Yaaaahz, before anything else, HAPPY NEW YEAR, TWINKLING STARSS!! This is yet another update on my blog series #CLDHEICT101 but our teacher decided to change the hashtag to #CLDHEI2017 probably to kind of sort out what was done in the past. To cut the explanations off, let me now begin.
This week, we learned stuff about online security and safety. We were informed on what stuff are to be or not to be posted on social media platforms across the internet.
Honestly speaking, I am well informed that the virtual world is pretty much like the real world. Many eyes are prying and many minds are plotting. It is indeed not as safe as we thought it to be. However, there are still ways on which we can avoid cyber crime and strengthen our safety and security across the vast virtual world that is the internet. Now as a teen living in this century, how can I ensure my safety and security across the internet? First, let me put out this little disclaimer; I FIND IT REDUNDANT TO MENTION THE THINGS I LEARNED WHILE THE TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT SCHOOL, SO I WILL JUST BLURT OUT MY WAYS. MY WAYS CAN BE DIFFERENT ON YOUR WAYS BUT WHO CARES? THIS IS HOW I THINK I MAINTAIN MY ONLINE SAFETY AND SECURITY.
Basically, this complicated online security thingy really is just common sense. I am a human person interacting with my fellow human persons. Therefore we, as humans have things to agree or disagree upon. What I am trying to say is that we, as human persons capable of rational thinking unlike any other creature, are granted this precious gift so-called “free-will.” This serves as our ticket to do things that we feel doing but on the other hand, privileges are likely to be abused. Upon undergoing these certain situations, this thing called “morality” appears into view. Morality, basically, is the person’s ability to know what is right and what is wrong. So theoretically speaking, a rational individual must be fully aware on how morality works. He must know what to avoid doing to maintain peace, I suppose. Yes, cliche it may seem but to me, people never really learn. They are indeed aware of the posed online safety and security threats yet they subconsciously offer themselves as bait, like a frail little prey in the middle of the jungle full of wild predators. When caught off guard, squealing and screaming never really works and you’ll realize that it’s too late to undo those reckless little actions that lead you to those unlikely situations. We often forget that, like what Uncle Ben says to Tony Parker, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” Yes, online freedom is indeed considered as “great power.” You are free to do stuff you are most likely to do but you shall never forget the responsibility it has always been associated with. As an individual leading towards early adulthood, it must be on our mindset that responsibility is indeed a key to a pleasant life.
As I end this long and somewhat philosophical entry, it is indeed a pleasure to have the opportunity to enhance my existing knowledge, not just about the internet safety and security, but also about morality through our curriculum subjects. This lesson surprisingly touched my life more than I expected it could.
Sorry for the long post little stars! KEEP TWINKLING! Farewell
