Cyberstalking is when a person uses a means of the internet or any electonic means to follow and pursue someone online. The stalkers invade people's privacy and watch every move of theirs. The internet and other telecommunication technologies are promoting advances in virtually every aspect of society and every corner of the globe. Through this, old friends are connected and interaction take place.
Jaishankar and Uma Sankary's link on cyberstalking
http://www.erces.com/journal/articles/archives/volume2/v03/v02.htm explains that, cyberstalking usually occurs with women being the targets. It also explains the types of stalkers, what motivates stalking: through sexual harrassment, obsession for love, revenge and hate, and finally ego and power tips.
Due to the anonimity the internet provides, it is difficult to establish trust with a person you have only interacted with on the internet. How would you know the people viewing your personal profile on these social networking sites are genuine? We should be careful of the personal information we put online. Information provided should be confidential because some people can pretend to be friends but they may be liars. I believe no one wants to be friends with a liar. This link is interesting to view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qKOhx7nhVw It gives you an idea about how dangerous people could be on the internet and can caution us about our trust level. Anyone who has stories about cyberstalking is welcomed to share.
Jaishankar and Uma Sankary's link on cyberstalking
http://www.erces.com/journal/articles/archives/volume2/v03/v02.htm explains that, cyberstalking usually occurs with women being the targets. It also explains the types of stalkers, what motivates stalking: through sexual harrassment, obsession for love, revenge and hate, and finally ego and power tips.
Due to the anonimity the internet provides, it is difficult to establish trust with a person you have only interacted with on the internet. How would you know the people viewing your personal profile on these social networking sites are genuine? We should be careful of the personal information we put online. Information provided should be confidential because some people can pretend to be friends but they may be liars. I believe no one wants to be friends with a liar. This link is interesting to view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qKOhx7nhVw It gives you an idea about how dangerous people could be on the internet and can caution us about our trust level. Anyone who has stories about cyberstalking is welcomed to share.
I do not have a personal experience to share regarding cyberstalking, but do wish to comment on the subject.
ReplyDeleteComputers and the internet are now part of our everyday lives, and the lives of our younger generation. Children are most at risk from predators while online. They are vulnerable, trusting, and do not always make the best decisions with regards to sharing personal information online.
The following link provides tips for parents in order to keep their children safe from cyberstalking and cyberharassment. Also, these types of cases may be reported to this website.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstalking_harassment/kids.html
Lina,
ReplyDeleteI have only heard or read about cyber stalking.
I do agree with you cyerstalking like cyber bulling can have horrendous effect on the victims. It is not fun or trivial. But this all go back to making friends online. Sometimes these stalkers can be some of the very people on your list of friends but you have no way of knowing. We hear all these stories of jilted lovers stalking their ex.’s and greedy folks trying to cyber blackmail others. How best does on protect themselves from these wicked people. The website http://www.ccmostwanted.com/topics/cstalk.htm gives some preventive measures in combating these creepy acts