In the words of Bruns, produsage "breaks down the boundaries between producers and consumers and instead enables all participants to be users as well as producers of information and knowledge." Based on this definition, I would not call myself a produser, although I am definitely a consumer of produsage.
When I think of produsage, I think of many people all contributing to a product, project, effort or initiative. Thus far, my Web 2.0 experience has not included this kind of contribution, although I certainly capitalize on these outlets for my own personal use. For example, I do not have a Flickr account, but I have used Flickr images multiple times (with permission) for work or school. I've never edited a Wikipedia article, but I frequently use Wikipedia for lay information, such as a synopsis of the last "LOST" episode. I don't share files on Napster, but I have downloaded music files in the past, especially before this service was regulated.
Typically, the content that I do produse on the web is not the kind that can be added-to or edited. Most of my Web 2.0 exploits have been through social networking sites like Facebook where I broadcast to a very specific audience, usually family and friends, about non-consequential life topics. I guess this kind of posting could very broadly be considered produsage, although it is primarily one-way communication. Why is it that I haven't further engaged in produsage? Personally, I haven't felt the need, and professionally there hasn't been much of an opportunity.
Despite my rather amateur experience with produsage, I think it could have great value in the workplace. Specifically, I like the idea of beginning a document, perhaps through Google Docs, and then having multiple colleagues add to it. This seems like a great way to collaborate with partners in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere unlimited by distance. The concept of produsage has definitely shed light on new ways to work on projects and problem-solve in the future.
When I think of produsage, I think of many people all contributing to a product, project, effort or initiative. Thus far, my Web 2.0 experience has not included this kind of contribution, although I certainly capitalize on these outlets for my own personal use. For example, I do not have a Flickr account, but I have used Flickr images multiple times (with permission) for work or school. I've never edited a Wikipedia article, but I frequently use Wikipedia for lay information, such as a synopsis of the last "LOST" episode. I don't share files on Napster, but I have downloaded music files in the past, especially before this service was regulated.
Typically, the content that I do produse on the web is not the kind that can be added-to or edited. Most of my Web 2.0 exploits have been through social networking sites like Facebook where I broadcast to a very specific audience, usually family and friends, about non-consequential life topics. I guess this kind of posting could very broadly be considered produsage, although it is primarily one-way communication. Why is it that I haven't further engaged in produsage? Personally, I haven't felt the need, and professionally there hasn't been much of an opportunity.
Despite my rather amateur experience with produsage, I think it could have great value in the workplace. Specifically, I like the idea of beginning a document, perhaps through Google Docs, and then having multiple colleagues add to it. This seems like a great way to collaborate with partners in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere unlimited by distance. The concept of produsage has definitely shed light on new ways to work on projects and problem-solve in the future.
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