Ethical Computing Information Wall by Sebastian Diaz

10 Commandments of Computer Ethics

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:19:41 UTC

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:24:12 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:25:32 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:26:45 UTC

4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:27:37 UTC

5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:27:55 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:28:45 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:29:22 UTC

8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:29:37 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:30:14 UTC

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

diazseba — 2024-02-15 15:33:24 UTC

Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do students violate most often?

diazseba — 2024-02-15 17:29:31 UTC

I think the ethical computing guideline that is violated the most by students is commandment 7 (Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation) and commandment 8 (Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output). Both these commandments refer to using other peoples work or resources without permission. Students who aren't familiar with proper citation guidelines, often end up using other work found online as there own.

Why do these violations occur?

diazseba — 2024-02-15 17:31:06 UTC

I believe these violations occur because students may be unfamiliar with proper citation guidelines. Another reason why is because students do not know how to refer to other people's work correctly.

What could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

diazseba — 2024-02-15 17:35:28 UTC

I think students/people should be encouraged to be more knowledgable on computer ethics. It's important to consider these things as almost everyone uses technology on a day to day basis. Also, considering all 10 commandments, people should consider having strong passwords, firewalls, and consequences for any serious ethical violations.