tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post115770240685037552..comments2023-12-24T01:23:48.970+05:30Comments on Youth Curry - Insight on Indian Youth: The perils of user-generated contentRashmi Bansalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17447667745099994241noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-11617326797691819022007-07-17T08:08:00.000+05:302007-07-17T08:08:00.000+05:30"teenage girls will write on crushes, cruel parent..."teenage girls will write on crushes, cruel parents and pimples."<BR/><BR/>not so sure about that statement. i have been trying hard to start a geo-targeted, India multi-city user generated content site for teenage girls to post their thoughts anonymously: <BR/><BR/>http://www.confesstotara.com <BR/><BR/>The very limited response after 3 months despite relatively good hit rates meant a change in focus. <BR/><BR/>i now have had to widen the mandate to be a "catch-all" site for funny / outrageous adult oriented confessions from all youth (both boys and girls) in India. <BR/><BR/>Traffic is up, but lets see what the response is!Daniel Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06342189974394710263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1159684065093889762006-10-01T11:57:00.000+05:302006-10-01T11:57:00.000+05:30To describe a and summarize in a simple way this b...To describe a and summarize in a simple way this behaviour for Indian specific audience: <BR/>Indians lack ethics in day-to-day engagements of life. Everything is generalized and is taken for granted. Where as in west it’s not like that.<BR/>This is a good quality of west, which should be practiced in India as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1159249280869844232006-09-26T11:11:00.000+05:302006-09-26T11:11:00.000+05:30Hi,As we grow in tech., we have to keep up with it...Hi,<BR/><BR/>As we grow in tech., we have to keep up with its adversities. No point complaining about it when it has so many useful uses. Mischief is bound to happen and it is user dependent. So many of us are into "lets change the world for better" campaign that its ceased being fun anymore. I believe living our life unobstrusively, not worrying about the neighbours and having our share of pure fun is the key. After all I do not enjoy my statues being used 1) Public Toilets by birds (& some humans); 2)As a landmark for "This is how you get to my place".<BR/><BR/>www.ramangopal.blogspot.comRamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631299677750227612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1158137906953531592006-09-13T14:28:00.000+05:302006-09-13T14:28:00.000+05:30All those who commented that Rashmi's comments abo...All those who commented that Rashmi's comments about eve-teasing and leching in streets/buses were sexiest comments - and posed as if this doesnt happen.... you probably live in an utopian world or in self-denial. Have you even heard of Project Blank Noise<BR/><BR/>If not - Do visit <BR/>http://blanknoiseproject.blogspot.com/ <BR/><BR/>for a reality check.A Soul In Exilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229148762579254714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1158130383207443562006-09-13T12:23:00.000+05:302006-09-13T12:23:00.000+05:30Agree with sudeep.Did u happen to seek permission ...Agree with sudeep.<BR/>Did u happen to seek permission from the <B><I>Lady in Pink</I></B> or her <B><I>Anonymous Stalker</I></B> who happened to click the foto!!??..<BR/><BR/>U cud've just linked to the site!<BR/><BR/>And the comment 'Pathetic' on that poor guy's foto is unwanted too!!<BR/><BR/>Can he stop u doin this or sue you!??<BR/><BR/>;))Vamsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771795441528535176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157962415502757282006-09-11T13:43:00.000+05:302006-09-11T13:43:00.000+05:30Your observations, are once again, absolutely corr...Your observations, are once again, absolutely correct. However, there is a certain net-surfing community that would not entirely agree with your sentiments. These netizens derive varying doses of entertainment from the "chaff" that, as you have noted, seem to invade the less successful user-driven sites.<BR/><BR/>PS. Ever considered a career in Portal Strategy Consulting? :>Ayush Trivedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172484355139580612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157955569722193152006-09-11T11:49:00.000+05:302006-09-11T11:49:00.000+05:30"The same which guys who brush past you in the bus..."The same which guys who brush past you in the bus usually have."<BR/><BR/>Indeed a very sexist and one-sided statement.