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When I first started this topic, I considered myself a digital visitor with multiple identities. Having discussed with my colleagues about the issue, I realized that most of them either have a multiple identities with few individuals having singular identity. This has given me more perspective and actual reconsideration on my current digital presence as well. Continue reading →

After reading my peers’ post, most of them are using multiple accounts. I have come to know the importance of having multiple accounts by separating personal and work life. Personally, I feel that I need to adopt this and learn the ways to maintain and manage both personal and work identities online. I have also learnt that to survive in the online world, we should not misuse the freedom of speech either on a single identity or multiple identities. Continue reading →

After reading the posts, I realized that most of my colleagues are advocates of a mixture of single and multiple online identities. However, Darren pointed out a very good point about online anonymity, where it got me thinking. Both Siew Min’s and Jian Wen’s blog talks about anonymity. I further ask them about their opinions cyberbullying. Below is the information I gathered from them. Continue reading →

Image Source: SelfIn the beginning of this topic, I was not sure what it meant to have different identities online. In my dictionary, there was only one type of identity I knew; multiple identities! I always thought everyone owns multiple accounts and its just a norm. Never did I knew there was more to it… Starting my journey into topic 3 really opened up my eyes and mind. Continue reading →

Through a couple of meaningful discussions with my friends, I came to realise that I was lacking elaboration in my post previously. Firstly, I touched on the topic of the importance of our digital identities (because of potential employers screening our social media profiles), but I did not cover how we could reduce risking employment opportunities.       Adapted from Ruefman. (2015). Self-produced. Continue reading →

My discussions on this topic mainly surrounded anonymity on the internet. Many people have the opinion removing anonymity on the internet would help with issues of cyberbullying and fake news. Below, I’ve summarised the pros and cons of anonymity on the internet. Source: Original Information from BBC and DailyInfographic After speaking with my colleagues, I was forced to think about this issue more critically. The negative effects are undeniable. Continue reading →

Having to complete the final topic on network identity, I have managed to further grow my knowledge about my own online identities. My comment that i made on both Simon’s and Nichol’s blog was pertaining to past incidents that occurred in Singapore, how their personal comment on their social media went viral which got them fired from their job. In my comment i also shared with them that i adopt a multiple identities approach in order to draw the line between work and personal space. Continue reading →

This week’s topic on the different kind of identities adopted online definitely broaden up my knowledge. I realised that I have a very supportive stand towards an individual adopting multiple identities online. I have considered possible solutions to address the drawbacks that people faced when they have multiple identities. Source: Self-produced From Rebecca’s blog, I realised that she has similar viewpoints as me towards multiple identities profile online. Continue reading →

With identities online being either anonymous, single or multiple, many utilize a combination of all three. Personally, I use single and multiple online identities on different platforms unless a website does not allow me to (state my identity). After reading the blogs of my peers, I have gained these insights: Made with Canva by Audrey From Jerrom’s blog, it was interesting to note that Mark Zuckerburg changed his stance on multiple identities. Continue reading →