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Online platforms that market themselves as anonymous, such as 8kun (formerly 8chan), have enabled their users to engage in violent and sometimes illegal activities without fear of consequences.
The online disinhibition effect refers to the lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to communicating in-person. [1] People tend to feel safer saying things online that they would not say in real life because they have the ability to remain completely anonymous and invisible when on particular websites, and as a result, free from potential consequences. [2]
Although China is known for its remarkable reputation for maintaining Internet privacy among many online users, [140] it could potentially be a major jeopardy to the lives of many online users who have their information exchanged on the web regularly.
Online learning situations also cause a shift in perception of the professor. Whereas anonymity may help some students achieve a greater level of comfort, professors must maintain an active identity with which students may interact. The students should feel that their professor is ready to help whenever they may need it.
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Saying that she fears that social media anonymity could translate into misinformation, Haley said “you’re going to get some civility when people know their name is next to what they say."
Online shaming is a form of public shaming in which internet users are harassed, mocked, or bullied by other internet users online.This shaming may involve commenting directly to or about the shamed; the sharing of private messages; or the posting of private photos.
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