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1. Are you hesitant about revealing your identity when you chat on the Internet? Why? Reference: Yes, Because were worried that someone will cheat us after he or she knows our real identity
1. Are you hesitant about revealing your identity when you chat on the Internet? Why? Yes. Because we’re worried that someone will cheat us after he or she knows our real identity. Reference:
2. Do you think cyberspace poses dangers to us? Why or why not? Please give your reasons. Reference: No. Because the cyberspace itself is not dangerous. It is dangerous only when some of its users use it to deceive others
2. Do you think cyberspace poses dangers to us? Why or why not? Please give your reasons. Reference: No. Because the cyberspace itself is not dangerous. It is dangerous only when some of its users use it to deceive others
3. Can you list some positive and negative impacts of digital culture on society at large Reference: Negative impacts of the digital culture: 1 Some people are easily addicted to the Internet. They spend much time chatting in the Internet while they ignore their study and work. 2 Some people can take advantage of the internet to cheat other people and spread something bad such as porn and misleading information It leads to people's dishonesty Positive impacts of the digital culture There is lots of important information and life-changing opportunities on the Internet. It's easier for people to communicate with each other
3. Can you list some positive and negative impacts of digital culture on society at large? Reference: Negative impacts of the digital culture: 1) Some people are easily addicted to the Internet. They spend much time chatting in the Internet while they ignore their study and work. 2) Some people can take advantage of the Internet to cheat other people and spread something bad such as porn and misleading information. It leads to people’s dishonesty. Positive impacts of the digital culture: There is lots of important information and life-changing opportunities on the Internet. It’s easier for people to communicate with each other
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Why Digital culture ls Good for You? The news media, along with social and behavioral scientists, have recently sent out a multitude of warnings about the many dangers that await us out there in cybers pace. The truth of the matter is that the Web is no more inherently dangerous than anything else in the world. It is not some amorphous entity capable of inflicting harmful outcomes on all who enter. In fact, in and of itself, the Web is fairly harmless. It has no special power to overtake its users and alter their very existence. Like the old tale that the vampire can not harm you
Why Digital Culture Is Good for You? The news media, along with social and behavioral scientists, have recently sent out a multitude of warnings about the many dangers that await us out there in cyberspace. The truth of the matter is that the Web is no more inherently dangerous than anything else in the world. It is not some amorphous entity capable of inflicting harmful outcomes on all who enter. In fact, in and of itself, the Web is fairly harmless. It has no special power to overtake its users and alter their very existence. Like the old tale that the vampire can not harm you
unless you invite it to cross your threshold, the Internet cannot corrupt without being invited. And, with the exception of children and the weak-willed, it cannot create what does not already exist (1)Like alcohol, the Web simply magnifies what is already there: Experts are concerned that the masking that goes on online poses a danger for everyone who is a part of the Digital Culture. Before we know it, the experts tell us, we will all use fake identities, become fragmented, and will no longer be sure of just who we are Wrong
unless you invite it to cross your threshold, the Internet cannot corrupt without being invited. And, with the exception of children and the weak-willed, it cannot create what does not already exist. (1) Like alcohol, the Web simply magnifies what is already there: Experts are concerned that the masking that goes on online poses a danger for everyone who is a part of the Digital Culture. Before we know it, the experts tell us, we will all use fake identities, become fragmented, and will no longer be sure of just who we are. Wrong
The only people who feel compelled to mask, and otherwise misrepresent themselves online are the same people who are mysterious and unfrank in "real life". the Net just gives them one more tool to practice their deceit As for the rest of us, getting taken in by these people is a low probability. We know who these folks are in the"real world".The Internet does not"cause"people to disguise as something they are not. As for the Digital Culture getting cheated by these dishonest folks, well, there are just as many "cues"online to decipher deception as there are in the"real world". The competent WebHead
The only people who feel compelled to mask, and otherwise misrepresent themselves online are the same people who are mysterious and unfrank in “real life”...the Net just gives them one more tool to practice their deceit. As for the rest of us, getting taken in by these people is a low probability. We know who these folks are in the “real world”. The Internet does not “cause” people to disguise as something they are not. As for the Digital Culture getting cheated by these dishonest folks, well, there are just as many “cues” online to decipher deception as there are in the “real world”. The competent WebHead
can recognize many red flags given off by the online behavior of others. Oftentimes the intentions of fellow users is crystal clear especially over time. When someone is trying to deceive us online, inconsistencies, the essence that they are trying too hard"or are just plain unbelievable. often come through loud and clear. Likewise, just like in the " real world",a host of other unacceptable tendencies can be readily recognized online. Narcissism(it's all about"meeeee" those people who have nothing but negativity or unpleasant things to say about others, and those who feel compelled to undermine others and who think they must blow out the other guys candles in order for their own to shine can be spotted a cybermile away
can recognize many red flags given off by the online behavior of others. Oftentimes the intentions of fellow users is crystal clear, especially over time. When someone is trying to deceive us online, inconsistencies, the essence that they are trying “too hard” or are just plain unbelievable, often come through loud and clear. Likewise, just like in the “real world”, a host of other unacceptable tendencies can be readily recognized online. Narcissism (it’s all about “meeeee”), those people who have nothing but negativity or unpleasant things to say about others, and those who feel compelled to undermine others and who think they must blow out the other guys’ candles in order for their own to shine can be spotted a cybermile away