HELP!!

Having trouble finding enought information for the opposing side!

Questions for opposing side

Can users opt out of having a public search listing? Yes. All users have several options in regards to the privacy of their public search listings. In addition, we are informing all users that external indexing will occur in approximately one month, so they have time to adjust their privacy settings. All of these options can be accessed from the Search Privacy page.
• Users who have their search privacy set to “Everyone”: Users who currently have search set to “Everyone” will have a public search listing created for them. They have additional options to remove their public search listings from search results on Facebook’s Welcome page, to remove their public search listings from external search engine results, or to do both.
• Users who have their search privacy restricted: Users who currently have search set to anything other than “everyone” have not had public search listings created for them. Their public search listings will not appear in search results from Facebook’s Welcome page or in search engine results.
Who is indexed in these searches? Only users who are over 18 and have the “Allow my public search listing to be indexed in external search engines” checked in their search privacy settings will appear in external searches.
http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/09/facebook_search_big_move

Watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwnTWZ1-UWY

Essay 4, topic

Facebook: Social networking? Or Social Crisis?

Questions to consider:
1.) Does facebook privacy seetings actually protect your privacy?
Answer:  In September 2007, Facebook announced that profiles will become searchable through its new Public Search Listings. people with facebooks can now be searched through google, yahoo. and msn.

2.) can anyone see the pictures and information that you post on facebook?
one of the fun things about the Internet is sharing photos and messages with friends, keep in mind that the Internet is also a public resource. Only post information you are comfortable with anyone seeing—including your parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, even potential employers. It’s not uncommon for companies to run an Internet search of job applicants before they offer them a position. Stories are increasing about people being “weeded out” from a job search due to compromising or ill-advised photos and information found on the Web. Even if you remove photos or information, they can still exist in archive caches or on another person’s computer. Once you post something, it truly is out of your hands.
A second consideration, frequently overlooked, is that information you post on a social networking site may reveal indiscretions and worse to future employers, college professors, or even your parents. It’s on the record that students have been suspended and expelled for escapades and threats posted online. In some instances, potential job offers have been withdrawn because of information posted on a social networking site. http://www.utexas.edu/its/secure/articles/social_networking.php
3.) is "tagging" your friends in pictures really safe?

4.) what does data mining do?
third party applications on Facebook are stealing information from users. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, applications including FarmVille, Texas Hold ‘em and FrontierVille are providing users’ names, and in some cases their friends’ names, to dozens of advertising and Internet tracking companies.
These actions apparently has ties to the growing field of companies that build detailed databases on people in order to track them online, the Journal reported. Using sophisticated software, these tracking companies can determine by your online behavior what movies you watch, what brand of clothes you wear, and a lot of other information you might not want others to know. Companies crave this data. They use to target sales pitches to specific consumers. http://www.pr101.biz/pr-101-weekly-rant-36-what-data-mining-companies-are-doing-is-a-much-more-dangerous-than-most-people-realize/

Facebook's Terms Of Service state that not only do they own your data (section 2.1), but if you don't keep it up to date and accurate (section 4.6), they can terminate your account (section 14). You could argue that the terms are just protecting Facebook's interests, and are not in practice enforced, but in the context of their other activities, this defense is pretty weak. As you'll see, there's no reason to give them the benefit of the doubt. Essentially, they see their customers as unpaid employees for crowd-sourcing ad-targeting data.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/10-reasons-to-delete-your-facebook-account-2010-5#ixzz161gcAlQz

Essay 3- revised

Shop till You Drop

The normal human mind craves new and exciting things, and shopping fills that need. For some, the thrill of spending/shopping becomes compelling, so much that these certain people cannot control the impulse to shop for something- anything. “Oniomania,” is the psychiatric term used for retail addiction. Oniomania is defined as an uncontrollable desire to buy things. Overtime, advertising and marketing, advances in technology, and severe negative emotions have become the three major causes of Oniomania, which have affected society greatly over the past few decades.  

