Reflection on Cyber Shaming and Cyber Vigilantism.

Reflection on cyber shaming and cyber vigilantism.

Reflections on cyber-vigilantism/cyber-shaming, digital footprints, and the right to have elements of our digital footprints be forgotten. It is the ethical complexities of living in a digital world. It is a matter of question about privacy, accountability, and the balance of power in online spaces. 

Cyber vigilantism refers to individuals or groups taking justice into their own hands online, often exposing or punishing perceived wrongdoings.

Cybershaming is an informal way of action based on public interpretations with types of behaviors that deserve suitable types of punishment. Why teens are more concerned about cyberbullying than drug use. Cyber shaming and cyber vigilantism the consequences can be severe including mental and and physical struggles.

Digital footprints and the right to be forgotten.  Reasons to care about digital footprints.

During the class, we were instructed to look up our names. It was scarcely. I found some identities that I had forgotten but Google did not forget like Prezi. I have not used it for years but Google pulled out my names. Then when I opened a new Canva account i also noticed that my resume was already on the page full of my details. I do not know much about technology but after this class, I learned that I should be very cautious when I open new accounts. I do not have Twitter, or Snapchat. The only one I use the Facebook.

In Moica Lewindky’d TED talk “ The Price of Shame” focused on the damaging effects of public humiliation, in the digital age. Monica realized that she was publicly humiliated and was gone through media and the internet. She said that public shaming is not temporary it impacts or lasts for many years. She said that the internet gives space to the public for public shaming. 

This talk reminds us about the dangers of cyberbullying, all the comments and posts go in serious harm.  She says people should before posting anything. In my opinion, too we need to think before posting something words can turn into swords.