Blog: Wiki So Far

I have not edited the Wiki as of right now. However, I do plan on adding a fitness section into the Wiki. Over these past few years, there has been a massive growth in the fitness industry, especially in bodybuilding and powerlifting. The industry has grown so big thanks to the use of new media. There are tons of excellent fitness Youtube channels out there that provide quality fitness resources for those who want to begin. I think it is necessary to spread useful information to promote this healthy community into the public.

Blog: P2P

What is file sharing?

File sharing is the sharing of data across two or more platforms. The data that is transferred can be any type of information. File sharing can uses a medium, such as a website or a platform to get the file across. Usually it would require the file to be uploaded first, then downloaded afterwards.

What is P2P file sharing?

P2P file sharing is the transfer of data from using a large network. In a sense, it is a more direct way of transferring data. It allows users to access information by connecting with other computers who have this content. It is a collaborative network that requires many users to function.

What are some examples of P2P file sharing?

Some examples of P2P file sharing include torrents, Skype, and Bitcoins.

Blog: Privacy

Nowadays, privacy and confidentiality are pretty much non-existent in new media. We are all aware that our data can be compromised and sold to third parties. We still use new media knowingly. This is because we have lowered our sensitivity towards keeping our information safe and private. Facebook Privacy is a big oxymoron because the platform is basically a book that illustrates who we are. Of course, it depends on the frequency of your uploads, but any small activity on Facebook can reflect who you are as a person.

Blog: Advice

Since Baruch is considered to have the most on-campus activities out of all the other CUNYs, we can use that to our advantages. We can use new media to advertise and market our clubs, organizations, and events to the public. Also, we should implement a visitor section for students from other CUNYs to enter the college. We can use new media to welcome CUNY students to participate in our clubs and events.