Advertising has greatly influenced American society. Over time, society has accepted the advertising industries suggestion that people need material positions. Advertisers utilize the newspaper, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, internet, and mobile phones to communicate their ads. Advertising companies use many different techniques when trying to show the importance of a product, and why consumers "need" the product. “Avante Garde,” is a technique used when advertisers make the product appear that it will put the consumer ahead of the times. For example Dip n Dots ice-cream, claims to be the ice-cream of the future. “Testimonials,” or endorsements, use a famous person, usually seen using or supporting the product in some way. For example, Michael Jordan is seen in commercials wearing Nike Jordan’s. Finally, “Bandwagon,” is a technique that exploit’s a consumer’s natural desire to be part of “the crowd” (Mandora). All of these techniques make the consumer feel as if they need the product being advertised.

Retail addicts have something in common with all addictions; they all have a root cause. Oniomaniacs get into a vicious circle that consists of negative emotions like anger and stress, which lead to purchasing something. After the act of buying is over, the person is either regretful or depressed. In order to cope with the feelings, the addicted person returns to square one, and resorts to another purchase. (Perkins). Suze Orman, psychologist and financial author of three consecutive New York Times bestsellers, says “Our emotions influence up to 80 per cent of our financial decisions”. Oniomania usually stems at an early age.  Children who experience parental neglect will grow up with low character-respect because throughout their childhood, they experienced that they were not important as a quality, but recognized as a worthless object. As an effect, these neglected children play only with toys to compensate for their loneliness. Adults that have depended on equipment for emotional support when they were younger are most likely to become addicted to shopping because of the ongoing sentiment of deprivation they experienced as a child. (Thomas). The most common theory of compulsive shopping is that a link exists between compulsive shopping and clinical depression. Low serotonin levels found in depression are also associated with increased rates of impulsivity. (Intili). "Individuals will get some kind of high from an addictive behavior like shopping," says Ruth Engs, EdD, a professor of applied health science at Indiana University. "Meaning that endorphins and dopamine, naturally occurring opiate receptor sites in the brain, get switched on, and the person feels good, and if it feels good they are more likely to do it -- it's reinforced."

 Retail addicts are unable to deal with their everyday problems, especially those that alter their self-esteem. Most of the issues in their lives are repressed by buying something.

Social conditions may also play an important role, especially in capitalist societies that are dominated by a consumerist economy where buying is an important part of daily life. Credit cards facilitate the spending of money as well as mail order via catalogues or online shopping. The thrill and excitement of spending and shopping are no longer limited to the mall. Online spending has reached new heights; according to InfoWorld (Jan. 2007), U.S. retail Web sites collected $102.1 billion in 2006. Credit cards are a major necessity in an Oniomaniacs life. Being able to lay down a piece of plastic to get what we want can be addictive. All one has to do is hand over the card to the cashier for a few brief seconds, and the spending is done. When paying in cash, it is easier for someone to realize how much money he or she is actually spending. (Berger ).

Compulsive shoppers start the cycle with a feeling of emptiness, and a low self-esteem. Advertising from the television, radio, internet, and magazines tell people that if they buy their product, they will be seen as more important, successful, loveable, or complete. Oniomaniacs spend money to gain that euphoric feeling, but it is only a temporary feeling because when the shopping and the spending are over, the vicious circle starts over again. Retail addiction, Oniomania, shopping addiction, binge spending: there are many names. But regardless of how one terms this growing group of society, Oniomaniacs will continue to have to face advertising agents and agencies unnecessary, persuasive techniques that can turn wants into needs overnight.

Essay 3, credibility of sources

1.)

Perkins, Victoria. (n.d.). Causes of shopping addiction. Retrieved from http://www.helium.com/items/1481158-shopping-addiction

This is a credible source because at the end of a page, i was able to click on a link about the authors awards, and all of the articles she has published. It would be considered a secondary source, because the author inclused links to pages that she used information from. I may not use this source because the article is mising a publication date.

