Week 12 discussion - Question 1

I believe that in this day and age of technology, it has been very easy for people to misrepresent who they are through the internet and other means of social media. I think it's not ethical to do so because not only are they deceiving people, but they are also cheating themselves out of what could be a potential friendship/relationship. By not allowing people to know who you truly you are, you cannot possibly make a strong connection with them. Basically, if you misrepresent yourself, you are basically lying for the rest of your relationship with any person. I think it definitely is more likely online to have deception, but it does not mean that it can't happen in face-to-face interaction also. It's easier for people to lie while behind a computer screen because their body language and facial expressions cannot be seen. During face-to-face interactions, it's difficult to misrepresent your appearance because they can see you. Also, it's very hard for someone to change up who they are in person because their mannerisms an actions are what they are used to in their day to day life. Unlike over the internet, where you could just make up who you are because no one else would know the truth.