Connecting via the Internet — and a Darker Side

Clive Thompson recently wrote an in-depth article on Facebook for the Sunday’s New York Times titled “Brave New World of Digital Intimacy.”  The online headline reads “I’m So Totally, Digitally Close to You.”  It’s a pretty interesting look at the history and uses of Facebook.  The history is particularly interesting to those of us who are joing Facebook already in progress.

And, if you were feeling all good and love about the Internet, another New York Times article may stop you short in your tracks.  Written by Mattathias Schwartz, check out The Trolls Among Us, which is a truly disturbing look at those who deliberately use the Internet to cause others pain and distress, not mention annoyance.  Thanks to Charles Mosner for pointing out this article!

Interesting stuff!  Only tangentially related to books and reading, but quite related to library life.  (Carol J.)