Post 4: Digital Etiquette

Digital Etiquette                              (Marks: 10)

 Some problems that have emerged from a lack of digital etiquette are cyber bullying, identity theft, hacking or corrupting other people's computers and invading people's privacy. There are people in the world who do not know how to act using technology, especially the internet, in a way that is polite and safe towards others. In this activity you will address issues of inappropriate behaviour, and its consequences for individuals and society.

Create a Blog entry in which you write an article that addresses issues of inappropriate behaviour, what the consequences of these could have on an individual’s online reputation and the broader context of society. Give real life examples as evidence for your article.

 Minimum requirements for your blog entry:
 Length: approximately 500 words
 Make use of creative commons images
 Provide real examples of inappropriate behaviour and the impact this can have on the individual’s online reputation as well as the negative impact it may have in the broader context of society
 Provide a short list for guiding your audience in online etiquette
 Give references

Inappropriate conduct  includes, fraud, child pornography and  racism. This has a profound affect on society as it is easier for people to behave inappropriately over the internet where they can remain anonymous. The issue with negative digital etiquette is that there are no consequences since individuals stay annonymous which is the reason it is so difficult to put it to an end. 

Wrong movement in the work environment comes in many structures. Verbal manhandle of collaborators or subordinates, and also forceful practices and savagery are among sorts of lead that can be viewed as wrong. Thus of unseemly direct in the work environment representatives won't have the capacity to perform and be gainful in light of the fact that they are diverted and stressed. Representatives may locate the improper direct overpowering and quit their employments which will affect on the economy as fewer and fewer individuals will work and procuring cash. 

Unseemly direct has an emotional effect on society as everybody living in this day and age can be come to and hurt by anybody which has prompt suicide, work misfortune, physiological issues, financial issues and so on. It is indispensable that suitable direct is taken after online with the goal that we can live in reality as we know it where there is no separation and badgering.

Users can unintentionally expose sensitive company data in a message board post which could possibly be viewed by people which it wasn't intended for. Another example would be if they chat about what they are doing at work, this could lead to corporate data breach.

Online Etiquette guidance

1. Be respectful: keep your opinions and feelings about others to yourself. 

2.Be aware of strong language, the use of capital letter and exclamation points: be cognisant of your use of strong language and fix potential mistakes or confusions before sending the final message. Read everything out loud before you send it. 

3.Yes, grammar and spelling matter: In an educational setting, ensure that your grammar and spelling is 100% correct; and the tone is formal. Your written communication should be professional and reflect proper writing styles.  

4. Cite your sources: whenever you are sharing an idea that originated from someone else always cite those sources. 

5. Don't post or share inappropriate material:  Nothing is private online

6. Be forgiving: try to be understanding of others if they struggle with written communication. 

Proper digital etiquette is vital from a personal and professional perspective as the negative outcomes of improper use have a detrimental impact on peoples' lives and careers. People with low self-confidence are impacted the worst as they don't handle criticism well and this could eventually lead to suicide. Let's always remind ourselves of the negative impact of improper digital etiquette and remain professional and thoughtful of others.

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