Much of the theory involving the way individuals communicate is rooted in the notion of the self-concept or level of self-esteem as some sort of qualitative measure of well- being. Unfortunately, this received object of agency seems to be largely a theoretical device of early 20th century American male scholars, and not an assesment […]
Perception is a very significant component of interpersonal communications. Over the internet, it is very easy for perception to be misconstrued, and difficult for affect or context to carry itself.
I participate in a lot of internet communications; I use email extensively, participate in Internet Relay Chat almost every day, and write in my blog and […]
Looking out, Looking in describes a number of hallmarks of communication - it can be intentional or unintentional, its meaning is inside people’s heads, it is irrevocable, irreproduceable, unique, and successful communication doesn’t necessarily imply mutual understanding. In these areas […]
If someone shares about some aspect of themselves with you in a private forum and then, in a public forum, exposes some small fraction of that aspect, it is not appropriate for you to make your judgement upon that aspect in the public forum.
You come off as being overly harsh based on the information that has […]