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“ONE IS NOT ENOUGH” – Managing Online Identities – Authenticity versus Anonymity – Response to Topic 2 Question

Anonymity As to why people have multiple identities, many experts share the viewpoint that having several online identities does indeed offer a veil of anonymity. The use of anonymous handles/avatars and invented personas allow individuals to take into discussion the sensitive topics which they might otherwise not be able to discuss in a normal life situation. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Online Identity, Privacy and Security

Do you have one identity or more? Currently, I have a social identity on different social networks. How about you? Here are some arguments for and against having more than one online identity from my point of view. Advantages for having more than one online identity Anonymity Photo credit: Natalle Fong via Flickr (Reference 1) Having multiple identities support anonymity. Continue reading →

For or against? Where do you stand?

Think the Internet is safe? Watch to find out how your life can be taken over in just seconds! (See how easily freaks can take over your life, 2013) Feeling terrified? Well you should be because I most definitely am! You might think that your online identity can be concealed with fake names and multiple levels of security,but guess what? There are plenty of professionals out there that can easily track you down and steal your identity just like the one shown in the video above! Now back to... Continue reading →

Topic 2: Online identity, privacy and security

One of the themes brought up regarding having multiple online identities is the contrast between authenticity and anonymity (Krotoski, 2012). I would like to expand on this theme as I put forth my arguments for and against having more than one identity. Here, the assumption is that authenticity would mean having only one identity, where this online identity is merely an extension of one’s real-life identity. Continue reading →

Hey! Keeping more than one identity online?

Source: Image What does the creator of online identity has to say about keeping it real? “Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.” – (Mark Zuckerberg, 2010) “I don’t know if the balance has swung too far, but I definitely think we’re at the point where we don’t need to keep on only doing real-identity things. If you’re always under the pressure of real identity, I think that is somewhat of a burden. Continue reading →

Topic 2: online identity, privacy and security

Please read these brief notes and check out the links, before preparing and posting your answer to the set question. This document should be regarded as just the start of the discussions, which are then developed through the conversations themselves and the sharing of further relevant links. These articles are intended to give you a flavour of the challenges and opportunities in managing your online identity, and get you started on answering the Topic 2 set question below. Continue reading →

Using images in blogposts

Screenshot of the landing page for the website Photopin Services such as Photopin allow you to search for photos that can be used freely, but even then, in most cases you are required to attribute the image to the author in your blog post where you use it. Once you find the image that you like on Photopin, when you go to download it, the code for attribution appears. Copy this and paste it with the image. Continue reading →

Reflective Summary on Topic 1

After having to study through the opinions of my classmates, I realised that each and every one of us can either be a digital “visitor” or “resident” depending on our needs. It is very interesting to understand the whole concept from different perspectives and to read each individual’s experiences with the digital world. Continue reading →