Hexites time to discuss : Internet Communication

[Blackmage]

I'm doing some re-search into Internet communication. As part of my project i planned to do an open forum discussion about the topic.

To get this rolling off, I'll give you a topic and hope that it turns into the thread I require

What do you think about the safety and privacy of communication on the internet, both positive and negative views please! (Please talk about anything else)

I.E the storing of your information, call logs, addresses, IP Information Or Child safety.

The side of internet communication which worries me the most is child safety, with all these social site's they are giving out to much information about themselves.

[Zak33]

man, you've chosen a large subject!

First off I think you need to look at the format of the communication

Email
Instant Messaging
Voice Comms Public (ie Skype, MSN)
Voice Comms private ( ie teamspeak/ventrillo)
Forum board
Web Log/Blog (one sides comms, but still comms and very effective at putting across a debate)
Shared File/Server comms (where someone has an IP address and password and several people access it to communicate)

The reason I think that is essential is because security holds different meanings from then on.

MSN file transfers cause muchos havok with trojans./worms etc AND are blatanty 2 directional comms, useable for grooming kids, setting up innocents for a fall etc.

But reading a propoganda web page, where no debate exists is dangerous in a whole different way. A well worded page, with loads of sales spin but where yuo CAN'T ask questions CAN be most dangerous for the open minded innocent.

[Zadock]

Zak's right if you want detailed opinions you need to be more specific, perhaps half a dozen threads... in terms of projects original research is always better if you have some stats to so I would recommend using the polling system on here to then you can whack a couple of graphs in there and pull out the finer details from the posts themselves.

Happy to participate

[Zak33]

hold up... we like helping, but not with half a dozen polls. I'd delte them.
Stick here, and keep it on subject.

[Zadock]

hold up... we like helping, but not with half a dozen polls. I'd delte them.
Stick here, and keep it on subject.

Sorry Zak getting carried away, I've done a lot of research projects in my time... How about if you allow him to collect his information and then delete the posts when he is done? (if you still think its a bad idea I'll shut up )

[Blackmage]

Yeah, i've been looking at the different method's of internet communication. Then this thread is just to try to get people to discuss what one likes and dislikes about internet communication! Zak's first post hit the nail!

[Zak33]

bumpage... he needs input on this I think

[MadduckUK]

wont using internet communication to gauge reaction on internet communication bias your findings?

[Mblaster]

Most standard internet communication is far from secure, but that's because most of the time there's not need for any real level of security in for example an MSN conversation, and even more so forums since they are public anyway. As long as people understand what is public and tailor the information the expose appropriately there's not a problem.

I'd say the main issue currently with privacy in internet communication is education of users. The facilities are there to give private communications where needed, social networking sites allow you to lock down your profile, and you shouldn't be releasing private details onto pubic sites. Also, banks and other places storing sensitive information enforce secure protocols, that in the vast majority of cases protect users from harm.

Also, is this for a final year uni project? I'm in that position at the moment, really should get back to doing my own project!

[blueball]

...you shouldn't be releasing private details onto pubic sites.

Well that gave me a giggle

[Blackmage]

wont using internet communication to gauge reaction on internet communication bias your findings?

Not really, as i'm not asking for a bias opinion. Just using this as tool for input.

[MadduckUK]

Not really, as i'm not asking for a bias opinion. Just using this as tool for input.