Critics of On-Line Communities Argue That There Is Greater Potential

question 33

Essay

Critics of on-line communities argue that there is greater potential for deceit in online relationships in comparison to face-to-face ones. In online relationships, they argue, people may misrepresent their appearance, sex, sexual orientation, etc. What are the advantages of disadvantages of having the ability to be represent yourself differently in an online community than you are able to in a face-to-face community? If you think there are ethical concerns here, discuss these. If you feel ethics are irrelevant to this issue, explain why.

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Definitions:

Effect Uncertainty

involves the unpredictability surrounding the consequences or outcomes of a decision or action.

State Uncertainty

The condition of not knowing the true state of a system or environment, often due to insufficient information.

Economic Uncertainty

The unpredictability in economic conditions, which can include factors such as inflation rates, employment levels, and market volatility, affecting business and investment decisions.

Macro Uncertainty

The uncertainty that exists within the broad economy which can impact decision-making and future outcomes on a large scale.