Ofcourse Internet isnt all bad its probably the best thing ever happend in Technology.

Internet has been perhaps the most outstanding innovation in the field of communication in the history of mankind. It has opened many door and connected people easily with each other. It made communication easy with a applications such as msn, yahoo and skype with texting in instant messaging and voice mailing.

It has provided us with information easily, Information is probably the biggest advantage internet is offering. The Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information. Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet. The search engines like Google, yahoo is at your service on the Internet. You can almost find any type of data on almost any kind of subject that you are looking for. There is a huge amount of information available on the internet for just about every subject known to man, ranging from government law and services, trade fairs and conferences, market information, new ideas and technical support, the list is end less. Internet is considered entertainment.

Entertainment is another popular reason why many people prefer to surf the Internet. In fact, media of internet has become quite successful in trapping multifaceted entertainment factor. Downloading games, visiting chat rooms or just surfing the Web are some of the uses people have discovered. There are numerous games that may be downloaded from the Internet for free. The industry of online gaming has tasted dramatic and phenomenal attention by game lovers. Chat rooms are popular because users can meet new and interesting people. In fact, the Internet has been successfully used by people to find life long partners.

When people surf the Web, there are numerous things that can be found. Music, hobbies, news and more can be found and shared on the Internet.There are also services that help in daily life and programs that make life eaiser. The Internet is an Amazing Site and I see it as the most innovative thing discovered. Thanks Bill

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship refers to the rights and responsibilities involved with the use of technology. Learning to use technology appropriately and respecting creative rights is necessary in a world that is immersed in technology. The Digital Citizenship and Creative Content curriculum specifically addresses digital creative content and the rights and responsibilities associated with it. A good digital citizen understands the responsibilities involved with using technology and respects the creative rights associated with online media. Many national learning standards, such as AASL’s Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, address some of the ethical issues involved with being a good digital citizen.

Here are some Facts about Digital Citizenship from internersafety.com

Did you know?

• Myth: 30% of computer users (40% of users under age 25) think they are more likely to get struck by lightning, get audited by the IRS, or win the lottery than become the victim of a cyber security/privacy breach?
• Reality: The odds of the first three happening to you are less than 1%, while your odds of becoming a cyber victim are 7 in 10 (70%)?
  
• 90% of computer users can recall the name of the controversial performer at the XXX Super Bowl half-time show, but only 60% can recall the last time they updated their computer security software?
  
• 70% of computer users are more aware of cyber security, but 91% of all personal computers likely contain "spyware" that can send information from the computer to an unauthorized third party?

Comments on the How people Can abuse technology post

Wow I thought this is horrible, not only her self esteem was crushed but she also had hope. I can't believe this happened in this way. She should not believed in that and this is how terrible people can be in cyberspace. In real life it can never happen but in the internet, her friend was able to take up another identity and punish her for fun. This is bad since it is very hard to jail a person for cyberabuse. This teaches just how dangerous internet can be and how i should not trust anybody in the internet. Many people have fallen into schemes, frauds and pranks that can be very hurtful and experiences that can never happen in real life. The only way to be safe online is to be very protective and behave appropriately online. Make sure you always remember that whoever you are talking to online, trust that he might not be who you think he can such as this girl. She believed she was talking to a boy but all along it was her friend. Remember this and it will help you be safe online. :)


HAVE A GOOD DAY AND BE SAFE ONLINE

How People can Abuse by Technology

This is the story from www.dailymail.co.uk:

Megan Meier was, in many ways, a typical teenager. She had weight and self-esteem issues, occasionally fell out with her peers, and was preoccupied with boys.The 13-year-old also liked 'social networking' websites such as MySpace. It was an innocent pursuit which was to end up costing her life. While feeling low one day last year, she logged on to MySpace and was thrilled to be chatted up online by a good-looking, 16-year-old boy called Josh Evans. Over the next few weeks, they gossiped, flirted and exchanged compliments, with Megan's parents detecting a welcome lift in her spirits. Then, out of the blue, Josh wrote: 'I don't know if I want to be friends with you any more because I've heard that you are not very nice to your friends.'A devastated Megan then learned that Josh had forwarded all the secrets and confessions she had confided in him to her circle of friends. The coup de grace was delivered in this vicious final posting: 'Everybody knows how you are. You are a bad person and everybody hates you. Have a sh***y rest of your life. The world would be a better place without you.'

Extraordinary twist

Well, the world is without her now, because after reading these words Megan hanged herself. Her parents - who regularly monitored her internet use - found her hanging 20 minutes after the message was sent. She died in hospital the next day. The story is unutterably tragic. And yet today cyber-bullying such as this is commonplace. With practically every child having access to a computer and a mobile phone, the problem is reaching epidemic proportions.Indeed, Megan's case would barely have merited further comment except for an extraordinary twist in the tale. Six weeks after her death, Megan's parents discovered that 'Josh' did not exist. He was, in fact, a fictional character allegedly invented by Lori Drew, mother of a girl Megan had fallen out with. Mrs Drew, it appeared, invented Josh to monitor what Megan said about her daughter. The messages which drove Megan to suicide were said to have been sent by Mrs Drew, her daughter and a 'friend'. In a landmark case which started this week, Mrs Drew was charged on four counts: one of conspiracy and three of gaining access to protected computers, without authorisation, to acquire information used to inflict emotional distress. She pleaded not guilty, but if convicted faces a maximum 20-year sentence. The case has served to highlight the fact that the internet has practically no regulation.

UPDATE IT

well life good so far. My shooting is very good and I am reaching far into my studies. Recently I was Falcon Hunting and hoping to do it again soon. Now We are in IT studying about Internet Law and I saw a video I could not believe how stupid people to bully and abuse in a virtual web. It's also crazy how a person killed himself because of internet abuse and his parents did not know. Now Im not some psychologist but come on it this is just unbelievable so for now I will find an Article showing how harmful technology can be.

First Day of School O and HAPPY NEW YEAR

Holidays is now finished and the new term begins. It was really a fun holiday with a lot of new and Amazing experiences. I stayed mostly in Qatar but Went to Saudi Arabia for a few days. It was a really fun holiday and I was having a lot of fun. I was so busy i couldn't blog but to conclude IT WAS A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY!!

The day before the last day

Today is the day before the last day of school and Im very excited to leave school tomorrow especially since I am passing. I hope and the vacation which is a period of one entire month will be very good. I have made many plans and looking forward to all the wonderful activities waiting. Ironically If today moves any slower than it already is I don't think i will live long enough to get to tomorrow. Ha ha just kidding i don't mean that but really times has a problem with me. When I am having fun then time makes hours turn into seconds and when I am bored the seconds turn into day so if their is a time man i apologize if i ever did anything to you. Please stop abusing me