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Outline the pros and cons of Web 2.0 and the dangers of social media and internet.

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This excerpt explains the differences between Web 1.0 and 2.0, in addition to the dangers and benefits they provide for users.

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The short podcast narrated by my instructor mainly addressed the positives of Web 2.0 and defines it as a pleasant upgrade from the prehistoric Web 1.0 that we've grown so fond of.

The most interesting quote I found from this website is:

"Think of it like a house," said Hoffman, who will give a presentation on AJAX security at next week's Black Hat security event in Las Vegas. "A traditional Web site is like a house with no windows and just a front door. An AJAX Web site is like a house with a ton of windows and a sliding door. You can put the biggest locks on your front and back doors, but I can still get in through a window."

In essence, Web 2.0 gives users access to an abundance of cool features, but doesn't ...

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Tamara Daniels, MS
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  • Master Online Teacher Certificate, University of Illinois
  • MS, National Louis University
  • MA, National Louis University
  • BA, University of Illinois
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