A: Yes I think there is a big difference on who you are online and elsewhere. Many people feel like they can be more of themselves when they can be anonymous and say what they want with no consequences on the internet. Also, no one can hurt you physically through the internet so people are more confident in what they say. That is why cyber-bullying is becoming such a problem.
2. What parts of people are you missing out on if they do not interact with the online you?
A: They are missing out on your real opinions that you are not afraid to post online. You are holding back on people when face to face because you probably do not want to offend them. So when someone only knows you in the real world, they do not get to see what lies deep inside you until they log on.
3. Why (or why not) should you manage your own personal cyber infrastructure? What does this mean to you?
A: It is so important to manage your own infrastructure-which is basically the basis or framework of the online you- because it shows who you are. People will understand you more if you set up a certain framework to set your online personality. You need to manage it regularly so people will get what you mean in a certain situation like a debate online. A.K.A people know what side you are on before starting up the debate by looking at your infrastructure. To me, it means that people can understand me and know me with never meeting me or talking to me. Basically to me, it is like a digital first impression.
4. Who are we in this space where the online world is not something distinctly separate?
A. We are people reflected by our online profiles by other internet users. Outside of the internet, we are what we appear to be. People may write you off if they see something stupid you posted on Twitter or Facebook. People who are not internet savvy will give you a chance to make a first impression. Hence, we are people who depend on others to determine who we are.
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