MySpace Impact

MySpace Impact is an awesome idea. So many people are already on MySpace already, so I think it is a great way to reach people, especially our youth. To Write Love on Her Arms, was the one that caught my eyes the most. It really made me want to read more about it. Also, they even showed popular musicians wearing the shirts.Cutting is a subject that is not talked about as often and I think it's great they devoted a site for it. However, I think if they would have included some statistics and studies, it would have been even more appealing and attention getting. I had a friend in middle school that used to cut herself and I kind of wish MySpace was big back then because this website may have helped her. RAINN also made me interested. The video that basically told what RAINN is really appealed to me. It used ethos, logos, and pathos. They even used a song by a band that is well known. It's called "You're not Alone" by Saosin. So that definitely got my attention. I really think that RAINN is great because even though you are not actually talking to someone face to face it's still personal and probably even a little bit comfortable. Rape really is never something that people feel comfortable talking about and people who have been rape feel embarrased or ashamed and I think that talking to someone online may be easier for a lot of people. The Loans page was interesting but they presentation was not. The concept is great but I kind of forced myself to read it. If they would have had videos about the subjects and real life accounts, it would have made the site more appealing.

I checked out some of the other impact sites. There are a few political ones which I think is great because it seems like more of our youth is getting into politics and it will definitely be crucial during this years' elections. There are quite a variety of sites, even one dedicated to saving a river. What surprised em he most about some of the groups is that you can tell that young people started them which gives our projects more meaning. If they can do it, we are definitely capable of make an impact as well.