We have always gathered around the storytellers of our day: our elders, a radio, the television. When JFK was shot, families and neighbors came together across the country to watch the coverage, consider the implications of JFK’s death, and support each other. Each winter, epic parties take place in homes across America to watch the Super Bowl. My own college roommates even had weekly parties to watch The OC and American Idol. With the knowledge that we seem to be built with the desire to share these storytelling experiences, social media takes on a whole new meaning for both its creators and its participants.
Hulu introduced live-streaming to its offerings during the 2008 Presidential election debates, joining a handful of other sites with similar viewing options. Though live-blogging has been regular feature of many sites in recent years, the widespread introduction of television online and live-streaming have been a game-changer for these online conversations, and that is only the beginning.
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