"Virtual Writing and the Transformation of Identity"
I have never been apart of any online forums or communities. I can't give a specific explanation as to why; it is just something that has never really interested me. I do occasionally leave comments on articles that I read online though, if that counts. I do that when it is a subject that is really interesting to me, or I feel strongly about. I thought that what the writer of the above article was describing; about having her students take on a different identity and having to speak for that identity online, was interesting. I guess that is similar to what many people that use Facebook to make their lives seem more interesting than what they are in actuality already do this to an extent ; )
It is tempting, as a writer, to play with this, and I think it can make one a stronger writer. After reading this, it has sparked an interest in me to maybe take on an entirely different identity virtually. I think this will definitely strengthen my fictional writing capabilities for sure. In this context, it not an entirely bad thing to take on a different identity. Sometimes being myself can be exhausting, so I see it as a nice temporary escape and a chance to step outside of yourself. Because just like the students the writer described, that can strengthen the sense of identity you already have, or add a facet to it that you previously did not realize existed, while adding more depth to your writing.
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