29 Questions
What was the first distinguishable social media site?
Six Degrees
When did the primary blogging sites become popular?
1999
Which of the following sites facilitated online photo sharing?
Photobucket and Flickr
In what year did YouTube become available to users?
2005
Which of the following social media sites are mentioned in the text as remaining the most popular on the web?
Twitter and Facebook
According to the passage, what can be said about the future of social networking?
It will remain present in some form as long as humans exist.
What was the date when the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime was signed?
November 23, 2001
Which additional protocols were proposed in 2002 and came into effect in 2006?
Protocols on terrorist activities and racist cybercrimes
Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which act involves accessing a computing system without permission?
Illegal Access
What does 'Illegal Interception' involve according to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012?
Intercepting private transmission without right
Which national law expanded law enforcement's power to monitor computer networks post-2001?
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
What is the aim of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012?
To minimize legal issues concerning online interactions
What is the main purpose of the discussion in the text?
To highlight the benefits and drawbacks of information technologies
What is identified as the earliest form of communication across great distances?
Postal service
How did the invention of the telegraph impact communication?
It allowed messages to be forwarded over long distances much faster than a horse and rider
What does the text suggest about the relationship between social media and previous forms of communication?
Social media is the natural outcome of the many centuries of social media advancement
What was a key limitation of early telegraph communication?
It could only transmit short messages
What does the text suggest about the relationship between information technologies and human communication?
Information technologies have both benefited and harmed human communication and relationships
What is the primary advantage that easy access to customers gives businesses?
All of the above
How has social media impacted the way people get news?
All of the above
What is the primary way social media has impacted job hiring?
All of the above
How has social media impacted the formation of political rallies and campaigns?
All of the above
What type of skills and professions can be built and learned through social media?
A wide variety of skills and professions across different domains
What is one of the negative impacts of social media mentioned in the text?
Danger of impersonations, theft, and stalking
How has the presence of social media affected academic offerings?
It has led to a rise in the number of individuals undertaking distance learning.
What is one of the reasons why social media has had a negative impact on companies, according to the text?
It has incurred losses for companies due to reduced productivity.
How does the text describe the relationship between social media and the "vital world"?
Social media has replaced the vital world for some people, especially introverts.
What is one of the negative impacts of the spread of false information or "fake news" through social media, according to the text?
It has caused great panic among the recipients.
What is the text's overall perspective on the impact of social media?
Social media has had both positive and negative impacts.
Study Notes
History of Social Media
- Internet relay chats (IRCs) were first used in 1988 and remained popular until the 1990s.
- The first social media site, Six Degrees, was developed in 1997, allowing users to upload a profile and make friends with other users.
- Blogging sites became popular in 1999, creating a social media sensation that continues to this day.
- Sites like Myspace and LinkedIn gained prominence in the early 2000s, while Photobucket and Flickr facilitated online photo sharing.
- YouTube rose to fame in 2005, creating a new way for people to connect and share content across great distances.
- Twitter and Facebook became available to users worldwide in 2006.
- Today, there is an incredible variety of social networking sites, with many allowing cross-posting.
Cybercrime Laws
- The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime was signed by 30 states on November 23, 2001, and came into effect in 2004.
- Additional protocols covering terrorist activities and racist and xenophobic cybercrimes were proposed in 2002 and came into effect in 2006.
- The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 expanded law enforcement's power to watch and protect computer networks.
- The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 was officially documented as Republic Act No. 10175 in the Philippines, aiming to address legal issues concerning online interactions.
Cybercrime Offenses
- Offenses against the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of computer data and systems include:
- Illegal access to a computing system without permission.
- Illegal interception of non-public transmission of computer data.
- Other cybercrime offenses include hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.
Impact of Social Media on Society
- Social media has enabled people to interact with friends and family across countries, strengthening relationships.
- Businesses can retain existing customers and attract new ones through easy access to customers, leading to excellent market share and profit margins.
- Social media has impacted politics by providing people with a platform to air their grievances and demand action from political leaders.
- Job recruitments have been significantly impacted, with companies making hiring decisions based on one's social portfolio.
- Social media has led to a rise in online learning, with multitude skills and professions being built and learned through social media.
Negative Impacts of Social Media
- Sharing personal information on social media can put one's privacy at risk of impersonations, theft, and stalking.
- Posting abusive or embarrassing content on social media can cause job seekers to lose opportunities.
- Social media can reduce productivity at the workplace due to its irresistible nature.
- Some people rely too heavily on the virtual world, neglecting the real world.
- False information or "fake news" can quickly spread on social media, causing panic among recipients.
- Cyberbullying is another worrying impact of social media.
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