<BR/><BR/>"She appears to be simply walking down the road when one Gopal Raghuwansi clicked her on his camera phone and susequently uploaded her pic on the site." <BR/><BR/>You need to get your eyes checked. Take a closer look at the first picture and you'll know why I say that. She is "posing" for the image, which certainly means that she wasn't being "stalked".Chris Fernandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652909871881198839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157944837185417492006-09-11T08:50:00.000+05:302006-09-11T08:50:00.000+05:30"Are the people getting clicked giving their conse...<I>"Are the people getting clicked giving their consent?"</I><BR/><BR/>If I am walking down the street and someone clicks my photo and publishes it, how can I object?<BR/><BR/>For people who are essentially in full public view anyway, is such consent even necessary?<BR/><BR/>If it is (of if it should be), then we should just say goodbye to pretty much all photojournalism.Vivek Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105406637636289966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157939266026831422006-09-11T07:17:00.000+05:302006-09-11T07:17:00.000+05:30Yes, I agree that it is getting out of control but...Yes, I agree that it is getting out of control but it's only going to get worse as the technology improves.<BR/><BR/>Pretty soon they will have xray lenses on the cells and then it will really get interesting.<BR/><BR/>www.topmp3players.infoWalsh of Aranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11776203829529911231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157864006438928252006-09-10T10:23:00.000+05:302006-09-10T10:23:00.000+05:30OMG I did not realize you penned the article on We...OMG I did not realize you penned the article on Web2.0 in BW. I must say that it is difficult to say that I am very disappointed to realize it & to tell you that it is not a well written article because it is not well researched. I think this is the first time I am disappointed. You should first understand what web2.0 is.Rajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679637646240704676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157856632202142522006-09-10T08:20:00.000+05:302006-09-10T08:20:00.000+05:30A really biased opinion, so lemme give my take on ...A really biased opinion, so lemme give my take on it :-)<BR/><BR/><I>Are the people getting clicked giving their consent? </I><BR/><BR/>I am sure that this blog, for the moment has more hits than the nokiaeyeonfashion.com website.So, whenever you post ANY photos on your website,do you keep emailing them asking for permissions....ANd you have the post of a dude wearing sunglasses and a heading above it which says <B>They are absolutely pathetic</B>. This is also pretty offensive , right ?<BR/><BR/>What abt defamatory articles on blogs (like IIPM episode)? That is also a user generated content and it can initiate mass-hysteria.That is also a peril, right ? <BR/><BR/>Do photojournalists take consent of all people (especially people) while clicking photos ? No! right ?<BR/><BR/>And finally the "bharateeya kanya mindset"...Most Indian Women live in a paranoia that ALL guys(especially Indian guys) are OUT to get them/pounce on them! My sympathies to those kind of girls...<BR/><BR/><I>On the other hand, he could have been telling his friends 'this is my latest girlfriend' but one loser can usually smell another. I'm sure they'd know.</I><BR/><BR/>Looks like you can smell losers pretty well!!<BR/><BR/><I>The second worry is the Quality of the photos featured. </I> <BR/><BR/>Quality is a perception of an individual or an organization, right ? Quality improves when the site becomes popular....sudeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941277335658782203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157796028030363672006-09-09T15:30:00.000+05:302006-09-09T15:30:00.000+05:30Rashmi,With any new technology, there will always ...Rashmi,<BR/><BR/>With any new technology, there will always be instances of its "misuse" by a lot of people. But gradually it dies down. I am sure in some time the misuse of camera phones will also become near zero. This is of course with an exceptions !!!<BR/><BR/>I do not agree with your suggestion of having someone professional give a direction to any blog. This goes against the idea of user generated content and makes it "schemed" content. I am sure blogs like Sunsilk Gang of Girls(have never visited this one) are aimed at fun..and not churn out some lierary masterpiece. So let the girls just get together and do what they are supposed to do there...have fun. Without being pressurised by the quality of what they write there.<BR/><BR/>Rajni<BR/>(http://rajnis.blogspot.comRajnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613832563544805356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157784143605526442006-09-09T12:12:00.000+05:302006-09-09T12:12:00.000+05:30nameste.i agree to your post,and its very thoughtf...nameste.<BR/>i agree to your post,and its very thoughtful.