Hypertext
I believe that Hypertext does shape the experience of using the internet as it gives the user a more interactive experience. By having these different links and text that can link to 'anywhere' it allows an open-ended amount of choice for the user. The term 'prousers' can be used here as hypertext leads us to create our own experience as we have to make choices and decide whether we want to click on certain links or not. This can be seen as a positive thing as the internet and websites are constantly changing so it allows the user to connect to sites quickly.
However, this constant choice and 'surfing' of the internet can be seen as a negative thing as people will be tired of constantly scanning different websites and clicking on hyperlinks that lead them to somewhere else, they will want to stick to their favourites. This is where 'cultivation' comes in as people now choose their favourite search engines and favourite specific sites over 'surfing'.
Do you agree?
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Lauren,
This is useful work, but do remember to state where you gained your information from, for example about 'prousers' and 'cultivation' and explain these terms fully.
All the best
Emma
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