  2.)Berger, Initials. (n.d.). Spending and shopping addiction.Copyright 2005 Dr Vincent Berger. Retrieved from http://www.psychologistanywhereanytime.com/addiction_psychologist/psychologist_addiction_spending.htm

TThis source is a credible source, and it is primary. To find this out, I clicked on a link of information about the author, and it stated that the site did not useany electronic means to gather information.

3.)Intili, Daniela. (n.d.). Battling compulsive shopping. ©2010 The Australian Psychological Society Ltd. Retrieved from http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/inpsych/shopping/

4.)Thomas, Charly. (2009, February 11). What is oniomania. Retrieved from http://oniamania.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-is-oniomania.html

Draft of paragraph 3 for essay 3

Retail addicts have something in common with all addictions, they all have a root cause. Oniomaniacs get into a vicious circle that consists of negative emotions like anger and stress, which lead to purchasing something. After the buying is over, the person is either regretful or depressed. In order to cope with the feelings, the addicted person resorts to another purchase. (http://www.helium.com/items/1481158-shopping-addictionins)
Oniomania usually stems at an early age.  Children who experience parental neglect will grow up with low character-respect because throughout  their childhood, they experienced that they were not important as a qualitity, but recognized as a worthless object. As an effect, these neglected children play only with toys to compensate for their sensations of lonliness. Adults that have depended on equipment for emotional support when they were younger are most likely to become addicted to shopping because of the ongoing sentiment of deprivation they endured as a child. http://oniamania.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-is-oniomania.html

Thesis, cause and effect

Advertising, advances in technology, and severe negative emotions are the major causes of Oniomania, also known as retail addiction, in today's society.

First body paragraph- advertising.

Advertisers utilize the newspaper, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, internet, and mobile phones to communicate their ads. Advertisers use many different techniques when trying to show the importance of a product, and why consumers "need" the product. “Avante Garde,” is a technique used when advertisers make the product appear that it will put the consumer ahead of the times. For example Dip n Dots icecream, claims to be the icecream of the future. “Testimonials,” or endorsements, use a famous person, usually seen using or supporting the product in someway. For example, Michael Jordan is seen in commercials wearing Nike Jordan’s. Finally, “Bandwagon,” is a technique that exploit’s a consumer’s natural desire to be part of “the crowd.” all of these techniques make the consumer feel as if they need the product being advertised.

Cause and effect

Is advertising and media what causes people to spend money?

What makes people feel like they need something?

What are different types of techniques advertisers use to attract peoples attention, and make them need the advertised item?

What is the most popular/ best working form of advertisement?

What age group is targeted most by advertising?

Essay #2

College Graduate Vs High School Graduate

A college education is an important key in one’s life to success in the future.  Although some people believe that only a high school degree is enough to find a career today, this is not true. A high school education is very different than a college education. College graduates have the advantage of four extra years of education, a higher income/salary, and many more job opportunities and career paths to choose from than those who do not pursue education beyond high school.

One of the advantages of going to college is simply gaining an extra four to six years of learning. College students are required to take a variety of basic education courses, such as math, sciences, English, and basic computing and speech classes. College classes go into much deeper detail, and advance far beyond what is taught in a high school class. In college, electives are also required as a part of earning a degree. Students are able to take a course that simply sounds interesting or appealing to them. Often students discover that during one of these elective courses, they have a talent and/or passion for a certain subject and begin to understand the subject’s potential in the job marketplace. (Carter) For example, a business major may enjoy her art elective, and discover that she may own an art gallery as her career. College students become aware of the many different subjects and fields that they never would have considered, or even known about, without going to college. While obtaining a specialized degree is necessary for most fields, sometimes just having a college education is an advantage, regardless of the field of study. Employers want to know that their employees have a well rounded basic education.