<BR/>i visited a college recently and saw use of such phone has crossed the limitations of all fun,and we have lost basic respect towards each others.<BR/>we should try not to do things with others which we would not appriciate with our selves. <BR/>i love your blog.<BR/>cheers.<BR/>jhaji.<BR/><BR/>http://jhaji-jhaji.blogspot.com/sanjay jhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983779446003759735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157726229535270162006-09-08T20:07:00.000+05:302006-09-08T20:07:00.000+05:30"" But when the number of users you attract is fai..."" But when the number of users you attract is fairly low... you don't have enough gems. And the trash attracts more trash and repels people who actually have quality content. Because you haven't created an environment where the ego-driven creative types would like to showcase their work. "" TRUE.....and we go even further down the gutter.....but still how many ppl care about these kinda sites....Naveen Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611027024509881501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157724896966262792006-09-08T19:44:00.000+05:302006-09-08T19:44:00.000+05:30rude cellphone users, ah! i met some senior manage...rude cellphone users, ah! i met some senior managers at workplaces who 'feel important' if they are get a stream of cell phone calls that makes them look busy.<BR/>also cell phones in theatres; AMC, United Artists have some funny ads on this (included in their previews) - a nice n easy way asking you to silence your cellphones. <BR/><BR/>read below: lambasting a cellphone user got this actor a standing ovation!<BR/>(http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23365773-details/Jam+mobile+signals,+say+theatregoers/article.do)గిరి Girihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049890028494982833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157724231447543842006-09-08T19:33:00.000+05:302006-09-08T19:33:00.000+05:30Agree on ur views on pics.Read On More:http://apun...Agree on ur views on pics.<BR/><BR/>Read On More:<BR/>http://apunkadesh.blogspot.com/Apun Ka Deshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449355362928609037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157707216334405482006-09-08T14:50:00.000+05:302006-09-08T14:50:00.000+05:30I totally agree with the content of the post.. Wha...I totally agree with the content of the post.. <BR/><BR/>What I feel very strongly about is that the level of maturity amongst cellphone users these days is almost close to nil.. people randomly click photos of strangers without permission (there is even a new chewing gum ad which features something like this) and what they can do with the pics is anybody's guess, given the technology which is accessible to almost anyone these days (and doesn't require a degree in rocket science).. many people, celebrities or common persons, are victims of this, especially women.. recetly a bunch of us went to Goa and on the beach we encountered many guys who were taking our snaps and even filming our videos, pretending that they were focussing the camera on their friends.. it was very offensive and creepy... so when companies announce such competitions and encourage people to make profits out of this nuisance, they must write in bold letters that consent of subject is necessary! I had read somewhere before that photography without consent was prohibited in India, but I doubt if anyone takes it seriously...Still Searchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771129066300765626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157706371147382722006-09-08T14:36:00.000+05:302006-09-08T14:36:00.000+05:30Very nice insights, and Tips. Like the gems from j...Very nice insights, and Tips. Like the gems from junks.. and Users sorting that out too....Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866310511767111129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157704616062414802006-09-08T14:06:00.000+05:302006-09-08T14:06:00.000+05:30The basic problem is that the Indian media only co...The basic problem is that the Indian media only covers internet companies who spend a lot of PR, they never bother to do any research. I think Google knows far more about the useful and popular websites in India, who earn through Adsense than any Indian internet experts.inetinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501715584435766922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1157703856829221942006-09-08T13:54:00.000+05:302006-09-08T13:54:00.000+05:30"The same which guys who brush past you in the bus..."The same which guys who brush past you in the bus usually have."<BR/><BR/>A very sexist and one sided comment. If I count the number of women who have stuck to me in the buses and brushed past me without any provocation from my side, I could fill up an entire diary.redrajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037713065029157644noreply@blogger.com