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Reflecting on the power of multiple identities.

There are a wide range of advantages and drawbacks of having single and multiple online identities as discussed within my previous post. However, since reflecting upon the topic and reading a range of blogs, as shown within my Piktochart, I believe that I overlooked some of the advantages of having multiple online identities. Continue reading →

Online Identities – Reflection

Stephanie and I discussed how multiple and anonymous identities can lead to users gaining a sense of ‘invincibility’ online. On sites such as reddit users go by an anonymous username and hence any of their actions cannot be traced to their real identity. Stephanie noted that reddit has a lot more abusive behaviour than other social media platforms, and this is due to the bravery the users gain from anonymity. Continue reading →

Online Identities – Reflection

Stephanie and I discussed how multiple and anonymous identities can lead to users gaining a sense of ‘invincibility’ online. On sites such as reddit users go by an anonymous username and hence any of their actions cannot be traced to their real identity. Stephanie noted that reddit has a lot more abusive behaviour than other social media platforms, and this is due to the bravery the users gain from anonymity. Continue reading →

Online Identities – Reflection

Stephanie and I discussed how multiple and anonymous identities can lead to users gaining a sense of ‘invincibility’ online. On sites such as reddit users go by an anonymous username and hence any of their actions cannot be traced to their real identity. Stephanie noted that reddit has a lot more abusive behaviour than other social media platforms, and this is due to the bravery the users gain from anonymity. Continue reading →

Reflection: Multiple vs Single Identities

Initially, drawing a conclusion from comparison of identities is something I really struggled with this topic. To help direct me to a decision I appreciated Honghyguen method of dissecting identities in to categories. This provoked me to read further in to the risks of a single identity, as I realised I had a closed view on it. Continue reading →

Reflection: A Digital Identity Crisis?

Self-Made with Piktochart (2018) Prior to this topic, I held an interest in privacy. However, through studying this topic, I realised that I have largely failed to act upon this interest, and I decided that this would change now! As I discussed with Will and Will there are also difficulties with becoming completely anonymous and as such I didn’t feel the need to become 100% anonymous. Continue reading →

Reflections on Topic 3

This topic has shown quite how vital identity management is online, especially as much of this UOSM2008 cohort leave university and move into employment. (BBC, 2013). It has underlined the permanence of the web: actions taken online cannot be wholly erased, and can be easily read out of context if your identity doesn’t prevent unwanted attention. It has emboldened how digital identities sit on a spectrum of oppositional advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading →

Reflections on Topic 3

This topic has shown quite how vital identity management is online, especially as much of this UOSM2008 cohort leave university and move into employment. (BBC, 2013). It has underlined the permanence of the web: actions taken online cannot be wholly erased, and can be easily read out of context if your identity doesn’t prevent unwanted attention. It has emboldened how digital identities sit on a spectrum of oppositional advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading →

What Is Our ‘Real’ Identity?- Topic 3 Reflection

Created by Chloe Cheung using Canva Introduction This week’s topic made me realise how and why we maintain the identities we have. My creativity skills are improving, as illustrated with the juggling analogy in my post. Infographics created are more clear and concise. Evaluation My comment on Natalie’s post explored the ways that we can privatise our identities, to prevent any malicious activity. Continue reading →

What Is Our ‘Real’ Identity?- Topic 3 Reflection

Created by Chloe Cheung using Canva Introduction This week’s topic made me realise how and why we maintain the identities we have. My creativity skills are improving, as illustrated with the juggling analogy in my post. Infographics created are more clear and concise. Evaluation My comment on Natalie’s post explored the ways that we can privatise our identities, to prevent any malicious activity. Continue reading →

Digital Identity: Reflective Post

My Initial Stance Personally I feel that presenting yourself consistently and authentically online holds precedence over anything else. Others being able to find and connect with me easily is also very important. But I recognise that this isn’t the case for everyone in the digital sphere… After looking at research by Rawlinson (2013), I understand that there can be unintended consequences due to professional and personal profiles overlapping, such as with Justine Sacco (see figure 1). Continue reading →

A reflection on multiple identities

I have enjoyed writing about this weeks topic which has focussed on the benefits and drawbacks of having a single online identity against multiple personal or professional ones. Identity theft: Stephanie’s comment on my own blog raised certain issues about professions which cross over online identities. Continue reading →

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Online Identity

So, it turns out I’m lazy. I’m getting stressed just thinking about having to create and maintain multiple identities online. I definitely couldn’t maintain the multiple identities that Tom suggested to me in his comment (van Dijck, 2013)! But, having discussed with Sam about how future employers might be able to find my social medias, I can see why it may be better to operate anonymous or multiple accounts across my social platforms. Continue reading →

Identifying my Identity

This week I was much happier with the content that I produced. I took on board the comments about having headings on my blog and made them work this week – compared to previous weeks where I think they interrupted the flow of the blog. My main focus of improvement this week was making sure that all of the infographics/multi-media I put on my blog were self-created. While I managed to achieve this, I only used infographics and a power-point presentation. Continue reading →

Identifying my Identity

This week I was much happier with the content that I produced. I took on board the comments about having headings on my blog and made them work this week – compared to previous weeks where I think they interrupted the flow of the blog. My main focus of improvement this week was making sure that all of the infographics/multi-media I put on my blog were self-created. While I managed to achieve this, I only used infographics and a power-point presentation. Continue reading →

Identifying my Identity

This week I was much happier with the content that I produced. I took on board the comments about having headings on my blog and made them work this week – compared to previous weeks where I think they interrupted the flow of the blog. My main focus of improvement this week was making sure that all of the infographics/multi-media I put on my blog were self-created. While I managed to achieve this, I only used infographics and a power-point presentation. Continue reading →

Identifying my Identity

This week I was much happier with the content that I produced. I took on board the comments about having headings on my blog and made them work this week – compared to previous weeks where I think they interrupted the flow of the blog. My main focus of improvement this week was making sure that all of the infographics/multi-media I put on my blog were self-created. While I managed to achieve this, I only used infographics and a power-point presentation. Continue reading →

Identifying my Identity

This week I was much happier with the content that I produced. I took on board the comments about having headings on my blog and made them work this week – compared to previous weeks where I think they interrupted the flow of the blog. My main focus of improvement this week was making sure that all of the infographics/multi-media I put on my blog were self-created. While I managed to achieve this, I only used infographics and a power-point presentation. Continue reading →

Reflection: Business and Personal – one and the same?

It is remarkable to me that we are already nearly at the end of this module (almost as remarkable as the fact we’ve had only two lectures in that time!). I really enjoyed writing about and exploring this topic, as it has lots of practical use for me, as I utilise many social media accounts and channels but have never really thought about why, or how I do so. Reading other people’s posts was great, as I managed to get an understanding beyond just my own research. Continue reading →

Reflection: Business and Personal – one and the same?

It is remarkable to me that we are already nearly at the end of this module (almost as remarkable as the fact we’ve had only two lectures in that time!). I really enjoyed writing about and exploring this topic, as it has lots of practical use for me, as I utilise many social media accounts and channels but have never really thought about why, or how I do so. Reading other people’s posts was great, as I managed to get an understanding beyond just my own research. Continue reading →