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[Will @Will473334]

@senorproject I agree with your perspective on the film. The movie was set during the hottest day of the year, symbolizing the rising racial tensions in the neighborhood. Furthermore, the film featured various scenes which depicted characters attacking each other with racial insults.

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@HunterTbins I agree that the film was a powerful portrayal of police brutality and cultural identity. Though the people were initially indifferent towards the boycott of Sal's pizza, the murder of Radio Raheem triggered a larger movement which ultimately destroyed the restaurant.

[Will @Will473334]

characters are attacking each other with racially charged insults. With the wrongful death of Radio Raheem to police brutality at the climax, the film offers a powerful commentary on racial dynamics and the prevalence of police brutality in 1980's America. (4/4)

[Will @Will473334]

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My initial reaction to the film "Do the Right Thing" (1989) was that it provided a vivid depiction of racial tensions of that era. Set on the "hottest day of the year" in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood, the film uses various cinematic techniques to emphasize (1/4)

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to emphasize the extreme heat. Throughout the film, close up camera angles are deliberately used to draw the audience into the personal space of the characters, making confrontations more intimate and uncomfortable. Such is displayed in the scene at 48:13, where several (3/4)

[Will @Will473334]

@senorproject I agree that this ad primarily targets young adults through the use of humor. The ad exhibits the "plain-folks pitch" approach as it features a regular office worker, who sells the "simplicity" of their product. The use of crude language adds to the "realness" of the ad.

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@garfieldsaveus I agree that these Duolingo ads are primarily targeted at young audiences. The mascot and bright outfits contribute to the allure of the app and add to the perceived "fun." Furthermore, the video ad was made in collaboration with Barbie, which adds to the youth appeal.

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at a teenage audience who are influenced by hip-hop culture. Furthermore, Lillard's narration, detailing success and self-expression, motivates the impressionable audience to buy their watches; in order to be "cool" like Damien Lillard, one must also wear a Tissot watch (3/3).

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This advertisement from the Swiss watch manufacturer Tissot showcases their new product in collaboration with Damien Lillard. The advertisement exemplifies the "famous person-testimonial" approach as it takes advantage of (1/3)

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Damien Lillard's status as a famous basketball player to market the product. Through the use of hip-hop music and product placement, featuring notable scenes of Lillard playing basketball and making music while wearing a Tissot watch, the advertisement is primarily targeted (2/3)

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@reneecanread I agree that on-demand streaming has made media consumption more individualized, while fragmenting audiences, streaming has also allowed people to consume media catered to their tastes. With the internet, people can now form online communities with shared niche interests.

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@_anitaaaaa3 I agree with your stance that the affordances of broadcast television were more conducive to forming social bonds. The scheduled programming of broadcast television forced people to gather around the television. However, I believe that the internet has made forming bonds easier.

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diminishing the communal aspect gathering around the television, people have found communities through alternative means, namely online discussion boards and more recently social media, which bring communities together around shared interests in niche content. (3/3)

[Will @Will473334]

#MEDIA180SP1D06 No, I don't think cable has disrupted our sense of community. While traditional broadcast networks—with their limited channels and scheduled programming—brought families together around shared viewing experiences, cable television gives the viewer greater (1/3)

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variety in their media consumption. With the advent of cable, and more recently on-demand video streaming, people now have access to niche content tailored to their preferences. They can also choose when and where they consume media. While fragmenting audiences and (2/3)

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@honestjernie I agree that many messages are not getting through to certain demographics. I believe this is because of the open nature of the internet; people tend to socialize with people similar to themselves. While regulation would decrease misinformation, there is potential for censorship.

[Will @Will473334]

@_anitaaaaa3 I agree with your stance against regulating the internet. I too believe that regulation would hinder freedom of expression online. The internet today gives a platform for EVERYONE to express their opinions, even hate groups. How would you suggest combating hate speech online?

[Will @Will473334]

voice and can form digital communities not bound by distance. While the spread of disinformation may be harder to contain on the internet without "gatekeepers," I believe that federal regulation of the internet would cause more harm than good. (3).

[Will @Will473334]

#MEDIA180SP1D06 The FCC should not regulate the internet the way it regulates television because it is against the fundamental values of the "world wide web." The internet was created under the ethos of free access to public, decentralized information. Such regulation would (1).

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decrease public access to the internet and consolidate the power of media corporations. On television, the immense cost of licensing prohibits the ordinary person from producing media. However, because of the decentralized nature of the internet, ordinary people are given a (2).