Pseudonym: False Identity

The feeling of invincibility comes from hiding behind a pseudonym.  People having the option of creating a new persona when on the internet, which is a very controversial topic mainly because of safety while online in this cyber world. When someone creates a pseudonym, a false identity, it’s because they don’t want their real identity to be broadcasted where everyone can see. Are they just safe or are they hiding something?

 

In some cases people use pseudonym as a negative thing that they can hid behind to bully others on the internet. In the recent years this has escalated to new heights never seen before, making the world really question if pseudonyms are a good idea.  The picture that I added is what people feel like on the internet. “Courageous lion” can speak its mind and insult people whereas that same person in real life is more like a “timid kitten” that would not say anything bad when come face to face with the same people.

This duelling personality problem can also be a positive thing as it is freedom of expression and speech rights. People feel more comfortable expressing their true feeling and ideas. Either way safety on the internet needs to be the number one priority.

The pseudonym an individual choose will indirectly have an influence on what other people view them as, also known as their ethos.  Whatever the person chooses is going to give people an impression of them before they even read what you have to say. This is a very big part of someone’s user name because we never want to give a wrong impression of ourselves. The choice is yours! However you want to be perceived is your personal decision.  With that being said while online ones actions should be held accountable if participating in anything dangerous or morally wrong.