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:

Joint

A structure in the human or animal body where two parts of the skeleton are fitted together, allowing for movement or flexibility.

Subscapularis

A muscle in the shoulder responsible for the internal rotation of the shoulder joint.

Scapula

A flat, triangular-shaped bone that forms part of the shoulder girdle, providing attachment sites for muscles of the shoulder.

Anterior Side

The front side of the body or any anatomical structure.