How do you play your part for a better Internet?

By: Alexandra Gheorghe  February 09, 2016 |  Posted in: Industry News
 
The Internet is an astonishingly resourceful place – unlimited information on almost any subject in the world is at our fingertips. We use it to document our writings, chat with friends, watch videos, draw inspiration and read the latest news. We take so much from it… but what do we give back?
 
Play your part for a better Internet” is the motto of this year’s Safer Internet Day, a day meant to remind young people of the importance of being responsible when using technology online.
The impact the Internet has on our lives is truly amazing.
In the 90’s, libraries were full of students preparing for their exams. Now, every bit of that information is online, accessible from anywhere in the world. What’s more, alternative platforms have sprung up to educate students on topics they’ve never had a chance to learn.
That’s the positive side of the story. The less fun part is the result of irresponsible online behavior. How many times have you received spam emails from a friend whose account has been hacked? When was the last time you were tagged in a malicious Facebook post or an embarrassing photo? Maybe you or someone you know even received hateful or harassing messages from cyber-trolls and bullies. Sadly, studies show that only 10 per cent of parents have knowledge of their teens being targets of cyberbullying.
 
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