing quite like getting a friend request from several people BEFORE you've filled out any personal info on your page. Because, you know, they're messaging you because they can just tell you're that awesome.

As for writing style: Nicely done!