Piracy

Many people are familiar with the term "pirating." It is illegally downloading software, music, games, etc. People think that since it's so easy to do, it is okay. That is not the case. Companies that make the software or games need money to improve their products and create new things for us to use. If people are just downloading this stuff for free they aren't getting the money they need. I do feel that people who pirate things off the internet should be punished. The makers of the things they pirate are being punished by not getting the money they deserve, so why shouldn't they be punished as well?





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Once it's on the Internet, its there Forever

When people tell you to be careful about what you post on the internet, they mean it. You may think it's not a big deal to tweet something negative, or post an inappropriate picture because you think you can delete it but that is not the case. In a few years from now when you're applying for a job, those people can look you up on the internet and see anything you have ever posted. Whether its on facebook, instagram, twitter, myspace, anything. If someone sees something they don't want to see that could cost you your job. Once you press post, there's no going back! Always remember that! Especially when it comes to posting personal information. Steer clear of that!

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Safe Passwords

In the article "Your Password is not Safe," By Ian Anderson Grey, he explains several reasons why it is important to have a safe password. Many people use the same password for all of their accounts on the internet. That is not safe because some websites send your password in plain text. If anyone or any hacker were to see that, they would have access to all your accounts. They could dig deep enough and find all sorts of personal information. They could commit fraud or get into your bank account just from that. You need to have a secure password such as a date or a phrase. Use capitals or numbers in your passwords. Try not to use the same password for everything but make sure you write them down so you don't forget them. http://iag.me/web/your-password-is-not-safe/



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Teenagers and Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are used often by adults for different things such as businesses, but teenagers can use them as well. Here are some things teens can use them for:

• Monthly budgets- keep track of how much they're spending/saving.
• Bills- some teens have to pay for insurance, cars, and gas. Spreadsheets can help them manage their bills.
• To-Do Lists- teens can organize their daily activities by using a spreadsheet.

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Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying is being bullied on social media websites from devices like phones, iPods, computers, laptops, tablets, etc. If I had a friend who was being cyber bullied I would give her these five tips: First, ignore what is being said and don't let it bother you. Second, tell someone! Report it if you can, or tell your parents. They should be punished for being rude to you. Third, avoid adding or following people who bully people, even if it's not you. Fourth, if it gets that bad just delete your account. Whether its twitter, Facebook, or instagram, just delete it. And lastly, be the bigger person. If there's a girl commenting on your picture on instagram saying rude things, just ignore it. Don't comment back and say something mean to her. These five things should help.








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Technology and Communication

The internet and computer technology has given us many advantages but some say that we rely too much on technology, especially when it comes to communication.  People feel that using technology to communicate is impersonal and that today’s students’ writing skills are declining. I agree that communicating through technology isn't as personal. When you write a letter you are using your handwriting and your knowledge of spelling and formatting. But when you type an email or a letter to someone, you have spellcheck, automatic formatting, font styles, and so on. Therefore, it makes it less personal to use technology to communicate. Although, as much as students use technology, they learn the correct way to format things and spell words. It teaches them in everything they do. In conclusion, I disagree that the use of technology is declining student's writing skills.







http://uanews.org/story/new-improved-technology-makes-students-lives-easier

Safety on Personal Information

In today's society, there are several problems of hacking, major companies losing personal data, or usernames and passwords being stolen and used to get personal information. These things can be very dangerous and harmful to people. In an article by Sean Buckley, he explains that if companies built their policies around privacy they would make people more comfortable. The article compares internet privacy to a racetrack by saying the following: "everything from the layout of the racetrack, the way drivers are trained, how pit crews interact with vehicles, it was all designed for speed and safety. As a result, spectators don't worry about their safety at a race because they trust that the system was built to protect them. Companies hoping to deal in big data have to do the same thing: Build trust by building their entire company to support privacy and data security." Like he said, people have to trust where they put their information. If people knew that they could trust more we would be able to do more things on the internet.

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Sources:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/08/poor-privacy-and-data-security-policies-are-hurting-innovation/