New Media.

The concept of 'new' media is quite controversial in todays word. Everyone relies on different forms of mediums in their everyday life. Personally, I couldn't imagaine life without the internet and mobile phones. It seems really materialistic, but it's true, the only way I keep in contact with friends from home and family is via text messaging and facebook/email. The only reason we so heavily rely on these media forms is because they are there for us, they are available, quick and easy and make communication so much easier! I like the idea of letter writing as a form of communication, but with the vast amount of technology available, its so much more convinient for us to switch on a laptop and type out an email or pick up your phone and sent a text which will be received instantly.

Obviously, although new media is positive and provides us with so much, there are a number of problems attatched - fraud, stalking, identity theft, privacy etc. With all the good things the internet brings we are bound to have bad things too, there is no way of completely relying on it t be 100% positive. Overall, despite issues faced which bring negativity, I think the internet is actually a positive form for us, as it is available easily, appeals to every age group and is easy to work and use.