Ethical Computing Information Wall by Tyler Fernandes

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

fernanty — 2025-09-23 14:53:15 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 a proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Thou shalt not use other people computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

Ten Commandment Support Video #1

fernanty — 2025-09-23 14:59:52 UTC

Ten Commandment Support Video #2

fernanty — 2025-09-23 15:01:52 UTC

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

fernanty — 2025-09-23 15:04:21 UTC

I believe that students violate commandment #6 which states, "Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid". Many students download versions of for example streaming sports events on "cracked" apps in order for their own gain. I also think that student also violate commandment #8, which briefly mentions the idea of plagiarism and the problem with copying and pasting through AI models and using other students information.

Why do these violations occur?

fernanty — 2025-09-23 15:20:35 UTC

In my opinion, I think it is both the convenience and the pressure to perform in class. In my personal experience, I can say that at times when a deadlines need to be met and the assignment is not quite completed, I look to find a more efficient way of doing it. People often look outside the box and try to minimize the time they spend on a particular assignment in order to get it done. Secondly, I think that academic pressure of performing well and getting good grades moves students to push for shortcuts leading to the breach of some of the commandments.

Strategies to Reduce or Eliminate Unethical Computing Behavior

fernanty — 2025-09-23 16:49:32 UTC

I think that, having access to affordable resources and providing student discounts to many programs would entice students to buy the programs. I have seen from my almost four years here at Seton Hall how many professors try to push buying there own book for their own self interest. I think some of the books are outrageously expensive and do not need to be that much. I think as people who are trying to educate kids across the country there needs to be an incentive to buy the books, and programs without price gauging students into spending large amounts of money.