Since Professor Francoeur has been talking about copyrights recently, I have found a video that discusses the copyrights of gameplay posted on YouTube. Gameplay commentaries, walkthroughs, and live streams featuring games in them have been on YouTube for a while now. Whether it is commentaries over Minecraft, Call of Duty or GTA, these videos are usually monetized. Back in late 2013, many members of the YouTube community were given quite a scare. YouTube enabled a Content ID check which would flag videos of YouTubers posting game play. The whole point of this is so people posting gameplay cannot make ad revenue off a video using gameplay footage from another company.
Currently, if you wanted to publish a video featuring another company’s video game footage, it must have monetization turned off, which means ads do not appear on the video you publish. YouTubers that do post monetized gameplay footage are usually affiliated with a larger game network that pays for the license to use that footage.
The filter bubble was alarming to me when I first heard of it. The major problem with being stuck in a filter bubble is having a narrow minded view on topics. For example since Facebook has introduced personalized news feeds, we are being spoon fed content from people like us. My own practical way of circumventing this particular filter bubble Facebook has implemented is to just randomly click different friends just to integrate those “clicks” into the news feed algorithm.
I also use the incognito feature more often now so websites cannot track my cookies or search history. It also automatically logs me out of sites. I try my best to never give out my real email address to websites. I use 10minutemail to register for websites that require an email address. This will relieve your real email address from spam or phishing attempts.
I never realized companies used their social media campaigns so effectively. I think our age group for the most part could tell that plenty of marketing campaigns are planned and well thought out. However most people could never see how effective these marketing campaigns actually are.
I feel that the effectiveness of these social marketing campaigns are in large part due to these companies able to abuse and exploit adolescents. When you think about it, these teens literally have nothing better to do. They can sit their and work for free. These teens are willing to do this because those tiny rewards mean worlds to them. I feel like when these young adolescents grow a bit more older, they will not be so easily exploited. When they grow older they will realize their time is just not worth it.
There is differing levels of awareness to what likes really mean. The Facebook community has a different perspective on how they view likes. They see it as more of what it really is, just expressing that you enjoy or express interest in something. However in the YouTube community the “like” button is viewed in a whole different sense. The “like” button is viewed as more a monetary factor. The primary difference for this, is YouTubers are generally individuals that are more transparent and honestly ask viewers for likes. The more “likes” this YouTuber is getting the more people are going to see his video and thus the more money they are going to make from ads. Thus the YouTube community is more aware of how likes equate to money.
Recently President Obama appeared on the show Between Two Ferns hosted by Zach Galifianakis. Obama came on to the show to promote awareness of HealthCare.gov. The President did this in order to appeal and reach out to young adults. The Obama administration saw an opportunity to reach out to a specific demographic and acted upon it. The video has generated over 19 million views on the website where it was originally uploaded funnyordie.com. Hours after Obama appeared on the show, the video directly sent over 32,000 users to HealthCare.gov. Healthcare.gov immediately had a spike of traffic and it only increased as time went on. The Internet has enabled organizations to directly tap into specific demographics. What would organizations have to do to reach specific demographics without the internet? What are other methods to reach target demographics using technology? And finally, would you rate the above video moderately comical or absolutely hilarious?
James Johnson, Damla Bek, Maricia Newton, William Wong
We are discussing the issue of cyberbullying. If we as a group were to demand change or even spread awareness about cyberbullying, we would tackle the issue as follows:
Create YouTube videos to shed light on the consequences of cyberbullying
Use social media platforms to develop open conversations — create anti-cyberbullying Facebook page; blast likers with links to our YouTube videos, thus linking our activity on Facebook and YouTube; keep supporters up-to-date with stories in the media about cyberbullying; encourage supporters to share pertinent posts/info/stories
Encourage people to police their own communities and call out cyberbullies
Find voices of authority to help us spread our message and speak to those most vulnerable to cyberbullying
Contact our respective representatives requesting changes in laws regarding cyberbullying
Create an email list and/or newsletter to keep all of our supporters in the loop about our activities
Using the above communication tools have the benefits of being open and that one trait we would emphasize. We want our social media and communication tools to be able to expose and condemn those who engage in cyber bullying activities. In order to organize our efforts in the days before the web, we would have to advertise and mail out pamphlets to spread awareness.
Online gambling is intrinsically better than gambling in real life. As of right now, there are plenty of underground poker rooms in New York City. They are sometimes hard to find and to get in to. Also, there can be huge problems with walking in to an underground poker room with a large sum of money in your pocket. The safety is not there and there can be suspicions of cheating. Well online poker gets rid of all those fears.
Playing online poker is extremely easy and secure. You could wake up, go on your computer and play poker for any amount you want, all in your pajamas. You play in the safety and comfort of your own home. There is no fear of collusion or of being robbed.
Online poker has been able to become a significant threat to traditional casinos. The transaction costs to create an online poker room has plummeted. In order to create an online poker room, you just need servers, proper software and minimal staff. This is nothing compared to casinos which need real estate, security, dealers etc.
Another thing to be noted is the speed of play. Online poker has a very rapid pace of play. However playing live poker is much more slow. This means fewer hands played for the consumer and less fun. A single hand in real life can take a few minutes. For example,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY82JG7sdeg
Unfortunately, on April 15, 2011, the United States Department of Justice shutdown the most popular poker sites for U.S. players. Since this shut down, most American poker players have stopped playing online poker altogether. Only certain states are allowed to play poker online. Should New York really be left behind? Is it fair for some states to enjoy the freedom of playing online while we cant?
