Topic 3, Page 4

Reflection – Online Identities

When writing about this topic the focus was about the differences between single and multiple identities, however after reading more into it and reading the comments made on my post I found there was more of a debate on the concept of anonymous accounts.  Sam‘s comment on my blog questioned the idea of whether the dark web had more drawbacks than benefits while Joanna also commented on the problem of anonymity. Continue reading →

Reflecting on Online Identities

Overall Reflection After reading my peers blogs, I noted that I had not actually considered how I manage my identity online. I would argue that I am for the most part quite transparent and singular as my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are all linked and easily accessible. However, I have a smaller network on snapchat. Professionally, I have a linked in account that only a few of ‘friends’ are a part of my network. Continue reading →

Reflecting on Online Identities

Overall Reflection After reading my peers blogs, I noted that I had not actually considered how I manage my identity online. I would argue that I am for the most part quite transparent and singular as my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are all linked and easily accessible. However, I have a smaller network on snapchat. Professionally, I have a linked in account that only a few of ‘friends’ are a part of my network. Continue reading →

Reflecting on Online Identities

Overall Reflection After reading my peers blogs, I noted that I had not actually considered how I manage my identity online. I would argue that I am for the most part quite transparent and singular as my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are all linked and easily accessible. However, I have a smaller network on snapchat. Professionally, I have a linked in account that only a few of ‘friends’ are a part of my network. Continue reading →

Be safe online – reflection

Speaking on social media in 2010, CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg stated: “I’m trying to make the world a more open place” (Vargas, 2010). Despite Zuckerberg’s light-hearted comments, social networks, such as Facebook, have the potential to perpetuate negative social effects on people due to the open nature of the platform. Continue reading →

One reflection, multiple identites

Reflection on Topic 3: Through discussing with Emily I became more aware of how easy identity theft is online. We spoke about how we have been victim to someone stealing our personal photos and using them to be someone else on social media. Continue reading →

Considering Online Identities

Digging more into the concept of online identities through discussions in this topic has been insightful. Previously, I had strong preconceived notions of the most appropriate way to represent yourself through an online identity – a significant preference for adopting multiple identities to represent myself accordingly to disparate groups of people. There are a myriad of advantages to doing so as detailed in a wide range of sources: (Smarty, 2009), (Rowledge, 2018). Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →