Blog assignment 2 

     While assessing the Reeds network law, it is possible to state a fact that it is critically important

within the current state of affairs. The set of the strategic options and steps is affected by this legislation. As an evident example, it is possible to refer to the fact that such law enables the business entities for using the group forming effect for assisting in the resolution of the “'The Rendezvous Problem” – such as finding the options for acting as the match-maker for such groups, which are not provided with other options for interaction and communication. Such approach may be complex in the same way as using the sophisticated pattern-recognition software for identification of the potential groups for the formation. One more option of practical application of such law is its use as the “recommendation engine” for the individuals. In other words, it may provide the clients with the data, gained form the activities of the other client groups. Among the set of other advantages of this law, it is possible to outline the following – provision of the ‘premium quality service’ to the clients – such as access to additional scales of the group memory, for which the fee may be charged for a group (prnewswire.com 1).

     The information may be accessed by individuals in the timeframe of five years, while using the services of e-business firms. The core area of responsibility of such organizations is provision of the assistance for those clients, who are willing to develop and implement into the practice the digital strategy. The core advantages of using such data within business strategies are the following: transformation of the typical client business models into the form of the e-businesses, which have the potential of sustained market leadership delivering (prnewswire.com 1).  

Works Cited

prnewswire.com. Beyond Metcalfe's Law: Reed's Law for Group-Forming Networks and Online Communities. 2000. < http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beyond-metcalfes-law--reeds-law-for-group-forming-networks-and-online-communities-72450932.html>

Online Identity

The role of social media in building online identity is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in many cases it is becoming necessary in the world of more concentrated information and technology. In many instances, it is vital to have a prominent online identity in order to network with other companies or even apply for entry-level jobs. From a professional perspective, Chakravarty makes it clear that online social media is necessary and that sites like LinkedIn and Twitter, among others, can play crucial roles to succeeding in the business world. Hanson takes this professional perspective even further by arguing for a “Dale Carnegie Principled” online presence, whereby simply having a LinkedIn and Twitter account are not enough. Also important is how one conducts themselves on these social media sites; Hanson offers tips such as “Think before you tweet” and more simply, “Be polite.” These tips can be seen as both positive and negative, however. On the one hand, these tips are positive because it may make your online identity more professional and interesting to potential employers, clients, etc. but could also be negative because in essence, it advises users to “not be yourself.” To create an online persona geared toward business and crude efficiency rather than creativity and basic entertainment or humor makes it difficult to truly portray one’s personality online.

            As engaging in the online world becomes a near necessity, the problem of authenticity versus anonymity also arises. Currently, massive social media sites such as Google and Facebook basically set the agenda with a safe, authentic space in which online identity is seen as an important extension of offline identity. There is inherent in this thinking, though, a tradeoff between more securities for less online freedom. People like Andrew Lewman, director of the Tor web browser, which has built-in software to protect anonymity, finds the move towards authenticity invasive and leaves no room for creativity and even the “ability to forget [and] start over,” if desired. As the writer identified only as “APV” makes clear in his/her article, “Protecting Your Online Identity,” enabling myriad strategies to remain under the radar within these large social media sites is not easy, but it is possible. In my personal opinion, I believe authenticity is more important than anonymity: employers and other online users are looking to learn and network with real people using only the facts which are available, and although not everything online may be true, it is best to be honest and authentic when interacting with others. Besides, it is easier to build connections with people if your online identity matches your offline identity. In the end, as many people and businesses have shown, there may still be hope for making your online identity both professional and realistic.