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However, an editor will not post any comments that are libelous bo Aside from getting some relaxation over the break, I've had the opportunity to see some incredible emerging technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, game profusely, and watch "The Force Awakens" more than I care to admit. If I've learned one thing over the break, it is this: The future is bright for tech, gaming and fanboys (and girls). The year 2016 is a big one for those interested in tech and gaming. Gamers can look forward to d some highly-anticipate- Apple Pay and its competitors are making it increasingly easier to spend your money. Considering all the progress these industries are making, I doubt we will run out of things to talk about. n001) News is an opinion column but not just for me to get on a soapbox. I want to hear what you think. I look forward to reading all of your comments this semester. So much value is added to an idea when people of all walks of life with different opinions can come together through some civil discussion. title releases, including "Mirror's Edge: Catalyst," "Uncharted 4" and "No Man's Sky." The Oculus, which 13 making virtual reality in gaming possible, will be available for those who can afford the $600 price tag. Aside from virtual reality, the tech world is making exciting developments in wearable, unmanned systems and technology. are becoming an everyday accessory. d Drones are being for video capture and human transportation. digital-payme- nt Smart-watch- es fine-tune- Facebook's lack of original LETTERS TO or vulgar. the tech Tech amilng IL! lure bril h ip lilt in in Las Vegas Friday. Fisher says other anticipated systems are being developed world, position is still 141 I ' , opinions? 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' . ., , BY EMILY HAVENS z EmilyJHavens I r f, 'i , rry- I ''' I ' , t ;,, - ' l'W , e t 1 , ,,,- , ,), s, ,,,0 1 r,,-,,,,- I 4 , 4 - - .4,' r 1,,,, ta ttkN. Face- book is like the 1, ' Walmart ' 1 of social media. 4 - r4,41 You know 5 l':::2:::: what I mean. You don't really 1..4,, want anyone to know you frequent it a lot, you apathetically wander around things you've seen a hundred times over, and you hate how much you use it. So many posts on my timeline are cheaply regurgitated and lack authenticity. For this reason, the No. I social media site so many people worship seriously lacks original content. According to Urban Dictionary, OC is "gold" that lights the "dark recesses of the web." The opposite of OC is a repost. You are either a creator or a curator. I don't mind seeing the third video of the day of my high school friend's dogs. Birthday notifications or group invitations don't even annoy me anymore. Bring it on. It's all the Tumblr reposts, memes, generic quotes on stock images, and Tasty videos that drive me nuts. Facebook: It's the place .where the "people you may know" section should really be called "people you probably hate." Luckily, there are some remedies to these issues, but the fact of the matter is that Facebook is losing its luster. There are plenty of facts that point to the contrary, though. According to an October study conducted by Statistica, Facebook accounted for 45.4 percent of social media site visits in the nation. You Tube and Twitter trailed behind with 22.2 and 4.8 percent respectively. Some say other social media sites will "explode" during 2016, and I'm hopeful but doubtful. Facebook might sizzle out like Myspace did, which would make : way for a fresh social me, dia platform untainted by t thousands of reposts. Facebook's success is puzzling to me because I know more people who don't like Facebook than who consider it useful. Hardly anyone takes it ' ',,,,,' I' seriously anymore. When I mindlessly scroll for ''7',' , what seems like forever through the fluff to find posts I actually want to see, it's certainly not a place where I feel inspired anymore. ' All of this goes without saying Facebook is a H great tool for companies oz and advertisers. Customizing groups and pages find entertaining. Face-boo- k can make Facebook efused to be the ideal fective if used correctly. place to stay in touch, but A handful of individuals the site has now become use Facebook for what clouded with things I it was intended for to couldn't care less about, stay connected to family like "20 Stars You Never and friends, which is one Knew Who Smoke." of the few reasons I still My hope is that people have mine. will not only realize the The posts I search potential of social media for are those about my but also use it as an actual real-lif- e friends: Seeing tool to communicate helppictures and posts about ful, creative and origimy friends' lives is what I nal content. Rather than , ' :, ' , ' ,, , , i'', , , , '- - , ''1,,... , , .1,7, 77, ': - '. ,7 '', , ,,7, , , t '14"'7.''''.111 ,,, '' - , i I , di) , , 1(7,..up . reposting an article that's with your point of view, decide to write your own article about the same topic. Put your own spin on it, and contrib- ute to the marketplace of ideas. 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