I think that Patrick has raised important concerns about Web 2.0. In
my opinion, some of the concepts of Web 2.0 are highly problematic to
not only the curator but to many artists, writers and independent
publishers who use the Internet for the distribution of their work.
I hope someone will propose Web 3.0 where it combines that best of
Web 1.0 and 2.0.
I see too many independent print publications closing shop and the
Internet maybe the last place for the independent media/arts magazine
to be able to continue to publish because of the high costs of print.
I think there are advantages to consumer-driven content but there
should be "islands" where people can visit, read and be
intellectually stimulated. I am fearful that Web 2.0 may become a
place for big business and where independent philosophical voices
will be lost among senseless chatter.
As an independent curator/producer, I prefer the concept of the
portal because it allows me to have control over the presentation of
content that I am providing and for direction in the discourse that I
am hoping to facilitate. However, with this all said, I believe that
SpacePlace is an important project especially for Web curators to
grapple with because it raises many issues that one needs to contend
with in their own practice.
Best,
Seth Thompson
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Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
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