Ethical Computing Information Wall by Anthony R Johnsen

1st Commandment of Computer Ethics

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:16:36 UTC

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm others.

2nd Commandment of Computer Ethics

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Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

3rd Commandment of Computer Ethics

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Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.

4th Commandment of Computer Ethics

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Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

5th Commandment of Computer Ethics

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Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

6th Commandment of Computer Ethics

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Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid (without permission).

7th Commandment of Computer Ethics

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:22:17 UTC

Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.

8th Commandment of Computer Ethics

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:22:40 UTC

Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9th Commandment of Computer Ethics

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:23:14 UTC

Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.

10th Commandment of Computer Ethics

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:23:36 UTC

Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for other humans.

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Which commandment has been violated the most?

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:35:29 UTC

It's easy to believe that the 1st Commandment of Computer Ethics is most likely the most common commandment to break. The reason for this is because we live in a world that is very reliant on technology, even for the social components of our lives. This may include networking, online dating, etc. And cyberbullying is a result of people's dependency on the technology they use. A big influence for this is through social media as well.

Why do these violations occur?

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:39:23 UTC

They occur because people can be very selfish and that they want things to be as easy and convienent for them as possible, regardless of who they end up hurting. There could be examples of violating computer ethics in more extreme cases, such as invasion of privacy or anything in the workplace environment. And in these types of cases there is always someone deliberately violating these policies for their own self-serving needs.

What could be done to eliminate the unethical behavior of violating computer ethics?

johnsean — 2024-02-18 20:39:42 UTC

Well because of our reliance on technology nowadays, and how that's going to be the case even more in the future, there isn't much to do except to set standards for violating computer ethics much higher. This is mainly obtainable in the workplace environment but can also be incorporated in personal lives as well. Parents could set more restrictions for their kids and family members could be more cautious in what keep on their computer and so on. Overall, it should not be taken lightly when these policies are disrespected and the only way to keep that from happening is to be more strict.