1. There is a potential contradiction between privacy and trust when internet users share personal information publicly. 2. Social media trends like posting "selfies" can encourage conformity over individuality as users aim to portray curated versions of themselves. 3. Apps and editing tools that alter photos raise questions about authenticity and how they shape societal perceptions of attractiveness.

1. Based on your reading of three of the above readings
on issues related to finding authentic information
within a socially networked world, identify two
essential take-home messages that you believe will
inform your work as an information professional.

2. pri·va·cy
: the state of being alone : the state of being away
from other people
: the state of being away from public attention

3. trust
: belief that someone or something is reliable, good,
honest, effective, etc

4. Is there a contradiction in the terms
privacy and trust when internet users
are putting themselves in the public
domain?
Is it hurting anyone?
Is it offending anyone?

5. Users who post Space angle photographs
are conforming to a social trend at the
expense of their individuality…
Are users trying to be deceptive?

6. Is the ‘selfie ‘ genre new?
Do Space angles make the used to make
unattractive people appear attractive?

7. What about apps where users can enlarge,
and beautify themselves?
Grandparents had photos
tinted wearing Sunday
best?
Models are
photo shopped!
Artists
embellished
‘selfie’
portraits!

8. SNS communities that have been violated through
taking MySpace Angle photos!
Really? This argument reflects society perception rather
than fraudulent internet activity.
So what is the argument?

9. I don’t care about looks, unless you I
don’t like yours?

10. Hmmm Space Angles!
It’s all the rage!