Topic 2 2015, Page 2

The second topic of the course seemed like a natural continuation of previous blog posts. From question How do you interact with the Internet? we have gone to discuss a more detailed problem: whether it is beneficial to have a single or multiple online identities. I was astonished by the number of ways students approached this topic. Continue reading →

The second topic of the course seemed like a natural continuation of previous blog posts. From question How do you interact with the Internet? we have gone to discuss a more detailed problem: whether it is beneficial to have a single or multiple online identities. I was astonished by the number of ways students approached this topic. Continue reading →

Before proceeding onto my research of online identities and privacy, I wasn’t sure of what the actual pros and cons were. The only thing I could think of were childish scandals of fake Facebook profiles which were the hot topic during secondary school. During the time, a friend of mine unknowingly had another Facebook account. Continue reading →

As I mentioned in my ‘Seeing Double’ blog post, the concept surrounding multiple online identities is not overly complex, however the discourse in the comment sections on both here and my peers’ blogs have led me to think outside of my initial opinion-shaped box. Namat left me with some great questions and perspectives that I didn’t really consider beyond the surface of my discussion. Continue reading →

This week’s background reading covered a variety of issues relating to online identity: anonymity and authenticity, presentation and reputation, our online and offline identity, privacy and security, and finally, identity protection.  Initially, I found myself trying to cover all of these topics but I quickly realised this was not realistic – it was never going to fit under the word count! Instead, I tried to limit myself to the areas that took my interest: online personas and anonymity. Continue reading →

When this topic was set, I initially read through the resources provided, and then discovered a wide array of content on multiple online identities. This topic was of great interest to me and I was exposed to so much information regarding it on the web that I probably could have written a 1,500-word essay if I had to. Continue reading →

The argument for and against having more than one online identity is more or less down to a matter of choice. As Alice Water said, “The decisions you make are a choice of values that reflect your life in every way” [1]- This also implies with the decision of having more than one online identity. Some argue it does matter while others objects. Continue reading →