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Welcome To the Machine: Part 8

Deception >

There really is no escape
From the claws of commercialism
Cyberspace is awash
With colourful consumerism

A sea of flashing red, bleeding twenty point black
Thriving on attention; never off your back
Yes, that is their task - to beg for your clicks
They’ll draw you in with their nasty, crafty tricks

Practices unruly
Misconceiving text
Don’t click on that iPhone
No sir, or you’ll be next...

Copyright © Michael Whatley | Year Posted 2016

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Bridget Emmanuel Date: 5/4/2016 9:14:00 AM I got scared of commenting for a while, i asked myself, do i click?would i be next? my hands are still freezing in fright lol..nice one micheal Login to Reply Michael Whatley Date: 5/4/2016 9:47:00 AM Deception, and the possibility to fall victim to a scam from the comfort of one's own home, is a scary concept indeed, Bridget!

Lin Lane Date: 5/3/2016 12:47:00 PM It took me a while to get here. I had to travel back to December to begin with Part 1. haha. I liked Part 4...Error Code. You have a very active imagination for writing these, Michael. Login to Reply Michael Whatley Date: 5/4/2016 6:18:00 AM Many thanks, Lin! I'm glad you appreciate this longer series. In terms of topic, technology is one of my favourites, and so I tend to write these with that in mind, more so than considering the techniques like I usually do. All in all, I think it's good to mix things up!