https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b The ethical utilization of computers has been construed the more their uses become integrated into our daily lives. This information wall is dedicated to shining a light onto the commandments of computer ethics. Navigate the wall to find a deeper understanding of ethical computing. en-us 2022-10-03 02:06:34 UTC 2026-02-24 21:22:46 UTC hello@padlet.com paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062088 Harming others does not always have to be in a physical sense. Using a computer to deliberately harm another, does not conform to computer ethics. Being involved in practices like hacking, spamming, phishing or cyber bullying are executed at another persons expense. ]]> 2022-10-03 02:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062088 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062430 There are numerous ways to interfere with another's computer work. Utilizing software or hardware with the purpose of hindering another computer system is wrong. This can disturb other users and their work, due to the interference of their computers normal function]]> 2022-10-03 02:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062430 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062606 If you would not spy on another person physically, why spy on their computer files. With the dependency on technology rapidly increasing, people are confident in placing their personal information on their computer. It is unethical for one to be accessing that data without permission. However, there are exceptions if there is justifiable cause for collecting another users data. ]]> 2022-10-03 02:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062606 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062792 One Should never use computer technology to steal. Whether it be information or assets. Breaking into databases to steal identities/other attainable information can induce serious harm on the victims. Technology is very capable of stealing information and it is up to the user to keep away from doing so. ]]> 2022-10-03 02:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323062792 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323063854 With the ever increasing ability to mass communicate through computers, it is imperative that one does not spread falsities. False news or rumors can reach a very large audience. It is important that we do not contribute to the spread of misinformation. Especially since it is difficult to decipher between the two on the internet. ]]> 2022-10-03 02:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323063854 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323064518 Everyone who has watched a movie has seen the FBI warning for watching pirated copies. It is necessary that one pays for the software the use unless it is free. Going out of one's way to illegally download copyrighted material goes against the ethical guidelines of computers. It also encourages others to produce illegal copies of the material. There is quite the hefty consequence to pirating. ]]> 2022-10-03 02:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323064518 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323065004 All computers have user specific passwords, breaking into a multi-user system using another's password unauthorized is wrong. It is as if you are breaking into their office and invading their private space. Do not use someone else's computer resources unless authorized to.]]> 2022-10-03 02:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323065004 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323065324 It is not honorable to claim another's work as your own. To claim ownership of software or other intellectual property through computers is stealing. Simply put t is wrong to claim a work which is the output of someone else's intellect.]]> 2022-10-03 02:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323065324 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323066206 In order to ethically create computer software or hardware. It is important that one contemplates the social or physical impact it can have on the public. When working on creating these, it is the programmers responsibility to understand their targeted audience and what effect it will have on them. We don't want to create A.I that take over the world! ]]> 2022-10-03 02:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323066206 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323066525 This commandment is all about common courtesy. Communication etiquette is just as important over the computer as it is in person. Just because you cant see the person you speak to does not give you can disrespect one another. In addition, you should respect everyone's time and resources over the web. Keep up the netiquitte! ]]> 2022-10-03 02:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323066525 paulchionchio https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323119440 Many students break the ten computer ethics commandments on a daily basis. The most common of which, I believe, is "Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output" It is easy to claim another's material as your own, especially when the material has to do with an assignment that is due. Without the proper referencing, one is stealing their thoughts. It is also cheating in most cases to directly copy another's thoughts in your assignments. It is completely ok to utilize another's information on a subject. However, in order to do this, one must give adequate credit to those whose thoughts they are reflecting in their work. Click the link for aid in utilizing reference material without breaking this commandment. ]]> 2022-10-03 03:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/paulchionchio/z23wf3jfp40ma47b/wish/2323119440