Often people criticize the internet for both decreasing privacy and eliminating interpersonal communication. One cite in particular involves these two aspects in a very interesting way. Postsecret.com has been gaining popularity for years, now, and I have to say, it is one of my all time favorite cites. Basically, people anonymously mail in postcards containing their secrets to the manager of the cite, Frank, and he scans and posts them online. The secrets range from the humorous to matters of life and death. Postsecret also has a number of books released and tours colleges across the country.
This cite is fairly unconventional for many reasons, like the fact that it relies "snail mail" as a major compenent. Additionally, the idea of posting your deepest, darkest secrets on the internet for all to read is generally looked down upon. However, this cite is inspiring. It is amazing to see how similar your own life is to these many anonymous strangers. Additionally, I feel as though it helps people realize that everyone in the world has struggles to cope with everday. Many say that when you read the postcards, it is impossible not to feel a connection with the people who have written them and even imagine if anyone you know is the author.
This cite is fairly unconventional for many reasons, like the fact that it relies "snail mail" as a major compenent. Additionally, the idea of posting your deepest, darkest secrets on the internet for all to read is generally looked down upon. However, this cite is inspiring. It is amazing to see how similar your own life is to these many anonymous strangers. Additionally, I feel as though it helps people realize that everyone in the world has struggles to cope with everday. Many say that when you read the postcards, it is impossible not to feel a connection with the people who have written them and even imagine if anyone you know is the author.
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