My Aunt Mary

My Aunt Mary represents my Grandma.

Dear Grandma,
It is to my understanding that you wish to create a "Myface." First things first, the names are Myspace and Facebook, and the two are very different from each other. These are both examples of online social networks, where people communicate, send messages, share photos, comment on each others profile, send and receive friend requests, and much more. In my opinion, Myspace is for younger people and since the uprising of Facebook it seems like Myspace has been changing to keep up with them. For this reason I think you need to create a Facebook, if you are truly interested in joining this online network. In this network you will be connected to millions and have the ability to create your identity and place security options to your profile. I have a profile on Facebook and stopped using Myspace long before it began to change. I think Facebook is easier to use, and in your case easy is often the best choice. Facebook has more security features, which can restrict users to view your profile, and also carries more applications to make your profile more appealing to you. After you create your profile, you can request to become friends with others you may known, post pictures on your profile, comment on others, and base your profile appearance around your interests. The purpose of an online social network is to connect you with millions of others inside your home. Now that you know which online social network to choose and what you can do with this network, I wish you the best of luck in creating your "Myface" account.

TV Concerns

Many people are concerned that TV can basically make you stupid and also harm your body physically. Sitting on the couch all day and watching a screen is not exactly the most active or brain challenging thing to do. Growing up I was told TV could be both enjoying and harmfull. I was limited to my video game play, and watching TV was usually done in the early morning or late night. My parents did not want me in front of a TV all day and they rather me staying active and keeping my grades up. Growing up I never watched education programs on TV, it was usually cartoons and movies, which we all know will not help you physically nor mentally. Many of my family rules toward TV have stayed with me to my current age. For example, the number one rule was finish your chores and homework before watching TV. Though I am not as strict on this rule now, I still usually do my homework before playing video games or watching TV. However, I find myself watching more educational TV in my current years that can classify TV as not so harmfull.
In relation to peoples worries and television, I think people worry about violence, negative effects to body and brain, and the effects it can have on younger people. Younger children should not be able to watch violent television nor should they be able to watch cartoons all day. I believe television is already the number one source of entertainment and I think this fact can scare many people in its own. Watching TV can shorten ones attentions span and their overall education level. I also believe that those who watch television more will be less obvious to these effects, thus making them less worried about television than those who watch it less.
As television is growing and changing, I think peoples opinions are also doing the same about TV in general. With increasing number of channels, most non-educational, more people can connect and relate to a program. This connection may change a persons opinion on TV because they will feel that it may now be somewhat beneficial. After asking my grandpas concerning his opinion on TV as a young adult and his current opinion, they were quite different. As a young adult, reading the newspaper for information and staying active caused television to seem useless. However at his older age now, the amount of information on TV is greater than that in a newspaper he now has many favorite programs that relate to him.

Libs 124 Wikipedia Discussion

I choose to read the discussion and history tab concerning Speedy Gonzales. He is a cartoon mouse who helps his friends in many conflicts concerning the opposing Sylvester the cat. This short cartoon shows Speedy doing whatever it takes to help his friends, which often results in comedic painful ways to the cat. Though the cartoon is children friendly and arguably funny, it has encountered some controversy in the past recent years.

Many argue that this short cartoon represents Mexicans in a negative way. For example, all Speedy's friends are often lazy, sleeping, womanizing, and drinking. Opposers believe this is an attempt to stereotype Mexicans and their behavior, which was enough to almost ban the show after starting in 1999. The mice, including Speedy, will always wear shorts and sombreros, again appealing to the Mexican stereotype. The dialog between the mice is often English with some common expressions in Spanish. Also, the short cartoon will begin with Spanish music and the mice encountering a problem, thus having the need of Speedy. To the opposer's surprise, many enjoyed the show and its comedic approach. The show is still under controversy, however has never been taken off the air.

I believe the controversy tab in Wikipedia represents this matter very well in that it includes both sides to the story with the writer staying neutral. With this said, I do not think the article needs to be changed because it presents the conflict to the reader, and represents both sides in a professional way. After reading this, my view concerning the reliability of Wikipedia did not change. I still take cautions when reading Wikipedia and will often use it as a second source rather than a primary.