The Digg website reminded me of American Idol where viewers can vote candidates on or off the show! I say this because based on my exploration, Digg appears to be a site for the people and by the people. Viewers post and share sites they find interesting, and viewers can either "vote" to "share" or "bury" the site depending on what their opinion. Therefore, the better sites which get the better votes will be pushed to the top of the list. Whereas, the sites that are not favored can be buried and put at the bottom of the list.
The website is divided ino various sections which will list viewer posted sites on technology, world and business, science, gaming, lifestyle, entertainment, sports and an area known as "offbeat." While viewers may access websites, viewers may also access videos, images, and news.
Digg appears to be a reflection of popular culture and is one example of how the internet has connected people from all over.
News From the Library--Feb. 22, 2010
15 years ago
Yes it has connected people, but that scares me.Whom are we connected to?Who all can see what we are reading ?Can they misuse it?These questions scare me sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI like your comparison to American Idol. Digg definitely seems a bit like a popularity contest.
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