Lecture 6 was all about Web 3.0, also known as the Semantic web. The main feature of Web 3.0 is META tags which allows multi-layered questions. Web 3.0 would allow specific content delivery, so you can only get stuff you want. For example if you are into fashion and sports, you can get news only related to fashion and sports delivered to you.
THE JELLYBEAN EXPERIMENT
Dr. Redman handed out bags of jellybeans, we each got a bag. He asked us to have a few of the jellybellys and then he asked us to stop eating and said we have to pay if we want the rest of the packet. I felt disappointed. But thank god, he was kind enough to let us have the bag of jellybeans for ourselves. Entitlement is the death of journalism. Web news has always been cheap and available, but now it is time to pay! WHY? because if we don't there won't be anymore news and anymore jobs for journalists.
He explained that classifieds are the river of gold for newspapers. But now, ebay is killing classifieds! Therefore we need a subscription model now.
He explained that classifieds are the river of gold for newspapers. But now, ebay is killing classifieds! Therefore we need a subscription model now.
A few online 'newspapers' such as times has already gone behind a pay wall. Members who subscribe to the online 'newspapers' will be entitled to membership privileges such as discounts for things.
Examples of online 'newspapers' that have gone behind the pay wall:
http://www.straitstimes.com
http://www.timesplus.co.uk
Examples of online 'newspapers' that have gone behind the pay wall:
http://www.straitstimes.com
http://www.timesplus.co.uk
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