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The variety of post arguing on the topic of having multiple online identities depicts that different people do have different objectives of using the web. After reading the articles and blog posts, I’ve realised that the points I’ve made in my original post were very oriented towards myself. However, through the different views from my classmates I’ve gained some interesting knowledge. Shannon’s post was visually engaging. Continue reading →

Managing multiple online identities ….. Yes or No? Similarly to the first topic, I was taken aback when we were instructed to discuss on this topic. First thought which strike my mind – What am I supposed to write?! Never did I know, after watching the videos, articles and conducting independent research, I gained plentiful knowledge about online identities :)  Originally, I couched towards the negative side as to whether a person should have multiple online identities. Continue reading →

Reflecting on the topic, I emphasized a great deal on adopting and managing the use of multiple online identities in my blog post. After reading my fellow colleagues blog posts, I realized that maintaining and managing also includes aspects like online security. Something which I didn’t cover but is also crucial in the process of managing and maintaining ones online identities. Continue reading →

Through studying various readings and online articles about the arguments for and against having one or multiple online identities, I can firmly say as a future potential marketer I would see myself definitely having more than one online identity! However, they would be moderated and managed to their respective appropriateness. The first commentary I made was on Renu’s blog post. Continue reading →

What does it mean by online identity? Image Taken from: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/09/19/identity-on-the-internet-the-pros-and-cons-of-anonymity/ Before discussing about the argument for and against having more than one online identity, we must first know what does it means. Online identity is a “persona” that is developed online based on what we are doing online be it searching for articles or communicating through social Medias. Continue reading →

Topic 2: Discuss the arguments for and against having more than one online identity. Watch this video, doesn’t it seems familiar to you? Now, ask yourself honestly. Are you portraying who you are or an ideal version of yourself in this online world? Admit it. You take tons of selfies before you finally get the perfect angle, you spent lots of time choosing the best filter to cover up your flaws, portraying yourself as who you want to be. But, this is not the real you. Continue reading →

Discuss the arguments for and against having more than one online identity. Source An individual can have multiple identity, anonymous or authentic personas online. Although we’re never anonymous once we’re on the internet because we leave traces of our digital footprints, on purpose or not. [1] This post discusses the benefits of having multiple online personas and its detriment. Continue reading →

There comes a time in everyone’s lives when we struggled with whether or not it is wise to hit the ‘Post’ button online about something we strongly feel about. Continue reading →

The following video explains multiple online identities in a nutshell. Source from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umd3RBk-aIU (Credits to: Sophie Pitman 2015, October 23) As stated from the video above, multiple online identities leads to anonymity. A user may have different persona and identities while engaging in online activities such as online banking, dating, gaming and job seeking. On the other hand, single online identity represent authenticity. Continue reading →