Using the Brunswikian Lens Model, I decided to assess one of my “weak ties’” personalities through AIM. I actually went to her AIM page which is found by right clicking and clicking on “Get AIM Page”
This person had nearly everything filled out…even her address! The address would classify as an other-directed identity claim since it tells those from the outside where to send her US Mail. Another example of an other directed identity claim she put down are 3 words that describe her. She is “smart, emotional and understanding” which gives those on the outside an idea of her traits and how it would be working with her. The listing of her address could also be considered an exterior behavioral residue because my tie’s address reflects an offline aspect of his life. Next, she has the lyrics to a popular song of the past called “Award Tour” by a Tribe Called Quest.” Since she aspires to be a mogul in the music business, I would consider this a self directed identity claim because it says something about her experiences (or at least her up and coming experiences), but is only intended for those who are familiar with the meaning of the song and her aspirations.
My friend also copied an IM conversation between her and me in which I gave her a little motivation regarding her pursuing her dreams. This is an example of interior behavioral residue because it is a relatively private CMC conversation generated inside the medium of instant messenger.
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I find it interesting how interconnected all of these things we're learning about are. You mention copied and pasted segments from instant messenger conversations as being interior behavioral residue; but they can also be classified, at least in my case, as a form of attitude based selective self presentation. I often put excerpts from AIM conversations which involve my being particularly witty or funny into my profile because I like showing those moments off. Any given Internet phenomenon can really be described and characterized by multitudes of terms, I guess.
First, I'm shocked someone would post their address online in this day and age. The three words she choose are pretty strong descriptions. Not many people who choose to admit they think they are smart and that they are emotional. I would have also choosen this for cue utilization. I wish you had given more information as to whether this cue was validated by her actual personality.
Copying and pasting an AIM conversation is interesting-- as we disucssed in class, this is using CMC to showcase other CMC. Does she want to share this conversation because it says sometihng about her personality that she wants others to know? Since it's encouragement from a friend, I can think of two reasons: 1) she wants to self-reinforce this motivation or 2) she wants to reinforce the fact that she is motivated to others. Your post was interesting, but I wish you had developed it further and used more examples from our reading.
It is interesting to note that this person filled out her address. In this day and age, this is definitely not the norm. Also, you said she described herself as being emotional and smart. Those are also awkward ways to describe oneself. Regardless, the way in which this person put up your and their conversation about motivation is nice. I wonder if it was a means of motivating one self, or show-casing to others how motivated she/he was. I guess it can go both ways.
Good job!
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