A high school graduate can begin working full time immediately, which means a few extra years of earning potential and less initial debt from college loans, these benefits are negligible when compared to the average salaries earned by college graduates. The average annual income for a high school graduate is $30,400. College graduates, however, with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn an average of $52,200 a year. (Elmore). Over the course of their careers, college graduates can make a difference of $21,800 a year more than high school graduates. Those with a college degree, whether it be a bachelors or masters degree, are better equipped to make more money in the long run. A person with little or no college education can expect to make anywhere from one million, to one and a half million dollars over his or her career, in comparison to the average college graduate who can expect to make over two million dollars over his or her career. With every advancement in education, the amount of money increases by roughly one half, to a million dollars. (Chavis)

More and more jobs require education beyond high school. Obtaining a college degree is now more than just an advantage in today’s workforce. In previous generations, there were many jobs available for those without a college education, or sometimes even a high school diploma. Today, it is nearly impossible to get a job, let alone pursue in a career, without a college degree. Job seekers who do not have a college degree will find certain positions that may not actually require a college education, but those employers will still pay higher salaries to those who have a college degree. Jobs seekers with a college education will still earn higher salaries, even when the degree is not directly required for the job. (Carter). College degree holders are much more likely to get promotions in their chosen field of work, in comparison to those with only a high school diploma. A higher education makes a person more knowledgeable and able to foster creative, out of the box thinking. Corporates are always on the lookout for people who can suggest to them new, profitable ways of doing things. This makes the person with the college degree ideal for a leadership position, and more likely to get promoted or given a raise. (Dogra).  High school graduates have an unemployment rate of a little over 9%, while college graduates only face about 5.75% unemployment rate. Whether in a good job market or bad, that difference is significant (Carter).

Four more years of being in a classroom is worth the extra time, effort, and money, when considering the advantages of obtaining a college degree. College students are not only better educated, but are also able to grasp in-depth information learned in their major/ field of work. A college graduate’s income is significantly higher than that of someone with only a high school diploma. Finally, a college graduate will be open to different job opportunities, and career choices because of the in-depth learning, studying, and training in a specific field of work/practice.

Works Cited

Cater, Michael. "The Advantages to a College Degree for Today's Job Seekers." Ezine Articles. N.p., 10 Oct 2005. Web. 6 Oct 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-to-a-College-Degree-for-Todays-Job-Seekers&id=81204>.

Elmore, Roger. "The Financial Benefits of a College Degree." Budget Musings. N.p., 13 Sep 2010. Web. 6 Oct 2010. <http://calendarbudget.com/wordpress/the-financial-benefits-of-a-college-education/>.

Chavis, Jason. "Salary Comparison of a College Grad to a Non grad." Bright Hub. N.p., 14 May 2010. Web. 6 Oct 2010. <http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/68847

Dogra, Aastha. "College Education." Benefits of a College Education. N.p., 23 Aug 2010. Web. 20 Oct 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/college-education-benefits-of-college-education.html>.

Final Draft essay 1

Victoria Reynolds
Dr. Kerr
En 101
9-16-10

Retail Addiction

      Shoes, clothes, jewelry, new cell phone- all kinds of materials items can make us feel good about ourselves,

temporarily that is. “Oniomania,” the psychiatric term for this syndrome, is defined as “an uncontrollable

desire to buy things” (dictionary.com).

Advertising, catalyzed by exponential growth in technology, has affected society greatly over the past several

decades; increased reported cases of this addiction clearly indicate the marketing industries’ lack of regard

concerning the potential negative effects upon society, consumers, and of course oniomaniacs.

        What exactly is retail addiction? Oniomania, more commonly referred to as shopping addiction, is the

proper term used for compulsive shopping. Oniomaniacs are addicts. In the same way other addicts obsess over

their addiction, retail addicts become preoccupied with the activity of spending, and/or shopping, and devote

significant time and money to these activities. Retail addicts have described the feeling of spending money,

and planning shopping trips as ”euphoric.” A Psychiatric Times survey conducted in December, 2006

revealed that almost six percent of Americans reported suffering from this problem.

 http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/shoppingadd.htm

http://www.myaddiction.com/shopping-addiction.html

     Advertising has existed, in one form or another, as long as humans have bought, sold, or traded items and

goods. Although organized advertising began in Europe, advertising agents and agencies did not appear in

