Thursday, June 25, 2009
Youtube Anyone? Ethos, Pathos, Logos
So my argument is that we should be able to access youtube on campus because currently it is blocked to students. I fully understand the reason it is blocked, because most people are aware of the questionable content that fills the internet. There is inappropriate material everywhere pretty much. However, I'd say there are some things that have not been considered in the blocking of youtube.com. As a student living on campus I have first hand knowledge about the ways this affects the students who are living in on-campus housing. Emotionally this could affect students negatively because of the wide range of music content on the internet. Music can provide a necessary release from pressure and stress in the midst of classes, work, and homework. If there are no other ways for students to listen to music when they want to in order to destress it can be frustrating. Also, aside from the music on Youtube, there are many videos that can provide much entertainment and enjoyment for all students. Watching or listening to funny videos can be so much fun and lift any stressed or unhappy spirits. As far as the logic goes, there are so many other videos on Youtube that besides funny ones or music videos that are posted for the purpose of education, uplifting others, and encouraging others. For example, the church has recently sut up and account on Youtube that has conference talks, firesides and addresses from General Authorities so that those resources are easy to access. Another example of educational purposes has to do with actual school lectures. I have had many teachers, especially science teachers for some reason, record and post lecturse online so that not only can the student have notes but also the lecture as well. Even the lectures from my high school biology class are useful to me now so that I can review, but I can't access them on campus.
Youtube Anyone? Ethos, Pathos, Logos
2009-06-25T23:15:00-06:00
Kindal McGill
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