In 1961 Newton Minnow referred to television as a "vast wasteland"! I wonder what he would say about the internet? While he did say that when television was good there was nothing better but just that the majority of it was a vast wasteland. I feel the same about the internet. Maybe it's just because I was just on facebook and was amazed by the overabundance of totally useless drivel that some people feel the need to share with the rest of the world. I guess you could include the drivel I am pumping out right now.
Don't get me wrong, I think the internet has become an invaluable tool in regards to the availability of information but it has also become a wasteland of such vast proportions that I think that Mr. Minnow would agree that it dwarfs the wasteland that is television(200 channels and nothing on).
I suppose my disenchantment with facebook is my own fault since I can't bring myself to deny most friend requests feeling that I don't want to offend anybody that wants to be my friend but what I am realizing is the reason why I couldn't stand half of these people in high school. I mean do I really give a shit that you prefer prefer Coke over Pepsi and seriously.....I haven't seen your ass in over 20 years I really don't need to see video of you kids first day of kindergarten!! Especially in two parts posted 10 minutes apart!!!
Ok Ok I guess I have vented enough for now. Gotta go check my facebook account.
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