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3speech on the World Wide Web
Posted by epan in Front-end Design, Other on May 10, 2012
Since 3speech can only be accessed through the i2p network, we decided to raise awareness of our platform by using a domain in the World Wide Web. The figure below shows a screenshot of the created webpage.
3speech on the World Wide Web
The webpage will also contain details instructions on how to install i2p and reach the community of 3speech.
Competitors
There are few existing anonymous protesting networks at present, especially one site which combine anonymous and protest all together.
Protest.NET might be a good place to find where those upcoming protest event about to happen, however, it doesn’t provide discussion nor the security for some certain events. You can find out what when and where event is going to happen without struggle, easy but brings concerns for protesters in some other countries – local authorities do whatever it takes to prevent such thing happen.
Facebook and Twitter might be good place to call out for a protest, considering the large population base they have. But again, sensitive materials would be removed or banned at very beginning. So they won’t be the first choice either.
WHYWEPROTEST is quite a mature protest network, but only focusing on protesting Scientology. They do have forums to discuss other events take place internationally, but users are confused at the very beginning from entering the site, which looks more like a designed Scientology protesting site rather than to wider topics. Also the anonymity of the site is very weak – email address is required when registers and no compulsory to use secure/anonymous connection.
Privacy Policy
Posted by drakopoulos in Other on April 20, 2012
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which 3speech collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the 3speech.i2p website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by 3speech.
We will never ask for any personally identifiable or sensitive information from our users, 3speech is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any and all communications that take place on this site are completely anonymous, fully encrypted and are NEVER stored. This is to add an extra level of anonymity and security for our users and to safeguard against governmental/legislative pressure.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site.
What we collect
- Username and password
- User’s security questions
- Topics followed and commented on
- Users followed
- Trust list
Links to 3rd Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website or the actions of that website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and be aware that any external websites could potentially gather information that will personally identify you based on your IP address.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others for any reason. We will never compromise the identity or our users.
Changes to this privacy policy
3speech has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: 3speech@3speech.com
Questionnaire
Posted by drakopoulos in Other on April 14, 2012
We came up with a set of questions revolving around our project and the issue we are dealing with, in order to gauge public opinion on the matter and gain further insight into who the potential users would be. This was not conducted as a survey, but rather as interviews with various individuals (university students and working professionals).
The following questions were asked:
1a. How would you characterize your usage of social networks?
1b. On a scale of 1 to 5 how active do you consider yourself on the social networks?
2. What social networks do you normally use and why?
3. What is your biggest concern regarding social network usage?
4. When signing up for a social network, do you read the Terms and Conditions? Why?
5. How important do you consider the right of freedom of speech?
6. Do you believe that same right to freedom of speech that exists in the physical world should also apply online?
7. What are your views of the current state of online freedom of speech and do you feel that it is being threatened?
8a. Have you ever refrained from posting something controversial (opinion/video/news article etc.) on the social networks?
8b. If so, why?
9. To what extent do think that your online activities on social networks are being monitored by the authorities?
10. Would you participate in a discussion online about a sensitive/controversial topic?
11. What are your views on censorship and do you believe that it is sometimes necessary? Please provide any relevant examples.
12. “You cannot guarantee freedom of speech and enforce copyright law.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
13. “You cannot have freedom of speech without the option to remain anonymous.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
14. If there was a social network that both allowed the users to remain anonymous and truly protect freedom of speech, would you participate and why?