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An online identity consists of a single or several partial identities/personas that represent different characteristics. Indeed, online activities are no longer separable from our real lives, but an integral part of it. There is no doubt that the emergence of the web has had a massive impact on the way people connect, interact and share information with one another (Costa & Torres, 2011). As the internet gained prominence in our lives, having a multitude of “online identity” is common. Continue reading →

The digital age now has opened doors to having multiple online identities. How many YOUs do you have online? Do you know the benefits and drawbacks of having different identities? Self-produced; information from MOOC The issue with the online authenticity and privacy is widely debated. Let’s discuss it in 2 perspectives – Mark Zuckerberg’s, founder of Facebook, and Danah Boyd’s, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. Continue reading →

Ever gone on an online date and met a totally different person? Figure 1: Unrecognizable Source: Original Content   Our online identity is made up of single or multiple personas which we embody, to showcase to the public. Saying that we are true to our online self is usually unbelievable. Cleaning up of your social media accounts are important as 90% of recruiters conduct online research of candidates. Continue reading →

Online Identity Digital identity is defined as how individual portray themselves in the online world. Things that are being posted and revealed online is a reflection on how one behaves in reality. Our actions online affect us directly on our reputation as it focus on what others think of us. Having an online presence is socially bound which indicate that people are able to judge us socially or culturally which determine how people look at us (Educom, 2011). Continue reading →

Our identity is shaped by our actions, determining other’s perception of us (Hoffman, 2017). In the digital world, we too develop an online identity – shaped by our ACTIVE actions on the web. While, our choice of online identity (Single, Multiple or Anonymous) could be influenced by our digital differences (Futurelearn, 2017), does it affects your “authenticity”? Fig 1. Continue reading →

Our identity is shaped by our actions, determining other’s perception of us (Hoffman, 2017). In the digital world, we too develop an online identity – shaped by our ACTIVE actions on the web. While, our choice of online identity (Single, Multiple or Anonymous) could be influenced by our digital differences (Futurelearn, 2017), does it affects your “authenticity”? Fig 1. Continue reading →

Single or multiple online identities? What is the difference? (Source: self-produced with information from Kietzmann et al., 2012) There will be a difference in the type and extent of content shared based on your identity. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider before you decide on either one. Continue reading →

Today’s topic will be on “Online Identity/Identities”. So what is it about? Source: Original content made via Canva, using information from FutureLearn (2017) I do have multiple online identities and they basically fall into two categories: Personal and Professional. Though it may seem as a hassle to be managing so many accounts, I feel that it is necessary. Continue reading →

Are having multiple online identities bad for us? Is having a single online identity enough to “survive” the Internet? Source: Chin Yu Ying ONLINE IDENTITIES It is very common for people nowadays to own multiple online identities. One of the reason is to put off the pressure for having the perfect feed of social moments, which subsequently led to a phenomenon called Finsta, also known as “Fake Instagram”. Continue reading →

  To begin with, Alex Schoof gave a TED talk 2015 about what defines digital identity from 0:00 – 3:10 . Also, he touched on the dangers of having a single identity from 5:08 – 6:20. He states that many websites are offering the services of users logging into their Facebook accounts and connecting with the website they want to access. This is convenient however, we risk bringing your identity from one site to another. Continue reading →