PostSecret
March 17, 2010 at 9:02 pm 2 comments
PostSecret is a blog where people mail in secrets (mostly on post cards) that are displayed for everyone to see. There are new secrets updated every Sunday. Some are sad, or tragic, while others are mischievous and of course some are hilarious. The senders identity is never revealed. People can post comments under the secrets. Frank Warren is the creator, and has since release books compiled of sent in secrets. It is described as art.
My first thought about the site is not in regards to art, but online sharing. Obviously people find some healing in sending in, and reading others secrets. Peoples comments of their ability to relate and understanding of how the secret sharer feels must make them feel more in touch with their own emotions.
I was introduced to it by a friend a while ago, and continue to check it out Sundays. I think it is an interesting online collaboration of people using a combination of emotion and technology to stay connected to themselves.
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Kayla Hanson | March 18, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Cool site Amy. It reminds me of The All American Rejects music video, “dirty little secret.” You should check it out. I agree that it is an interesting way of online collaboration. It is almost a place to vent and get everything out and to see that you are not alone. I will definitely keep checking this site out!
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Mike Wolf | March 20, 2010 at 2:07 am
I used to visit Post Secret often. There’s also a few books. Great conversation starters to have on the coffee table.