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critique-anonymous voice

Critique “ The Anonymous Voice “

“The Anonymous Voice” was written by Esther Dyson. Dyson is informing us in this passage how anonymity can affect peoples lives on some positive notes and negative. Dyson describes how anonymity is strong over the internet. People don’t identify themselves in chat rooms and or newsgroups to protect their own privacy. By stating how they feel it gives them a sense of security that they can tell others things over the Internet that they can’t or are not willing to tell their friends and family. Dyson also switches his point when stating that anonymity can be negative, such as with accountability. Dyson’s main points are agreeable with. People should and are allowed anonymity over the Internet it’s just like freedom of speech without people knowing who eachother are.
“Socially, anonymity is a useful mechanism for people to let off steam, explore ideas or fantasies, and hide from social disapproval with a minimum of consequences”. ...

Posted by: Shelia Olander

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