New media opens the door to so many possibilities. It allows individuals to interpret things in a unique way and leads to creativity. With all these different tools available, it’s so much easier to bring an idea to life. In Brooks Barnes article Disney Tolerates a Rap Parody of Its Critters. But Why?, YouTube users take the traditional Disney characters and turn them into rappers but creating mash-ups which can be very entertaining to viewers. Although Disney considers "any unauthorized use of Disney property is stealing" they still allow the videos to remain. It is just a matter of choosing what actions are worth fighting against and which they can just leave alone. However, YouTube is a new media site that fosters so much creativity due to the content of there videos. You could find practically anything on the site, whether your looking for something funny, educational, serious, or just plain entertaining. Without the availability of new media we would still be limited from obtaining information.
I think you best point is your last sentence. New media is important because it makes obtaining and viewing information so much easier. Disney should not take down the youtube videos because honestly it promotes Disney characters. People who listen to rap might start learning about new Disney characters.
ReplyDelete