Ethical Computing Information Wall by Catherine McCabe

Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

mccabeca — 2024-02-27 02:25:32 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 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.

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

mccabeca — 2024-02-27 02:34:01 UTC

I think that students violate the first commandment. They often use computers to harm other people, even if they are their own peers or even strangers. Cyber bullying is unfortunately becoming more and more prevalent and needs to be addressed by institutions.

2. Why do you think these violations occur?

mccabeca — 2024-02-27 02:37:36 UTC

These violations may occur, especially more often nowadays, because technology use has become so useful and more common in peoples' everyday lives. People are becoming more comfortable with using technology and feel that they can hide behind a screen and often not deal with the consequences.

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

mccabeca — 2024-02-27 02:42:40 UTC

To reduce or eliminate unethical behavior, authority figures can fine violators or even demand jail time, depending on the severity of the violation. Making these commandments more widely known could help too.