Research Blog Part 10

For my research site on mugglenet.com, the term that relates the most from the chapter is identity.  Identity is displayed in my site in many ways.  People can relate themselves to the characters of Harry Potter and identify with one another with their love for this phenomenon. People who are fans of Harry Potter tend to all be alike and identifieable with one another.  They may be outcasted as "nerds" but they all have similarities and tend to be the same.  The fans on this website are the biggest I've seen and have the most knowledge of Harry Potter, they are really intuned to the phenomenon and take it to a different level.  They are all similar and identify with one another.  They form relationships with one another and with the characters of the movies as they read and interact with what is going on.  Interpellation can also be used through this website as the members get to interact with one another and get to get on a different level with the phenomenon of Harry Potter.

reading blog 6

I feel that throughout grade school and college instructors are trying to teach you how to perform for your future and in your life.  In grade school they teach you about being on time, listeing, respecting your peers and elders, and doing what is right and being honest about your work.  Then you get in college and it is time to really dig into your eduction and learn about what you will be doing in your career and for the rest of your life.  Although, they put you through all of these general education courses that people hate taking and hate learning about because ultimately it is wasting time and money that could be spent toward learning about your career and future life.

Member Responses to reading blog 6

Carrie, and Samantha Thompson

Second Member Response Reading Blog 5

Samantha Thompson.

Reply To Reading Blog 5

I responded to Sarah's Popculture Stuff blog.

Research Blog 8

There are a couple different advertisements on this website.  The first one I noticed was an Olay advertisement that you can click on and it takes you to their website.  There is also a Ford advertisement that is clickable and takes you to their website.  I saw a Disney advertisement as well, this advertisement promoted Disney's next movie.  There is a muggle shop that sells all Harry Potter items.  This website is corporate.  The design, layout, and advertisements are all high-end and well though out.   All of the items sold are directly coorelated to coorperate Universal Studios, which is where the Harry Potter movies are filmed.  The advertisements do not bother visitors, they do not interfere with viewing the website.