America until during the Civil war era. Advertisements were used to recruit soldiers in the war for either the

union or the confederate armies. In the late 1800’s, brand names were used for goods, such as clothing and

household items, to assert a products consistent efficiency. One example of a brand that still exists today is

Ivory soap. As advertising continued to sink its roots into American society throughout the 1900’s, agencies

developed methods of targeting specific consumers who would be more likely to purchase various types of

products. As technology advanced, advertisers utilized the newspaper, radio broadcasting, television

broadcasting, internet, and mobile phones to communicate their ads.

http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v006/6.3unit02.html

        Advertisers use many different techniques to make the consumer feel as if they need the products they

advertise. “Avante Garde,” is when advertisers make the product appear that it will put the consumer ahead

of the times. For example Dip n Dots ice cream claims to be the ice cream of the future. “Testimonials,” or

endorsements, use a famous person, usually seen using or supporting the product in someway. For example,

Michael Jordan is seen in commercials wearing Nike Jordan’s. Finally, “Bandwagon,” is a technique that

exploit’s a consumers natural desire to be part of “the crowd.” all of these techniques make the consumer

feel as if they need the product being advertised.

 http://www.foothilltech.org/rgeib/english/media_literacy/advertising_techniques.htm
      Advertising has greatly influenced American society. Over time, society has accepted the advertisers

suggestion that it needs material positions. What were once wants, are now needs. For example, mobile

phones were new and unnecessary less then twenty years ago; now, it seems as if people are required to

have one. People feel abnormal without these possessions. Subsequently, society influences people to spend

money. Spending is the most socially reinforced of all behavioral addictions.

        Retail addicts are constantly confronted by advertising telling them that buying ridiculous things will

make them happier or even make their likes easier. Oniomaniacs can not ever see the difference between a

want and a need. To them, every item is necessary. As you can see, this addiction is a problem because it

can cause these people to go into debt, and ruin their financial well-being. In the worst cases, addicts could

possibly resort to illegal activities, such as theft or prostitution, to gain necessary means to continue spending.

You are probably wondering “is obsessive spending and shopping purely for self-gain, or are there emotional

or psychological factors behind this addiction?” While both may be true, most of the time it is psychological

factor that play the role in oniomania, because it is actually a psychological disease. Retail addicts cannot help

the feeling of needing to spend money, and that is why there is therapy for retail addicts.

        Retail addiction, oniomania, shopping addiction, binge spending: there are many names. But regardless

how one terms this ever-widening group of American society who possess a seemingly innate predisposition

to recklessly spend and spend and spend their own money and that of others, this problem is still apparent.

Time will come that consumers will question society about the legitimacy of society’s loving regard for

spending and attaining material possessions. In turn, society will question and hold accountable advertising

agents and agencies for their unnecessary, cunning techniques which can turn wants into needs overnight.

Sadly, for now, oniomaniacs are still paying the price for capitalistic selfishness and wanton greed exhibited

by advertisers and in turn, American society. So next time you are about to purchase a $200 pair of shoes,

or a new plasma HD triple reflex gizmo super Television combination popcorn popper, ask yourself why you

need it, and if you really need it al all.





http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/shoppingadd.htm

http://www.myaddiction.com/shopping-addiction.html

Citing

http://www.foothilltech.org/rgeib/english/media_literacy/advertising_techniques.htm

http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v006/6.3unit02.html

http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/shoppingadd.htm

http://www.myaddiction.com/shopping-addiction.html

beautiful draft!

Shoes, clothes, jewelry, new cell phone- all kinds of materials items can make us feel good about ourselves, temporarily that is. “Oniomania,” the psychiatric term for this syndrome, is defined as “an uncontrollable desire to buy things” (dictionary.com).

Advertising, catalyzed by exponential growth in technology, has affected society greatly over the past several decades; increased reported cases of this addiction clearly indicate the marketing industries’ lack of regard concerning the potential negative effects upon society, consumers, and of course oniomaniacs.



