Blog Post #6

From what I've read, the main problem with selfie-sticks is the amount if space it takes up and how high you have to put it; which is quite ironic because selfie-sticks were created for this purpose. They were created in order for those of us with shorter arms than wanted, to be able to take a larger photo, because the lens has more of an area to capture. The problem with this is the space it takes up. It can cause lots of people problems such as: the discomfort of needing to walk all around them, people pushing others in order to get into the photo, (when in a museum/cramper space) it can also hit things and knock things around.

Our generation has suddenly become revolved around selfies, mainly because that's house many of our relationships are made now. We all make friends through these various social media sites, and our "selfies" and profile pictures are the first things people see-- so of course we'd want to look good. It interests me though, why do we want to look good? Is it to interest unknown strangers in order to be our friend? To look attractive to others, in order to get a "significant other?" Everyone has different reasons, and those are the reasons that interest me the most. 

Our "selfie game" has evolved because of the selfie stick and banning it seems like a very drastic measure, but I agree that it really is a safety hazard in crowded spaces such as museums, for example.
So yes, I agree. Selfie sticks should be banned. Not from all public places though, just in places that are overly crowded to the point where it would be dangerous holding any kind of stick around.