Sunday, December 6, 2015

Trolls?

For the past few weeks we have been discussing online anonymity but I have been receiving mixed feelings about the subject. Anonymity has a sense of entitlement. Some people feel as if though they can say and do whatever they want because they won’t  face any repercussions for their actions but rather they will receive the attention they long for. Although, for some users anonymity is often used for people to say what is on their minds without having to face bias opinions. Social media sites are taking the initiative by attempting to block and delete trolls. Some have even suggested monitoring what people comment on the site. Social media can not monitor everyone's profile so it seems pointless. We live in a society where people's actions affects us all. We will all have to endure it until people learn to act civil with one another.

2 comments:

  1. I agree, I too have been having mixed feelings about anonymity. It can be used as both something good or bad , it all just kind of depends on how you use it.

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  2. There are cons and pros to anonymity. It makes it easier for trolls to act but then it also gives freedom of speech for innocent online users who seek information from the Internet. There should be a certain amount of respect for individuals online just like in our day to day interactions

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