What exactly is retail addiction? Oniomania, more commonly referred to as shopping addiction, is the proper term used for compulsive shopping. Oniomaniacs are addicts. In the same way other addicts obsess over their addiction, retail addicts become preoccupied with the activity of spending, and/or shopping, and devote significant time and money to these activities. Retail addicts have described the feeling of spending money, and planning shopping trips as ”euphoric.” A Psychiatric Times survey conducted in December, 2006 revealed that almost six percent of Americans reported suffering from this problem.



Advertising has existed, in one form or another, as long as humans have bought, sold, or traded items and goods. Although organized advertising began in Europe, advertising agents and agencies did not appear in America until during the Civil war era. Advertisements were used to recruit soldiers in the war for either the union or the confederate armies. In the late 1800’s, brand names were used for goods, such as clothing and household items, to assert a products consistent efficiency. One example of a brand that still exists today is Ivory soap. As advertising continued to sink its roots into American society throughout the 1900’s, agencies developed methods of targeting specific consumers who would be more likely to purchase various types of products. As technology advanced, advertisers utilized the newspaper, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, internet, and mobile phones to communicate their ads.



Advertisers use many different techniques to make the consumer feel as if they need the products they advertise. “Avante Garde,” is when advertisers make the product appear that it will put the consumer ahead of the times. For example Dip n Dots ice cream claims to be the ice cream of the future. “Testimonials,” or endorsements, use a famous person, usually seen using or supporting the product in someway. For example, Michael Jordan is seen in commercials wearing Nike Jordan’s. Finally, “Bandwagon,” is a technique that exploit’s a consumers natural desire to be part of “the crowd.” all of these techniques make the consumer feel as if they need the product being advertised.



Advertising has greatly influenced American society. Over time, society has accepted the advertisers suggestion that it needs material positions. What were once wants, are now needs. For example, mobile phones were new and unnecessary less then twenty years ago; now, it seems as if people are required to have one. People feel abnormal without these possessions. Subsequently, society influences people to spend money. Spending is the most socially reinforced of all behavioral addictions.



Retail addicts are constantly confronted by advertising telling them that buying ridiculous things will make them happier or even make their likes easier. Oniomaniacs can not ever see the difference between a want and a need. To them, every item is necessary. As you can see, this addiction is a problem because it can cause these people to go into debt, and ruin their financial well-being. In the worst cases, addicts could possibly resort to illegal activities, such as theft or prostitution, to gain necessary means to continue spending. You are probably wondering “is obsessive spending and shopping purely for self-gain, or are there emotional or psychological factors behind this addiction?” While both may be true, most of the time it is psychological factor that play the role in oniomania, because it is actually a psychological disease. Retail addicts cannot help the feeling of needing to spend money, and that is why there is therapy for retail addicts.



Retail addiction, oniomania, shopping addiction, binge spending: there are many names. But regardless how one terms this ever-widening group of American society who possess a seemingly innate predisposition to recklessly spend and spend and spend their own money and that of others, this problem is still apparent. Time will come that consumers will question society about the legitimacy of society’s loving regard for spending and attaining material possessions. In turn, society will question and hold accountable advertising agents and agencies for their unnecessary, cunning techniques which can turn wants into needs overnight. Sadly, for now, oniomaniacs are still paying the price for capitalistic selfishness and wanton greed exhibited by advertisers and in turn, American society. So next time you are about to purchase a $200 pair of shoes, or a new plasma HD triple reflex gizmo super Television combination popcorn popper, ask yourself why you need it, and if you really need it al all.

Tell me Something I Don't Know

The purpose of this paper, is to inform people about "Omniomania" which is a psychiatric term used for compulsive shopping. My goal is to go into detail about this addiction by answering the questions about omniomania. I will talk about the addiction, how society has a major effect on the addiction, and how technology advances influence this addiction, and more.

Shopping Haul (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjent8cOhyM

Retail Addiction Questions

Why are people today so concerned with money?

Does societeypersuade us to envy rich people?

Why do we spend money for the purppose of "out doing" our peers?

Does buying expensive/ novelty items really make us feel better about ourselves?

Are shoppoholics self conscious?

Why do people spend money on material items, rather then things that really matter?

Shopping addiction