In today's day and technology,
information can be easily accessed and transmitted. It can be readily available
for everyone, which could also mean that it can be manipulated in many
different ways. These ways could be beneficial to the reader but more than
that, they can also be risky.
Everyday more and more contents are
being published online. These content can be beneficial in ways such as; 1)
Readily available content can be used as references for different activities
like DIY videos on Youtube. 2) There is a wide variety of journal sources which
is useful for people writing dissertations. 3) Looking for information online
is much more convenient than going to libraries.
While there are many benefits of
consuming content online, there are risks as well that one should look out for.
The risks might include; 1) Source of content can be unreliable. A lot of troll
websites and pages can easily share false information. 2) Due to its
convenience in accessing information, one might be tempted to copy word for
word the references they find online, which is grounds for plagiarism, which is
considered a crime. 3) With the recent reports of the Momo challenge, the
contents of such online apps may be used to manipulate people, especially children,
in taking their lives. There are more risks in consuming content online and
these pose a great threat in our society.
There are a lot of benefits in
consuming content online, but this doesn't mean that there are no risks with
it. These risks cannot be eradicated completely but can be minimized. One just
has to be responsible in consuming content online so that they may not affect
others in a negative way.
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