1. I believe that Henry Jenkins opinion on convergence culture is that its like a melting pot, its a combination
of everything put into one place available online for users. As he points out It gives users a voice, consumers can now interact with producers and even produce. Convergence has made once convenient place for pictures, videos,
television shows, movies and social media sites. Now information is available on many different platforms and
virtually anywhere. It integrates what we use, you can now follow your favorite
show on Facebook or twitter and chat along. The best part is that convergence
is giving the consumer power and interaction.
2.) Creative engagement is
when the users get involved. Jenkins, believes that no longer is it just the
media industry that has the say, they believe we as viewers now get to interact. Everything we want is available in one place. Jenkins uses the example of the spoiler community for Survivor and American Idol things are there for us to find and we share and observe.
Not only do we now have more say but technology is growing and students now are
making there on videos and sharing on YouTube we too can make entertainment.
3.) With convergence the audience really gets to participate and
engage more than ever before. Jenkins mentions Facebook and MySpace but even
now twitter, so many shows want you to chat along using hash-tags, it allows
the users to feel like they have a voice.
Jamie, I do agree with some of your points, but also see some difference. I am not sure if convergence culture is as much of a melting pot, as it is utilizing the technology available to engage the consumer. I do agree what social media sites have allowed shows like Survivor and American Idol to engage audiences.
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