@Reneejo714
Sorry thought it posted!
What Coleman talks about reminds me of myself and many other people I personally know. Coleman states how the internet has become the place where people interact with each other virtually. This is a way for people to present themselves however they like, even fool a complete stranger. When Coleman talked about the keyboard banger, I instantly thought of those who use online dating sites. My friends dad had an online dating profile, and time after time these ladies had dramatically lied about what they look like, and what they actually do. The internet has allowed people to escape into their own avatar and be whomever they want, even being able to escape the vivid life of reality. When I look through my twitter, I instantly see things from those I follow and I am completely shocked on what they tweet about, sometimes it’s jaw dropping wondering if it’s true. This brings up how Coleman talks how media can change the user, I completely agree. I know when I was in junior high I would see how some students would bully others through MySpace but would never confront them in person. Being protected by the screen and the avatar you choose gives people the extra confidence…sometimes too much. I do strongly believe that you have the power to say no to allow social networks change you. Use Facebook, twitter, instagram etc. in moderation. Still have coffee dates and real life adventures to make sure you don’t only consume yourself behind a screen.