The purpose of this research is to see what age groups are posting most negatively in anonymous online settings.
Formspring.com:
Formspring is a website where users are able to create an account where anyone can anonymously post questions. The user is then able to post an answer to the question. Users are able to link their accounts with other various social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger. Formspring has generated controversy because of the nature of its anonymity. Many people (especially the younger generation) have experienced bullying due to the openness and anonymity of the questions that can be posted.
CollegeACB.com:
CollegeACB is short for College Anonymous Confession Board. This websites allows students from over 500 different colleges and universities to anonymously post about their specific school. CollegeACB inevitably serves to promote gossip and rumors on campuses all over the nation. Like Formspring, it generates controversy because of the negativity that accompanies the site.
Postsecret.com:
Post secret is an ongoing community mail art program. People can literally mail in secrets on postcards. Secrets are then uploaded to the web via postsecret.com. Books of all of the secrets have also been published. The anonymity of the organization allows people to be completely honest and open.
