HW March 23rd

       Internet trolling, cyber-bullying and negative or "hate comments" exist in the World Wide Web. These issues have been in occurrence nearly as long as the computer itself has been a part of society today. In its young existence it can be seen that no matter how much good is to come from the invention known as the Internet, it will always bring a darker negative aspect with it as well. Recently, due to the amount of disgusting and completely outrageous occurrences in the Internet world, it has been brought to attention that maybe some rules or regulations should be put into place. Just to sort of act as a preventer to the harsh realties of cyber-bullying, trolling and more. In the readings provided, each of the other presented their own view of this case as well as their own claims to the problem, and their own solutions. Some of the differences in the way the authors defined this problem of internet issues were mostly in a manner of referring to the overall problem as "poison", "conflict", "abuse of power", a "civility crisis", and an issue that has caused "an age of rage". It is mentioned that this problem can be solved in one overall particular way known as "real names" policies, however, according to each individual article there are many different ways to define this solution of "real names". With the "real names" policy in affect, the Internet can be ridden of anonymity, which in general seems to be the #1 quality behind cyber-bullying and trolling, without killing off all accounts. According to the articles, the main reason for cyber-bullying and trolling lies in the fact that it can be completely anonymous, a fake name, username, or email can keep anonymity and gives trollers and bullies easier access to harass or even torment others. This claim is carried back for centuries as can be learned from several of the articles that were read. Despite the ever-changing world of technology and the Internet, it can easily be stated that some preventative action must be taken to try and limit the amount of torment that happens to occur online. With the proper policies, we may be able to make positive impacts and move towards a world free of cyber bullies, trollers, and tormentors.