In real life, most people are fairly law-abiding, either by disposition or
because we're afraid of getting caught. In cyberspace, the chances of
getting caught sometimes seem slim. And, perhaps because people
sometimes forget that there's a human being on the other side of the
computer, some people think that a lower standard of ethics or personal
behavior is acceptable in cyberspace.
The confusion may be understandable, but these people are mistaken.
Standards of behavior may be
different in some areas of cyberspace, but
they are not
lower than in real life.
Be ethical
Don't believe anyone who says, "The only
ethics out there are what you
can get away with." This is a book about manners, not about ethics. But
if you encounter an ethical dilemma in cyberspace, consult the code
you follow in real life. Chances are good you'll find the answer.
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