In today’s day and age there are many things one can do to express themselves. You can write, you can draw, you can post videos, you can do anything. But the biggest problem with the world these days is getting noticed. In the world of the internet there are millions upon millions of pages on the Internet. How does one gain acceptance in this brave new world?
Look at Xbox Live. I know not everyone plays video games, but to quote a famous movie: “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” This is where the inherent flaw of the internet thrives. What is that flaw? The fact that there is no regulation. Most people think it isn’t that big of a deal, however it allows for the unknown to grow.
Ethics play a big part of your online identity. The first key to this is to accept the fact that you are going to piss at least one person off. If you are not comfortable with that, stay away from user-driven sites. The internet is a global community. Just because what you say might not offend people living in your country, someone in a different country can stumble across your thoughts. This allows for a total peer analysis, regardless of if you want it or not. Be prepared to taste your own blood.
