Article: the faceless virtual mob Flashcards
What is a “hate campaign”?
A “hate campaign” is a attack on an individual via abusive emails, tweets, and newsfeed comments etc.
What is a “flame war”?
“Flame wars” are online petitions or disagreements that go out of control.
What tools might some people use in a hate campaign or a flame war?
In hate campaigns and flame wars, people might use abusive emails, tweets, and newsfeed comments etc.
Do people act the same in person as they do when online?
People can act differently when they are online.
Why do some people act differently when they are online than when they are interacting face to face?
When people can operate anonymously (such as when they are online) they behave differently.
What kind of “rules” stop people from acting badly during face to face interactions in the real world?
In the real world, people are stopped from saying and doing certain things due to social etiquette.
In what situations are people stopped from saying and doing certain things due to social etiquette?
In the real world, people are stopped from saying and doing certain things due to social etiquette.
How does the speed and ease of use of the Internet lead to poor online behaviour?
Because the Internet is fast and easy to use, we don’t stop and take time to think about our actions.
Because the Internet is fast and easy to use, what don’t we do regarding our actions.
Because the Internet is fast and easy to use, we don’t stop and take time to think about our actions.
Is the speed and ease of use of the Internet always a bad thing?
The speed and ease of use of the Internet can also be a good thing. For example, it is easy to reach large audiences quickly - and so raise money for charity, for example.
What do charities think about social media?
Some charities say they would not be able to operate so effectively without social media.
