ONLINE ETHICS

AND ETIQUETTE
Lesson 2 (UNIT 1)
WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?

◦Is a coined term of network and

etiquette.
◦The term “netizen” refers to the
person who is a member or a
part of the online community.
 Some Golden Rules!
◦Don't give out personal
information such as your address
or phone number.
◦Don’t send pictures of yourself to
anyone, especially indecent
pictures.
 Some Golden Rules!
◦Don't open emails or
attachments from people you
don't know.
◦ Don't become online ‘friends’
with people you don't know.
 Some Golden Rules!
◦Never arrange to meet
someone in person who you've
met online.
◦ If anything, you see or read
online worries you, tell someone
about it.
 Social networking
◦Social networking websites and apps, such as
Facebook, Myspace, Instagram, Viber, Tumblr,
Snapchat, Ask. fm and Twitter have become
incredibly popular in recent years.
◦Most users are genuine, but because it is so easy
to hide your real identity, it is possible to
encounter people you would normally avoid.
The Risks
(Privacy)
◦The internet offers you
a lot of freedom and
this can lead some
people to behave in
ways they would not
behave in public.
They might:
◦ Say things on a status
update/post/tweet
they would never say
face-to-face
◦give out personal
information about
themselves or others
(including photos) that
they would normally
keep private
 Cyberbullying

◦refers to the misuse of

information
technology with the
intention to harass
others.
◦ Cyberbullying can work in
the same way as bullying in
the playground; the victim
feels frightened and alone,
while the bully tries to hide
from being caught.
◦Comments, images, and
videos about a person
can be posted online
causing the victim to feel
frightened and upset.
◦It is even possible for
cyberbullies to hack into
the victim's personal
accounts and harass them
from within their own user
profiles.
◦But because bullies think
they can cover up their
identity online sometimes
people who wouldn't
normally bully might do so
online.
◦Often bullies feel braver
because they can't be seen,
but it can be the most
traceable form of bullying
because there's evidence
that it's happened.
 Cyberstalking
◦is a technologically-
based "attack" on
one person who has
been targeted
specifically for that
attack for reasons of
anger, revenge, or
control.
◦Harassment on the
internet can be just
as frightening as
other forms of
stalking.
◦Women and girls are usually the
victims of this kind of behavior.

◦They might be harassed by an ex-

boyfriend or girlfriend who is upset
about the end of their relationship,
for example.
◦It can also begin when a purely
online friendship turns sour.

◦It can even begin entirely at

random, by one online stranger
towards another.
 Identity Theft
◦The more
information you
make available
online, the
greater the risk of
identity theft.
 Identity Theft
◦It can be very tempting to reply to
an email or open an attachment or
post information about yourself on
social networking sites, but you
should never do it.
Personal information
includes your:
email address
phone number
postal address
any banking information
photos of yourself
The consequences of fraud can be huge,
so you should be aware of the very
serious risks. If someone steals you or
your parent's identity they can:
◦steal a lot of money
◦commit crimes that could put you or your
parents in danger
◦commit crimes that you or your parents
could get into trouble for
 Sexting
Sexting usually refers to sending and
receiving rude messages or videos of:
◦naked pictures
◦ 'underwear shots'
◦ any sexual texts, images or videos
Sexting can happen
because:
◦your friends are boasting about
sending or having photos on their
mobile phone.
◦you want to fit in with in with friends
◦you’re worried about
being seen as 'frigid' or
'shy'
◦you’re pressured to ‘prove’
your sexuality
◦you’re harassed, threatened or
blackmailed into sending
pictures
◦someone keeps asking for
things and you feel that it's
easier just to ‘give in’
◦you’re made to
feel guilty if you
don’t do what
they ask
◦you think you ‘owe’
your boyfriend or
girlfriend or
◦you feel it’s ok because you’re
in love with the person and trust
them
◦you feel proud of your body and
want to share it with other
people
Remember:
◦There is no turning back
once you press send.
◦Even if you use apps like
Snapchat person can take a
screenshot
◦You risk being seen as
someone you are not.
 Inappropriate
content
◦Beware of the sites you
visit - the internet has
many sites featuring sex,
violence drug abuse -
and other illegal
activities.
 Online grooming
◦Online grooming is used to describe
inappropriate behavior towards a young
person, putting them at risk for a sexual
offense.
◦Pedophiles have been known to use this
method to contact young people by
disguising themselves as another young
person.
Making ‘friends’
◦We all know it's not
healthy to spend hours
and hours in front of a
computer screen. But
another problem with
social networking is the
pressure you can feel to
make sure you have lots
of ‘friends. But here are
some things to
remember:
•Friendships made online
are made by clicking a
button rather than talking
to people and sharing
experiences.
•Being online ‘friends’
with someone is much
less meaningful than
face-to-face friendship.
•You can easily fall out
with an online ‘friend’
because of a
misunderstood
comment.
•It is far easier, and
healthier, to sort out
arguments and problems
when you can talk to
someone face to face.
 TIPS SO YOU STAY
SAFE ON SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES
1. Make sure you're old
enough to join.
2. Maybe use a made-up
name or nickname on
your profile.
3. Never give out
personal information.
4. Do not make friends
you don't already know
personally.
5. Maybe use an email address that
does not include your name.
6. Always use a ‘strong’ password. That is,
don't use any names or words that
someone might guess, like the name of
your dog or your favorite singer. Use
random letters or numbers and change
your password regularly.
7. Be very careful about sharing
content online - especially if it
isn't yours to share. Illegal
downloads are definitely best
avoided.
8. Never meet up with anyone
you have met online.
9. Make sure you know about the
safety features on any networking
site. Some, for example, have a
‘panic button’ which you can press if
you see something that shouldn't be
there.
10. If anything happens online that
you don't like, tell someone.
 Prepared by:
APRILYN M. RUBANG – SHS TII