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Often enthusiastic bloggers and social media users take the cyber space for granted. Even two years back, we have published in our ezine and also in this group about the laws governing the cyber space. Times of India, Chennai has carried an article on this aspect. I am circulating this for the benefit of all social media users.
That is why, I have been promoting the idea of introduction of social media as curriculum, so that youngsters get the right idea of their rights and responsibilities. It would also help them to use the social media for the advantage.
Please read the story. I will be happy, if members share their views too.
Srinivasan
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Often enthusiastic bloggers and social media users take the cyber space for granted. Even two years back, we have published in our ezine and also in this group about the laws governing the cyber space. Times of India, Chennai has carried an article on this aspect. I am circulating this for the benefit of all social media users.
That is why, I have been promoting the idea of introduction of social media as curriculum, so that youngsters get the right idea of their rights and responsibilities. It would also help them to use the social media for the advantage.
Please read the story. I will be happy, if members share their views too.
Srinivasan
Moderator
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Caught in the web Irresponsible blogging can land you in a soup. CT investigates SINDHU VIJAYAKUMAR Times News Network
You can name your dog after your boss, you can call your friends names when you fight, but don't think of taking this to cyberspace. If you are one who vents hatred on your scrapbook or publishes comments off the top of your head, then know that these reckless actions could land you in trouble.
A recent warning by a Supreme Court Bench, refusing to protect a 19-year-old boy for his rendezvous with a political party on one of the social networking sites, has sent a clear signal to those who don't seem to care about what they publish on blogs and networking sites.
Many argue that a blog is one's personal space. M Raja, a communication professional is apprehensive, "This means that bloggers have to be doubly sure of what they put online. Also, there is the danger that some words could be misinterpreted, causing trouble for bloggers."
RJ Anjana, an avid blogger says, "What we voice through our blogs is an individual's opinion. However, expression of opinions should be done responsibly," she says. S Narayanan, a final year engineering student says, "This warning will not affect the spirit of bloggers. If society can accept adulations and fan clubs, why can't they take criticism in the same spirit," he asks. Playback singer Chinmayi says, "Often abusive language is used when making comments online. I definitely feel that there must be strict rules as far as expression on the Internet is concerned." She adds that cyberspace is a platform where one can easily cross the line. "Hence, I always moderate comments before publishing them," she says.
"Whether you are on the net or offline, your freedom is subject to law of the land," says K Srinivasan, a social media evangelist. "Laws governing print and broadcast are applicable to cyber space. Lack of awareness lands many people in trouble," he says.
Dr M Sudhakar, assistant commissioner of police, cyber crime cell cautions, "If any offensive content is posted on cyberspace and there is a complaint, it can invoke criminal proceedings." So, how can one avoid libel and defamation issues? "Moderating is the key," says Srinivasan. "When you start a community or post comments, do it only after analysing the content. After all, in cyber space you are the editor of your content," he says.
sindhu.vijayakumar @timesgroup.com
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