Internet anonymity should be protected in cyberspace.
1. What do people already know about my topic?
People are already aware of the fact that anonymity in cyberspace is an important subject that could determine the future development of the internet, and that much thought should be given to whether information of the users should be disclosed on the internet. It is also a well known fact that internet anonymity is related to many aspects of the society, from ethical matters to legal issues. This means that abusal of anoymity on the internet can cause multiple serious problems and much care has to be put in when dealing with internet anonymity. However, it has to be noted that not much is known about the specific details of internet anonymity, issues at stake, and possible outcomes that might arise when incorrect decisions have been made, thus adding even more to the significance of the matter.
2. What research has already been done about my topic?
People are not happy with their personal information being visible online, and try to employ various methods to be anonymous. Moreover, a large number of people report that they have experienced being victims of internet crimes, discomfort, as well as harassment, due to their disclosed information online.
This research supports the perhaps widely known allegation, that people who stay anonymus online tend to be more antisocial and intimate in real life, and are suffering frm various condition such as Narcissim. As a result, these internet users stay to make use of their granted online anonymity to fulfill what they couldn't in real life; their desire to be prominent. This lead to an increase in hateful comments in websites that allow anonymity. However, the research also mentions the difficulties of having people reveal their information due to technological limits and basic constitutions.
3. What are the implications of my argument (What if I'm right? What if I'm right and people ignore me?)
With people's identity not protected online, the rate and seriousness of crimes committed through internet will increase dramatically due to the ease at which people can get their hands on ohter's personal information. In addition, people will no longer exchange their thoughts online for fear of having their idnenties exposed, causing a blockage of healthy flow of ideas and inhibiting the development of true democracy.
My Narration
According to a research done by GlobalWebIndex, 56% of internet users feel unsafe globally because of the fact that their anonymity is not guaranteed, and 26% of the users make use of various privacy tools like history erasers to stay hidden. This shows the growing awareness of the people towards the dangers of internet, and their desire to not expose themselves to the ever-existing cyber- predators, constantly waiting to prey upon unsuspecting users who have foolishly let their personal information fall into the hands of abusers.
Such researches signal the beginning of a new era. Now has come a time when information can be counted as power, and the significance of knowledge is emphasized more than ever. Information is regarded as resources that are to be protected by all means, to be kept away from negative consequences. Internet anonymity came to light in such situation. Driven by the users' secrecy and the lawmakers' constant lust for absolute control, a battle for anonymity on the internet is raging on more intensely than ever, with both sides each presenting a perfectly logical and feasible argument for the matter.
Then, what is anonymity exactly in the first place? Anonymity on the internet refers to hiding oneself comepletely from the others when surfing the net or posting comments on websites. This includes not revealing ones' real names when writing on the web, or not being obliged to provide our private information, such as social security numbers and phone numbers for the supposed purpose of self-verification. The issue of anonymity has been discussed since the popularization of the internet, and with an ever-increasing number of internet crimes, internet anonymity has been regarded as what is referred to as 'a double-edged sword', able to benefit others but also causing harm on the other side of the perspective. With the debate still raging on about this matter, incidents that continuously remind us of the importance of having a firm stand on the matter of internet anonymity never ceases, and make us wonder in fear when the above mentioned matter will eventually be resolved. One famous example of this incident would be the international cyber attacks launched upon prominent websites by a group of international hackers who named themselves the 'anonymous'. With their attacks, countless government facilities and foundations have been left powerless. This shows us how chaos in cyberspace can strike fear into our minds and immobilize us in an instant, and also the significance in which the problem of internet anonymity should be resolved ,as well as a need for a implmentation of a suitable solution, in order for the world to enjoy stable lives on the internet.
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