Internet Ethics and Online Behavior Quiz

Study Notes

Digital Divide: Gap between demographics/regions with access to trendy info/technology and those without or with limited access. Example: City resident with 1 Gbps fiber-optic internet versus rural resident with slow dial-up.
Computer Addiction: Disorder where individuals turn to internet or computer games to manage moods, reduce isolation, or distract from problems.
Bullying: Unwanted, aggressive behavior involving real or perceived power imbalance, repeated over time. Includes threats, rumors, physical/verbal attacks, or excluding from groups.
Verbal Bullying: Saying/writing mean things (teasing, name-calling, inappropriate comments, threats).
Social Bullying: Damaging someone's reputation or relationships (excluding, spreading rumors, embarrassing).
Physical Bullying: Causing physical harm or damaging possessions (hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting, tripping, breaking things, gestures).
Cyberbullying: Bullying through digital devices (cell phones, computers, tablets). Includes sending/posting hurtful/false information, sharing personal/private info to embarrass/humiliate. Can be criminal.

Netiquette: Body of conventions/manners for using the internet as a communication tool. Also, social guidelines for internet use.

Remember Humans: Use the golden rule ("Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you"). Be careful with words online.
Same Standards Online as Offline: Be ethical; follow society's laws and standards in cyberspace.
Know Your Cyberspace Domain: Understand what's acceptable behavior in each online environment; new users need to learn norms.
Good Online Self-Presentation: Pay attention to what you write online. Know what you're talking about.
Respect Others' Time & Bandwidth: Only share worthwhile content; avoid disturbances online.
Share Expert Knowledge: Don't be afraid to share what you know.
Control Flame Wars: "Flaming" is expressing strong opinions without restraint. Keep online discussions civil.
Respect Privacy: Don't invade others' privacy online.
Don't Abuse Power: Having more knowledge or power doesn't justify taking advantage of others.

Cause: Gap between digitally skilled and unskilled populations.
Reasons: poverty, varying digital literacy, generational differences (younger vs older).

Definition: Excessive, poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors regarding computer use and internet access that impair or distress.

Cyber sexual addiction (adult chat rooms, cyber porn)
Cyber relationship addiction (online friendships/affairs replacing real-life relationships).
Net compulsions (online gambling, auctions).
Information overload (compulsive internet surfing).
Computer addiction (game playing, programming).