Responsible Netizenship
Internet here, internet there, internet every where!
In a span of time something changed the ways, behavior and decorum of mankind. How we live, our daily routines, how we spend our leisure hours, how we bond, how we make friends, how we keep our values – everything in life were modified.
In 60 seconds there are:
695, 000+ status updates on Facebook
These are clear evidence how deep we are connected into the world of internet, how we can't live without updating a status or tweeting. But how this 'things' affects us, change us and mold us to something we aren't supposed to be?
In the internet everyone is considered free. We are free to see this, free to hear that, free to have this, free to know that and free to do this and that. Until man became abusive, we make use of this freedom to step on others freedom. Man learned to use the internet to bully, bash, fool other people or as we know cyber-bullying, some also make use of it illegally for human trafficking like cyber-sex, and also identity theft just like posers. These are the top issues we are now experiencing in the world of internet. This is because of the number people who are narrow-minded-selfish-sadist-netizens who pleasures themselves in mistreating others. Last August 4 2013, newly-elected Senator Nancy Binay proposed a bill regarding criminalizing humorous internet memes. She said, "It aims to amend ( the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act. Thus, a previous or current relationship between parties a must." This a bill regarding the on the unauthorized usage of name, identity, or pictures that will put someone in bad impression or injure the victims reputation. This aims to protect people who suffers from this kind of cyber-bullying.
Mattie Ross once said, "You must pay for everything in this world one way or another. There is nothing free, except the grace of God." It is true, everything will always have its consequences. How we make use of the internet will surely define who we are.
The internet will always be a mirror from what kind of person are we. That is why we need to be responsible enough in using the internet. Though we are in the modern days we still have to remember the things our parents and grandparents thought us. Our values, morals, etiquette and our decorum should always be observed when we are in front of the computer. Do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you.
Netiquette /neɛ́t-ə-kət/, Noun: 1. The social code of network communication. 2. The social and moral code of the internet based on human condition and Golden rule of Netiquette. 3. A philosophy of effective internet communication that utilizes common conventions and norms as a guide for rules and standards.
In order to avoid becoming a cyberbully, here is a pledge we have to follow:
The Netizenship Pledge
1. Netizens understand that rights are always balanced with responsibilities.
2. Netizens have the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others, in person and online.
3. Netizens will think before we click.
4. Netizens understand that just because we can, doesn’t mean that we should.
5. Netizens will ask for, or receive permission before using the creative work of others and will give credit for and cite this work appropriately when we use it.
6. Netizens will exercise patience and realize that others may not have the same access to and use of the same Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and connectivity as they do.
7. Netizens understand that virtual actions have real consequences for ourselves and for others.
8. Netizens understand that what I/we say and do online can’t be taken back.
9. Netizens promise to use ICTs for the betterment of our world.
10. Netizens promise to use this Netizenship Pledge to guide our actions in person and online.
2. Netizens have the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others, in person and online.
3. Netizens will think before we click.
4. Netizens understand that just because we can, doesn’t mean that we should.
5. Netizens will ask for, or receive permission before using the creative work of others and will give credit for and cite this work appropriately when we use it.
6. Netizens will exercise patience and realize that others may not have the same access to and use of the same Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and connectivity as they do.
7. Netizens understand that virtual actions have real consequences for ourselves and for others.
8. Netizens understand that what I/we say and do online can’t be taken back.
9. Netizens promise to use ICTs for the betterment of our world.
10. Netizens promise to use this Netizenship Pledge to guide our actions in person and online.
Sources and References :
www.responsiblenetism.org/about-us-2/be-a-responsible-netizen-2/
http://infographicsmania.com/cyberbullying-statistics-2012/
http://www.netizenship.net/?page_id=15
http://networketiquette.net/
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