Ethical Computing Information Wall by Gilbely De Sala Vasquez

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

desalagi — 2025-02-15 17:48:31 UTC

I: Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

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

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

IV: Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

V: Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

VI: Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

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

VIII: Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

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

X: Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

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

desalagi — 2025-02-15 22:10:22 UTC

I believe that there are two guidelines that students violate the most. The first being "Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness", during this age group and century people can get caught up in spreading false rumors or gossip around the internet. The other violated guidelines is, "Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation". Many students can get easily exposed to plagirism because of missing references and citations.

Why do you think these violations occur?

desalagi — 2025-02-15 22:26:05 UTC

I believe these violations occur because of how much of an easy access the internet and other resources are to us through a computer. The internet has answers to all questions and everything can be searched up online.

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

desalagi — 2025-02-15 22:38:57 UTC

One way to eliminate unethical behavior would be to install detectors in softwares, that are able to detect any violatio towards the Ten Commandments. I believe this security system, would take away the power that we have over technology and build a controlled system.

Positive Ways to Use Technology!

desalagi — 2025-02-15 22:47:28 UTC