Internet Ethics and Online Behavior Quiz

Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information

• 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: Ethics on the Internet

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

Guidelines in Cyberspace

• 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.

Digital Divide

• Cause: Gap between digitally skilled and unskilled populations.

• Reasons: poverty, varying digital literacy, generational differences (younger vs older).

Internet Addiction

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

Five Types of Internet Addiction

• 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).

Five Ways to Curb Internet Use

• Schedule internet time.
• Respond to social media/mails in intervals.
• Disable unnecessary notifications.
• Do other activities.
• Spend time with people in person.

Cyberbullying

• Definition: Intimidation, oppression, harassment, or discrimination via information/communication technology.

Various Ways Cyberbullying May Occur

• Flaming: Sending angry or vulgar messages.
• Harassment: Repeatedly sending offensive messages.
• Cyberstalking: Harassment with threats.
• Denigration: Sending or posting hurtful statements about someone.
• Masquerade: Pretending to be someone else.
• Outing and Trickery: Sharing sensitive information.
• Exclusion: Intentionally excluding someone from an online group.

Cybercrime

• Examples: Hacking, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, online libel, illegal access to data, online piracy, cybersquatting.

Test your understanding of internet ethics and online conduct with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as the digital divide, types of internet addiction, and best practices for respectful online interactions. Enhance your digital literacy by learning how to navigate cyberspace responsibly.