My Thoughts on Comments

I was scrolling through the comments on an article about how the police want to use drones to help officers in more dangerous situations, be safer. You can find that article here.

I was trying to find credible comments, but let me tell you, that was near impossible. So I have categorized them as reasonable vs. unreasonable. And even that's a stretch.

Reasonable:

Comment screenshot from CBS San Francisco. 08/29/2015

Unfortunately, these were some of the most reasonable comments. They just so happen to be right next to each other, making it possible to take the picture in one screenshot. 

The first comment by Jeff Justice, is listing an actual reason why the cops don't need these drones rather than just ranting why the world is stupid. What would make this more credible is if he posted a link to the site where he got the list of deadliest jobs. But compared the upcoming comments, this is "reasonable." 

The second comment in this picture, by jimbo96, is also reasonable compared to the other comments. What makes this comment reasonable is that he gives an explanation to his reason. Who knows if what he is saying is correct, but it's better than the others. His language is more formal and he speaks in complete sentences with correct grammar most of the time making it more convincing and tolerable to read.

Unreasonable:

Comment screenshot from CBS San Francisco. 08/29/2015

This user, darkpatriot, is really just here to get his opinion out. This was the most recent comment, but going back through the comments, he also replies on many other users' comments.This guy seems to have huge bias against the cops and government. He thinks that everything the government does is to spy on us or take away our privacy. He also seems to dislike cops because of the comments he makes about how "More unarmed citizens are killed by police, than police are killed by citizens" and then continues how police are not victims. The question that arises for darkpatriot is this, why are you so angry with law enforcement? There has to be some kind of history there. 

Comment screenshot from CBS San Francisco. 08/29/2015

This is the comment that everyone looks at, scratches their head, and says, "I'm sorry, what?" This person doesn't even make sense. It'a honestly a little scary. Is this guy even on the right article? This comment is unreasonable, non-credible, and not understandable. He is talking about whole different topic that is way of point. And, pulling race cards which just begs for arguments. 

Reflection: 

Reading through Mira's post about comments, I saw how ridiculous people can be. I reminded me of some of my comments and how illogical they are. I really enjoyed her style of writing and how professionally she responded to the comments. 

Samantha's post was really well written. All of her comments were actually reasonable although they were not deemed credible. Comparing even her non-credible comments to my credible ones, they were still more reasonable. I think it probably has to do with the topic that is being talked about. 

My Controversy

Jordan, Bri. Screenshot from CBS San Francisco 08/29/2015. "Controversial Police Drone Inches Closer To Flight In San Jose"

There is always some kind controversy on whether the government is infringing on our right to privacy. This is no different. This article talks about how the cops of San Jose want to use drones to help the officers on dangerous missions. With these drones, they can have a birds eye view that can help avoid unnecessary danger or the officers. Civil Rights groups are worried that the government will use these drones to spy on citizens in their normal day lives.

I find it really interesting all the theories that people come up with about the government and how the newest technology that is meant to help, will infringe on their rights somehow. I'm curious to see how if the police department will win over the people with this idea, or it will blow up in flames.



Calender Reflection

Filling in that hourly calendar backed up what I often tell people when I turn them down for coffee: I am one of the busiest people I know. Between my 17 credit coarse load, work, volunteer commitments, clubs, sleeping, and eating, I am one busy person.

I counted all the one hour blocks I had left and there is just enough time to do two hours of homework per unit of school.

I wish that I could say in the past I've been a great time manager, but I cannot. And my problem wasn't that I was out doing bad things or thing that were a waste of time. They were all great things! But I hard a hard time saying no to extra jobs at work, or helping a friend move into their new apartment, or tutoring my friend in math. I can happily say that I have gotten much better at this and look forward to the semester because of that step.

Good thing I turned down that second job...

Reflection:

Reading through Nic's calendar reflection, it sounds that we are both really busy people. Thank goodness I'm not the only one. It made me think of my first year of college and how it was all about figuring out the ropes of college, time management, self-discipline, and surviving. Working on top of being a full time student is a big task, but it helps me to force myself to make time.

I then read Mike's blog about how he has a lot of time to get things done. I know that when I think I have a lot of time (which sometimes is actually true), I tend to push things off  and then have to rush them because I waited too long. I warned Mike not to do that and just get things done early. It really does help relieve a lot of stress.

My Writing Process





              

                      Anja Osenberg. "Wanderer sea hiking vision". 2014 via Pixabay.'CC0 Public Domain.





1. What type a writer do I consider myself to be?

Not a typical one. I don't consider myself to be a great writer. I have a hard time getting my thoughts on paper. So I have learned to approach it differently than most.

As a lot of good things start out on, I start with a scratch piece of paper.

I list the things that I need/ want to say and certain points. Then, I start writing. I write from the middle, and in random paragraphs, from one point, then what I think a great conclusion sentence would be, oh and then back to this point, this would be a good transition, cut and paste this paragraph here... you get the picture.

2. Does my process include more than one approach?

I would certainly classify it as a "Heavy Revising" technique because the actual process of writing helps me thing. But what makes my process unique is that I find it best to start on a piece of paper, rather then typing, then revising.

I would consider myself a procrastinator as well because I do work well under pressure. But, rather than waiting until the night before, I set a deadline before the real due date.

3. Does my writing process prove to be successful? Do they have strengths and weaknesses?

My writing process gives me a good foundation, but doesn't always lead me to the end goal I want. I will put out there that sometimes it does, if I start my "procrastination" early enough. But, sometimes it doesn't work as well as I want. But this process does help me get my thoughts on paper

4. Would it be beneficial to try a different approach?

Possibly. It clearly doesn't work all the time, so another approach might help. My mind just has a hard time getting to the end product it sees. Its as if I see the end product, but I don't know my first step in front of me.

Reflection:

I enjoyed reading others' posts on their writing styles. I could relate to Casey's writing process in our similarity of being heavy revisers. It seemed to me that Casey also has a hard time getting their finished product to what they imagined and I can really relate to that.

William's on the other hand, I could not relate to almost at all. He has a very different style of writing and seems to have it down to a science. He thinks very strategically and knows what works for him, which is a great thing to know going into college.

Overall, I just enjoyed getting to know people and how they think through their writing process.