Along with choice and control, or lack thereof, when it comes to television and the internet, I think responsibility is another feeling that comes into play. When we’re sitting around vegging out, it doesn’t matter what we watch, or how many channels we flip through – we don’t have any real effect on what is going to be shown on television (gimmicky online polls and texting aside). You are responsible for nothing, and can just (try to) enjoy whatever you can find.
Online it's a totally different story. There is power in perceived anonymity, and people will read what you have to say. This can be dangerous (Megan Meier was mentioned earlier) or totally harmless depending on what you write, or who you choose to be. Even if you’re just an observer, reading news and looking around, there are still little electronic footprints made wherever you go, and these can always resurface. The internet ‘remembers’ where you’ve been, but TV doesn’t care.
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