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The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning. (Jiddu Krishnamurti). In 2005, almost two in three Singapore households had access to Internet at home (Singstat, 2006). However, people do use the internet differently. Continue reading →

Reflection time. Since my previous post and through discussions in MOOC, I’ve gathered that convenience is the main reason for having one identity. Screenshot of comments from MOOC However, one comment that struck me was against the use of anonymous identity. Initially, I share the same views as Viktoria and was against the use of anonymous identity but my stance has softened since. Here’s why. Continue reading →

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”, is the phrase that begins a monologue from William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. In this instance, the internet is the world and all of its users are the players. From all the blogs I have read (Victoria, Shaun, Audrey, Luna, Timothy, Kwan Chien) all of them talked about having multiple identities on multiple platforms. It is really common to have multiple identities online among my friends. Continue reading →

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”, is the phrase that begins a monologue from William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. In this instance, the internet is the world and all of its users are the players. From all the blogs I have read (Victoria, Shaun, Audrey, Luna, Timothy, Kwan Chien) all of them talked about having multiple identities on multiple platforms. It is really common to have multiple identities online among my friends. Continue reading →

My minds and perspectives have always been broaden by my fellow classmates’ blogs and comments as well as triggered me to deepened my thoughts in relation to the issues below.  Jian Wen and Wesley both highlighted in their posts that Anonymity allows irresponsible commenting which might lead to cyberbullying. (source) They have intrigued me to consider the serious consequence of Cyberbullying and how it has become increasingly problematic in the digital era. Continue reading →

Hi there!! In this post, I will share my reflection on my previous post regarding online identity!  #1: When do I be personal or professional? Some questions to ask.. Credits: Rebecca #2: Lets further understand the pros & cons of single, multiple & anonymous identities and the ways to tackle them! Created using: Canva As anonymous enables Catfishing; “A ‘catfish’ is someone who pretends to be someone else online. Continue reading →

After reading the peer’s posts, I have gained more insights on the various online identities people have. In my previous post, I felt I lacked the analysis in anonymity online – which I will further elaborate now. Self Produced Self Produced The Internet isn’t always a safe place for the LGBT community, or those who are recovering from drug abuse … etc as there could be controversy and hate remarks, which is why they would prefer to communicate anonymously. Continue reading →

  This topic deepen my understanding the single identity and multiple identities. In addition, comparing and contrast of the identities. Keep reading to know more about what I’ve learnt.         I’ve learnt that Shanelle has multiple identities on the web for different purposes. “I have effectively created multiple online identities for myself. Some identities exist beyond the reach of Google. Continue reading →

After exploring my peer’s blog, i have learned a few knowledge on online identities. In Denise’s blog, i have learned the importance of managing our social media as it leaves digital footprint which are permanent in the online world. Maintaining a reputable image is essential when individual is looking for a job. Great resume will unlock great doors, but these doors can close because of what we do on social media. Continue reading →

Source: Chin Yu Ying The Internet is a vast collection of different networks with a large number of more than 3 billion Internet users. (millions, 2017)Hence, it is important to ask myself: AM I WELL PROTECTED ON THE INTERNET? Through Timothy‘s post, he mentioned about the risks of not keeping our information safe on the Internet and illustrated the type of risks using comic strips. Continue reading →