Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is the term used to describe the second generation of the Internet. It is about interaction and social networking with websites and others around the globe. Being able to post your own content for others to see, downloading and viewing created content by others. Youtube, stage6, revver, veoh, blogger, wikipedia, forums and hundreds of other websites are examples of Web 2.0.

Advantages of Web 2.0

• It can help to strengthen relationships. Able to socialise with your friends and family through instant messaging and social network sites when you are unable to see them in person.
  
• Free thinking and freedom of speech. You can have your say or express your opinion on anything you choose and discuss your views with other people.
  
• Sharing thoughts and ideas can help to develop your own ideas and see things from a new light.
• Personalisation. Experience and get more from websites when you can customize them to your liking.
  

Disadvantages of Web 2.0

• No policing. With the vast amount of information we do not have the man power to filter and police the content being uploaded.
• Copyright theft. Sharing of copyright material is made much easier, with people uploading and downloading all the time. Companies lose money when people steal their material this way.
• Fragmentation of Society. People staying in doors more often and sitting in front of a screen instead of going out with friends.
  

Web 2.0 on Youtube




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Wikipedia