Chinchillas are known today as an adorable animal, similar to a squirrel and a rabbit. They are native to the Andes mountains in South America. Also, they sport the densest and softest fur of any animal in the world. Petting a chinchilla is akin to putting your hand on a cloud. They are fairly popular pets as of today. However back in 2005, Chinchilla’s were a relatively unknown rodent. There was not much information online about these tiny balls of fur.
As big chain pet stores started to pick up chinchillas, information started flooding online. People started to understand how to care for these fragile animals and would post their knowledge online. As time went on, breeder associations, web rings, and Facebook pages arose that were completely dedicated to creating a well of knowledge to anyone who wanted to take care of a domesticated chinchilla.
Owning a chinchilla requires a decent amount of research on taking care of it. The wealth of information on the Internet and ease of access to it has allowed chinchilla pet care to flourish. If publishing and communication had not evolved, would chinchillas be as widespread? What other ways could you find out about them?
E-sports or competitive gaming has seen colossal growth in the past few years. For example, the immensely popular game called League of Legends recently hosted its Worlds Championship last October. The tournament was held in the Staples Center and it was completely sold out. Millions of people watched live on the web. The event had over 32 million people watching with 8.5 million people watching concurrently. This is a short HBO documentary covering the event and its background.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMh2b_n7cKw
E-Sports is massively successfully at the moment, but a decade ago, it was not doing so well. Access to live tournaments was just non-existent. The proper platforms to deliver the content to the masses were not in place. Thus, E-sports had nowhere close to the number of viewers to traditional sports. Traditional sports had their channels on television. Back then, the only way you could watch the competitive scene for your favorite game, was to be at the tournament itself. This was just not feasible for the majority of people.
Recently, appropriate platforms that would deliver this media live came into existence. Websites like Twitch, Ustream, and Youtube have made it possible to give consumers access to this media live, without actually being at the event. This allowed E-sports to get to where it is today. Where do you think E-sports will be in the next 5 years? If events started charging money for viewing, would you pay to watch?
According to Professor Levy’s, Baruch page, she is an expert in Financial Accounting, Capital Structure, Information Asymmetry, Financial Reporting,and Earnings Management. Her LinkedIn profile shows that she studied in Tel Aviv University for her undergraduate degree and then went to Columbia business school for her PHD.
When I think about the library, I think of people sleeping on the couches.
Comments:
"I share the same disgust for inhaling second hand smoke. I sincerely do hope for the success of this product. Giving smokers concrete evidence of how much they are smoking may help them slow down or stop in some way." posted on May 15, 2014, on the post Quitbit
"In software development, the word beta has been used more and more loosely over the past decade. Software in beta used to mean a product far from its final release form filled with bugs. Nowadays, we have come to expect software in beta to be much more refined, polished and very close to its actual release form." posted on May 15, 2014, on the post Beta testing….who’s doing it?
"I remember seeing this ad on the subway yesterday. I saw Rosanna Pansino's face and I was thinking wait a second, I know this person. And then it dawned on me that I subscribed to her. You guys should definitely check out her channel if you have the time. She hosts a show called "Nerdie Nummies" which is a show that is about baking gaming themed food." posted on Apr 24, 2014, on the post The Make-up Millionnarie
"UNICEF is an amazing charitable organization. You are helping others while helping yourself. Nothing gets better than that. I shall see how long I can resist the urge to check my phone." posted on Apr 11, 2014, on the post DON’T TOUCH YOUR PHONE FOR 10 MINUTES
"There will most likely be more Disney advertising appearing on those youtube accounts that are partnered with Maker Studios. Since Maker Studios have contracts that may specify google adsense ownership then Maker Studios can push disney advertisements to be seen all across YouTubers that gave control of their adsense account to Maker." posted on Apr 11, 2014, on the post Private: Disney Taking Over YouTube?!
"I do think this is a very pressing security issue. However most major organizations and companies have immediately started working to address the issue and solutions should be coming along rather quickly. As long as major websites update their sites then there is nothing to fear." posted on Apr 11, 2014, on the post Private: Heartbleed Bug
"That is nothing short of miraculous. Social media saved that girl's eyes. If social media was not what it was today, people may not have been able to show their concern so easily. This girl may have been blind if she was born in a generation that didn't inhale and exhale social media." posted on Apr 11, 2014, on the post Facebook post saves girl’s vision
"Oculus Rift is on the fore front of virtual reality. It is still in an early stage of development and is a very primitive form of experiencing virtual reality at the moment. When you think about it, its essentially just sticking a flat panel LCD screen really close to your face that also has head motion sensors. As of right now, it is definitely not completely immersive. At the moment you can only control camera movement or the "look". In my opinion the Oculus Rift is a small first step to creating a fully immersive experience." posted on Mar 27, 2014, on the post “I would’ve sold my little brother for THIS!”
"That is definitely a very interesting article. In my opinion, people behind a computer screen lose a sense of their humanity. People tend to believe they are behind a veil of anonymity. They are able to say things that they would never say in real life. In most cases of internet defamation nothing can be done. However, like your example, large companies or organizations with enough money can definitely make people pay for what they say online." posted on Mar 13, 2014, on the post No such thing as Anonymous
"This sounds really good for people that are lazy and do not brush enough. The product seems like it would be popular for parents that are instilling the proper amount of time to brush to children. I do not think it will be a new trend. It would only be popular in a niche market. An average person would probably see this as unnecessary. I still think its a good idea and app though!" posted on Mar 3, 2014, on the post Smart Toothbrush
"Cool, I live in the library too." posted on Jan 30, 2014, on the post Library