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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Reading Question: Platform Culture, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Cataldo,
I’m glad you are ok after that experience! I certainly don’t doubt that awful things happen in cabs. Automotive accidents are an unfortunate part of life whether you’re in a taxi or your own car. The hesitation I have is more of trusting the level of solo interaction with a driver rather than particular driving skills.
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 1, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Corey,
Obviously, we are similar in our comfort level with both services. I like the idea of the camera, however, and I’d like to see it on dashboards everywhere there is someone driving me for money (be it SEPTA or a taxi). The concept that you mentioned about the driver’s photo is interesting, but it makes me wonder if it can actually be…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 1, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Jon,
In the readings, they suggested adding some kind of insurance for the hosts. While I don’t think I would personally use this service either as a host or renter, it would make me more comfortable if this kind of assurance was available. In which case, I think insurance would have to go both ways. Meaning, there should be built in protection…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 9, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I have used Uber, but not necessarily deliberately. I just happened to be part of a group of people using the service several times that night. Although my experience was very positive- the drivers were on time, friendly, the car was clean, and the price was fair, I highly doubt I would ever use the service by myself (especially, being a rather…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I do not think that technology has made it necessarily easier to steal, I think it just changed the way in which things are stolen. In ancient times thieves used to cut people’s purse strings at the market and these days they steal credit card data. Unfortunately, crime is an evolving business, just like any. While it might seem that it is easier…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Jenica,
You mentioned that you would like to be able to contact previous renters. I would, personally, be hesitant to serve as a contact for a host so that strangers would call me for a reference. I would probably only do so if I had some personal relationship or obligation to the host, in which case that would ruin the usefulness of the…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Having worked in a medical office that was (painfully) rolling out EMR, I understand the apprehension of the community in trusting such precious information to technology. However, when it’s made to be so easy and life-simplifying, it’s easy to forget that technology is just a tool. Besides the obvious necessity of backing up this system, testing…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Eric,
The obvious conclusion I got from the reading is “better safe than sorry.” There’s no reason why even a pub, let alone a hospital, should have EMR without constantly testing itself for weaknesses. Although I have little IT experience, as a daughter of a computer programer, I thought this was kind of a no-brainer. My mom is woken up…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I think in a model like this, there’s always a double edged sword situation with information. On one hand, both the host and the renter would ideally like to have maximum amount of information about each other. However, I doubt either party would want too much of their personal information at the disposal of a stranger. There’s no reason for some…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Happy Birthday SNL // the typists from the Carol Burnett show, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Mori,
I am with you. For a 20-something, you’d think I’d be more open to online transactions like this. However, from the start, when I heard about this business model, I got goosebumps. I remember wondering who would actually use this. Just the thought of being in a strange place and in the home of strangers, or even letting strangers into my…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Pandora does not work overseas? One big flaw in Pandora that you reminded me of, is that there’s very little international music on there. You can find some, but it’s mostly stuff that gets radio play in the US. So you cannot listen to your favorite artist stations from another country to get exposed to new music.
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 29, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I think that was my original hesitation too, because it seems purely like a DIY mecca, and honestly, I don’t have time for that. But like you pointed out, it could be helpful to pin something like a baby shower idea that you need to host maybe 4 months in advance, rather than rely on yourself to remember where you saw that great idea. Also, I…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
Did you find it at all difficult to get used to the spotify interface? I’m a big user of Pandora and AmazonPrime music but just found the Spotify interface cumbersome, and a lot less stream-lined than Pandora. Also, how do you feel about Spotify being very connected to social media? I always see spotify playlists or songs listened to by my friends…[Read more]
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I think by liking and pinning what others post, you actually promote the popularity of the pin. In a way, it contributes to the social media group consciousness.
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Mariya Cherneykina commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, September 22, on the site 9 years, 8 months ago
I really love Pintrest. It is extremely versatile and malleable to personal preferences, with the pin feed adjusting and suggesting content based on your previously viewed pins. Personally, I use it for everything from getting a new workout (almost every time i work out), recipes, suggestions for crafts and activities to do with my toddler, and…[Read more]