This unit about Online and Anonymous helped me realize the extent that people can go with anonymity. Many users use it to harass others in ways that I never thought people would. On the other hand, many other users also use it for good reasons.
I believe that online anonymity should not be taken away from us. Those who don't use it to hurt others should not have to pay for the consequences of those who do use it for that purpose.
Hopefully the problem of online trolling can be controlled soon. I would not want my children to experience the horrors of online trolls. I hope that society also changes it views so that there can be better people in the world.
I also recently had an experience with online anonymity. My mom asked me to fill out an online survey for Hollister so that she could receive $10 off her next purchase. The survey was anonymous, and I realized that this type of anonymity can help improve stores.
This unit was really eye opening. We were introduced to both aspects of online trolling, the good and the bad.
It's amazing how many good examples there are of anonymity that happen in everyday life that we don't even see. Anonymity really is everywhere, and at this point in life, it would be extremely difficult to get rid of it. I definitely agree with you on that point.
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