Ethical computing information wall by Emily M Villamarin

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

villamem — 2025-09-29 03:29:09 UTC

Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work.
Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files.
Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization.
Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.
Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write or the system you design.
Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

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villamem — 2025-09-29 03:32:08 UTC

Q1. Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do you think students violate most often?

villamem — 2025-09-29 03:36:54 UTC

Most often violated from students in my option is commandment #1, which is “Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people." I believe that many students even kids now a days use their screens to cyber bully and harm other people. Morally that isnt right and one should use another device to say something mean to people because that can effect their mental well being

Q2. Why do you think these violations occur?

villamem — 2025-09-29 03:43:00 UTC

These violations occur due to :

People in a way feel like they are "invisible" online and they think that can say whatever they wont because they aren't saying it face to face
Someone can be peer pressuring someone to fit it when all it does is more harm
People don't realize how much words in real life and online can affect someone's mental being

Q3. What do you think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

villamem — 2025-09-29 03:47:30 UTC

Awareness:
- teach kids and people about the harmful impact of cyberbullying though stories
Having positivity always
- around the school add kindness and positive quotes so when people pass by them they see it. You never know if someone had a bad day and that might cheer them up
Support System:
- Always encourage the students to report any type of bullying to a trusted adult