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№ 2 (35)
February 17th, 2007

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BLOGS: OWN OBITUARIES. THE INTERNET MADNESS

Agnieszka Kłos

A blog is just dreaming about immortality and fame. Embellishment and decoration of own gravestones becomes something more powerful here. It stems from the apotheosis of individualism and courage of one’s convictions. The special space in which blogs are located – the influence of audience and interaction – deprives them of the right to retain sexuality. It is more like a discourse alternative, a style, resultant, like dreams come true and expectations satisfy. There is much of the Lasch’s sexual utopia in it: “everyone is welcome” as a gesture of absolute exchange. A blog is a view, no restraints, no veil. A clear, transparent and detailed message. A substitute of this all can only be found in Japan these days. The culture of Otaku, Idoru and kawaii. The culture of teflon-coated she idols and aggressive avengeresses.