Topic 2 2016, Page 4

I’d say the views towards the practice of multiple online identities are diversified. Unlike the previous topic, I think this topic involves substantially a broader scope of concepts. So, most of the posts I read discussed about different aspects of ‘online identities’. In his post here, Issac used a word I found really intriguing – “convenience”. This idea resonates with me. It didn’t cross my mind that our laziness could be what compromises our privacy. Continue reading →

[source] After gaining more in-depth knowledge via researching and reading the views of my classmates’ on the issues from their blogs, it gave me a better understanding of the topic. I realized that having multiple online identities is a form of escapism for users as it allows them to express themselves differently in various social platforms. However, it is important to private your personal accounts and only publicise what you think is suitable for the public’s eyes. Continue reading →

So what did I take away from this topic: online identities? The pros and cons about having more than one online identity. The relativity of having online identities to everyone as they can easily incorporate their personal experiences to the content. Before being introduced to this topic, I never knew that my use of social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook is akin to creating multiple online identities. Continue reading →

Reflecting on the topic of digital identity in relation to the trails that it leaves behind, it is understandable why many may prefer the option of managing multiple personas just to remain anonymous online. However, I’ve noticed that many who felt the need to express themselves on different accounts are those who just afraid of revealing too much information on one account. At times, information that are tracked are not necessarily disclosed by the users. Continue reading →

Good afternoon! After reading my classmates’ posts on the topic of digital identity, here is what I have learnt In the ever fast-changing world of technology we adapt in ways of connecting with people like never before. Thanks to the internet, users post content anonymously and create multiple identities, while others use their real names. Continue reading →

After reading a few of my friend’s blog, I came to realized that most of us owns more than just one online identity. Because of the different persona we want to portray for different purposes like networking or for communications. I learnt that there are pros and cons to having more than one online identity and everything online is actually very transparent and we have to choose carefully what we want to show and share with the other web users. Continue reading →

[Source: Google Images] After intensive research and reading of my peers’ blogs and their thoughts, I have been given great insight into the vast advantages, as well as the disadvantages of having multiple online identities. Many of us agree that our online identities reflect our characteristics and the form changes depending on who we are interacting with online. (professional vs. Continue reading →

Google Image After reading through the posts written by my classmates and even the UK students, I realized that there are more to the issue than meets the eyes. There are mixed thoughts across the board on whether or not to have a single or multiple online identities. Other than the aspect of social media accounts, people are also concerned about privacy regarding sensitive issues and identity thief. As a result, my belief of having a single online identity is becoming to waver. Continue reading →

(image source) Before writing on this topic, I did not know that by having several different social media accounts online represents different online identity. Previously, I did not have much thought as to what I put out on the web. But after writing, I understand and begin to practice being more conscious on what I post. Continue reading →

  What I’ve gathered from reading my classmates’ posts have got me thinking if multiple identities are an inevitable occurrence. Are fake identities really necessary in exchange for privacy? If having two or more identities is now a norm, is Mark Zuckerberg’s quote “Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity” still relevant? It seems that most of my classmates would not agree to that statement now. Continue reading →