Posted by CarolAnn on October 7, 2000, at 10:22:56
In reply to Hypotheses about Online Text Communication, posted by Dr. Bob on October 5, 2000, at 10:09:11
Dr. Bob, this is the only point I totally disagree with:
> 7. Access to online information tends to be empowering and transformative. (7.10)Having been a 'late comer' to the internet, I'm sure that any dramatic change in myself, relating to internet use, would be extremely noticeable. Whether "online" or not, I have found the gathering of information to be neither "empowering" nor "transformative". I think that adding to one's store of knowledge could not empower or transform, unless the information is accompanied by a 'guide' (therapist) who would lead one to use the knowledge correctly, in order to be transformed, which would then lead to empowerment.
CarolAnn
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