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[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@SofsTravaglini This is a good point. Perhaps it has to do with maintaining consistency throughout their catalogue. Also, Disney is known for creating "magic" and fostering good memories that a child can carry beyond their childhood. Maybe happy endings is the simpler way to achieve this.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@RakishanS Anything is possible but I believe it is unlikely for many reasons. First, there will always be children that need entertainment. Second, previous generations constantly promote Disney when they expose newer generations to the same Disney stories they interacted with as kids.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@NixonSivarajah I agree, now that they've been called out they're forced to change their ways if not it would almost be like them confirming these suspicions are true. If you take a look at the movies they plan on releasing in the next few years, they seem to be making changes.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@samantha_teti Not yet, but I see myself giving in eventually for the simple reason that I love to binge watching movies/shows during the winter holidays.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

When watching Disney movies as a child, I did not look beyond the storyline to analyze the underlying notions that were present throughout all their stories. However, the Mickey Mouse Monopoly video makes me realize that so many things in their movies went unnoticed.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

(2/2) This may be a result of the hype that surrounded the company in the days and weeks leading up to the launch, but I believe it is due to the strong connection people have with Disney. Disney's stories/movies serve as a link between the individual and their childhood.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

(1/2) Disney attracted more than 10 million subscribers one day after the launch of their new streaming platform (causing their stock price to surge to all time highs). The company itself wasn't expecting such a high demand upon launch.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@stephanieaziz2 I think a change is inevitable because there is a large enough sample size of movies that contain so called "outdated cultural depictions". When these accusations/suspicions have been raised by many, you are kind of forced to pursue a different line of storytelling.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@NicolasPaliotti This is an interesting perspective, I hadn't thought about that. Perhaps when we look at Disney's catalogue from beginning to most recent, Disney is recounting history but it's being done through stories to better explain what life was like during that particular period.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

Apparently Disney's new streaming platform (Disney+) has added a disclaimer to some of their movies warning users of "outdated cultural depictions"

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@MathushaThurai1 Generally, I would say it has enhanced my knowledge of the world we live in. One of the many skills it has taught me in terms of "learning" is: fact check everything you read online. Since everyone has a voice on social media, it is common to come across unvalidated information.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@MathushaThurai1 I enjoyed listening to differing perspectives on any given topic/issue. Depending on the program you're in, you're used to hearing opinions from a specific angle (ex: business). However, this course offers you the ability to look at issues from a number of angles.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

Throughout the semester many of us raised concerns surrounding cellphone use in the classroom and whether a potential ban was the appropriate course of action. A cellphone ban in Ontario classrooms begins today. So far, a lot of people are criticizing this policy. Any thoughts ?

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

I believe the fact there are so many memes centered on the theme of internet privacy implies our youth either don't believe they are being monitored or simply don't think there is much they can do about it.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@ayalaserruya I agree, I think this is a good idea. However, I don't think users know themselves how the element of privacy works online. I guess as we become more informed, users should definitely contribute to privacy policies.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@juliadelcolle04 I usually use "private" browsing when I visit a website that I don't want to retarget me (show me ads on another site). I'm not too sure how effective "private" browsing is at achieving this though.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

It's crazy to think that businesses can gather customer insights by paying to obtain consumer data from credit card companies. This data is rich in information on customer locations, purchasing patters etc. The real question is: Does this data exclude personally-identifying info?

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

It's interesting to see so many of us skeptical about our online privacy yet we are still determined to use social media platforms and various other apps.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@AnthonyPultrone I agree it's a real fear. In an attempt to reassure consumers, some websites place (at the bottom of their webpages) the names of the security software/systems that aids their online payment system.

[Lorenzo @LorenzoConU]

@samantha_teti Online. The benefits are way greater. You get to save paper, both the professor and student are certain having submitted/received the assignment, a student doesn't have to commute to school to submit the paper etc.