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The glamorous world of celebrity is closer to us, the average fan, then ever before. You can tweet a rude remark at a movie star and they may actually read it. Not only are the Stars closer than ever before but so is the possibility of fame. More and more young adults are becoming YouTube famous. If all the world is a stage then what does that make the internet?
Watch the Nightline documentary Generation Like, do you relate to the young adults covered in the film? Think about the changing nature of fame and the value of online endorsements. What are these young adults and teens risking to become YouTube stars? Who benefits the most, the creative young people in front of the camera of the adults selling their information to advertising companies? In a world where mega-corporations profit off of teens playing Minecraft in their room, how does this impact the online citizenship? Learn more about nine themes of digital citizenship – many of which we highlight on this site.
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The Digital Tattoo Project encourages critical discussion on topics surrounding digital citizenship and online identity. There are no correct answers and every person will view these topics from a different perspective. Be sure to complete the previous sections before answering the questions.
How do you feel about online celebrities? Do you dream of becoming YouTube famous? Is it possible to sell out?
