Networking using web 2.0 This is something that I and others have
considered before. How beneficial is Web 2.0? What potential risks are
involved? And do the benefits out way the risks? In today's world I must admit networking
using web 2.0 has opened many doors and is a much easier way to reach people
you may not otherwise come into contact with. Many of us have commented about
how we can participate in social or professional networking while in the comfort
of our own homes and we are not limited to normal 'working hours' to make these
valuable connections. There is also the point of equality to consider. While
connecting on-line we have no true knowledge of people’s race, gender, age or
appearance. We can eradicate any prejudice.
However we cannot look at the advantages without taking a look at the disadvantages.
Privacy Issues
I, Julia Gil and Christie Halsey have all raised this problem in past blogs. But with some further research I came across a different view point I had not thought of previously. In our posts regarding this issue we discussed how careful we need to be when inviting are professional life into our personal. But what if the intrusion was not invited? Is it fair that our employers can reprimand us for something they have read on our personal blogs or Facebook pages? I myself have been aware of students getting themselves into trouble by stating one fact to the college and posting something entirely different on Facebook. Is this a violation oF their privacy or as they have in fact lied should this be accepted?
David Weisbrot, president of the Australia Law Reform Commission, which has been investigating online privacy, comments, “Laws designed to protect privacy in the outside world struggle to cope with the issues raised by on-line communities.”
It is worth noting that many companies will have a social media usage policy and it is possible for employers to take action if this policy is broken.
In disagreements with employers many employees have argued that when they post regarding work it is providing them a place to vent, their posts are simply a way they can share with friends after a bad day at work, after all we all have them. There are some concerns that taking tough measures on what is in their opinion freedom of speech and not a malicious comment may strike discord amongst staff and be perceived as an unethical response.
Cyberbullying
Lizzie Martin raised the issue of cyber bulling. A serious problem, cyber bulling is more prolonged than regular bulling as the child is open to abuse while in the safety of their own homes. A survey was published on October 2nd 2013 by national anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label. The findings showed that:
• 7 out of 10 young people have been victims of cyberbullying.
• 37% young people have experienced cyberbullying on a highly frequent basis
• 20% of young people have experienced extreme cyberbullying on a daily basis
• Young people are found to be twice as likely to be bullied on Facebook than on any other social network.
• Facebook, Twitter and Ask.FM are found to be the most common social networks for cyberbullying.
• 54% of young people using Facebook reported that they have experienced bullying on the network.
• 28% of young people using Twitter reported that they have experienced bullying on the network.
• 26% of young people using Ask.FM have experienced bullying on the network.
• Cyberbullying is found to have catastrophic effects upon the self-esteem and social lives of up to 69% of young people.
• An estimated 5.43 million young people in the UK have experienced cyber bullying with 1.26 million subjected to extreme cyber bullying on a daily basis.
Ditch the Label - A link to the survey.
As it stands there are no laws on cyberbullying. One question this raised for me is how cyberbullying can be prevented without limiting children's freedom. In 2012 Facebook took measures to decrease cyberbullying by adding a report button so that its users could report offensive or inappropriate posts or pictures, is this enough? A debate a feel that will continue for a long time.
While I can't help but agree that Web 2.0 is a fantastic tool for professional networking, this course has convinced me of this and I have started to increase my web 2.0 network in the shape of Facebook groups and blogs outside of this course. I think for networking in this form to be successful there are many ethical considerations to be aware of; being aware of these will help the professional to create links and promote themselves to an ever growing market of potential employers and opportunities. All things considered it can't help to be informed.
However we cannot look at the advantages without taking a look at the disadvantages.
Privacy Issues
I, Julia Gil and Christie Halsey have all raised this problem in past blogs. But with some further research I came across a different view point I had not thought of previously. In our posts regarding this issue we discussed how careful we need to be when inviting are professional life into our personal. But what if the intrusion was not invited? Is it fair that our employers can reprimand us for something they have read on our personal blogs or Facebook pages? I myself have been aware of students getting themselves into trouble by stating one fact to the college and posting something entirely different on Facebook. Is this a violation oF their privacy or as they have in fact lied should this be accepted?
David Weisbrot, president of the Australia Law Reform Commission, which has been investigating online privacy, comments, “Laws designed to protect privacy in the outside world struggle to cope with the issues raised by on-line communities.”
It is worth noting that many companies will have a social media usage policy and it is possible for employers to take action if this policy is broken.
In disagreements with employers many employees have argued that when they post regarding work it is providing them a place to vent, their posts are simply a way they can share with friends after a bad day at work, after all we all have them. There are some concerns that taking tough measures on what is in their opinion freedom of speech and not a malicious comment may strike discord amongst staff and be perceived as an unethical response.
Cyberbullying
Lizzie Martin raised the issue of cyber bulling. A serious problem, cyber bulling is more prolonged than regular bulling as the child is open to abuse while in the safety of their own homes. A survey was published on October 2nd 2013 by national anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label. The findings showed that:
• 7 out of 10 young people have been victims of cyberbullying.
• 37% young people have experienced cyberbullying on a highly frequent basis
• 20% of young people have experienced extreme cyberbullying on a daily basis
• Young people are found to be twice as likely to be bullied on Facebook than on any other social network.
• Facebook, Twitter and Ask.FM are found to be the most common social networks for cyberbullying.
• 54% of young people using Facebook reported that they have experienced bullying on the network.
• 28% of young people using Twitter reported that they have experienced bullying on the network.
• 26% of young people using Ask.FM have experienced bullying on the network.
• Cyberbullying is found to have catastrophic effects upon the self-esteem and social lives of up to 69% of young people.
• An estimated 5.43 million young people in the UK have experienced cyber bullying with 1.26 million subjected to extreme cyber bullying on a daily basis.
Ditch the Label - A link to the survey.
As it stands there are no laws on cyberbullying. One question this raised for me is how cyberbullying can be prevented without limiting children's freedom. In 2012 Facebook took measures to decrease cyberbullying by adding a report button so that its users could report offensive or inappropriate posts or pictures, is this enough? A debate a feel that will continue for a long time.
While I can't help but agree that Web 2.0 is a fantastic tool for professional networking, this course has convinced me of this and I have started to increase my web 2.0 network in the shape of Facebook groups and blogs outside of this course. I think for networking in this form to be successful there are many ethical considerations to be aware of; being aware of these will help the professional to create links and promote themselves to an ever growing market of potential employers and opportunities. All things considered it can't help to be informed.
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ReplyDeleteSomething I came across this morning, I think you should take a look Della, it relates directly to the points you are making
Pip x
Thanks Pip, yes I saw this as well. It's interesting and highlights my point this is a serious problem. I think we also need to be aware that its not only a problem for teens and younger children but is also an increasing problem for Adults as well, both in the workplace and at home.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying#Adults_and_the_Workplace
Hey Della,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting point you brought at this post. The numbers you posted about Cyber Bullying are very impressive (and sad). I can say that is a very new situation , even to my generation , as Internet is still so recent. I don't think we have total freedom to say our opinions in the Web. A lot is about interpretation as well, and one non-offense comment about a bad day at work can bring serious problems because maybe some don't agree with it or found it rude. We need to be careful with our exposure as our comments won`t be just for our selves but for others interpretations (and use?) as well. Kim Morrison wrote about the use of social medias in political cases. It is very interesting as well and can be connected with what you posted, as Web 2.0. tools can be used for political alienation as well.