Social

Media
Ethics
 Ethics, by definition, is the concept of what is good,
bad, right and wrong. In social media, the right ethic
equals the right perspective and the right thinking on
how to leverage social media appropriately and how
to engage people in the right manner.
Social media. Currently, the use of social
media has become the part of human’s
life everywhere. It allows the users to get
and share information all over the world
in a very short time.
Unfortunately, the consequences of social media
abuse in spreading information also affect the
number of users who enter the legal domain
resulting from the information spread on social
media that is unethical.
As an effort to reduce the problem in using
social media, ethical conduct is needed to
prevent from mutually insult or accuse others
for no apparent reason. As a matter of fact,
these matters will lead the users into law for
being careless in spreading information on the
internet.
ETHICS IN SOCIAL MEDIA

The fast moving era also influence the

technology growth. Nowadays almost everyone
can share information and communicate directly
by using social media through internet which
saves more time and cost.
Indeed, users have freedom in using social media
to communicate with anyone. What is ignored
here is the ethics in using it. It would much better
if users know what ethics should be noticed when
using social networking.
The lack of public awareness related to
ethics in social media will trigger some
social problems. Mostly the users are
blinded by the hoax news on social
media. Here are some important things
related ethics in using social media.
Ethics in Communication
1. Mostly occurred, ethics is ignored during the communication
through social media. The most common case appear is many
abusive words during a conversation through social networking, both
intentionally and unintentionally.It would be nice if communications
on the Internet is using polite and proper words. Always use the correct
language when we communicate to anyone through social media.
2..Avoid Spreading race, pornography and violence issues.

It would be wise if we do not spread information relates certain race or

religion. Share useful information only and avoid conflict to others and
uploading violent photos such as traffic accident photo or other violent
images.
3. Check the news validity

Nowadays it is very common to find out a news that disfigure other parties in
social media. Some parties did this to impose the competitors by sharing hoax
news. Therefore, social media users should be more intelligent in capture any
information. Before you share the news, it will be wiser to check the news
validity first.

4. Appreciate other’s works

When sharing information in the form of photographs, writings or videos which

belong to others, make sure to mention the source to show your appreciation to
other’s works. Never copy-paste any contents without showing the source .
5. Do not share personal information too much

It would be wiser for you to restrict your personal life in using social
media. Do not share your personal information such as phone
number or home address. There will be possibility that other
contacts on your list will use the information to harm you.
So use social media properly and wisely
especially in spreading information.
Think twice before you act.
Thank
You
REPORTER:CHARREMY BALUARTE
inSTRUCTOR :MR.REYNOLD TANLANGIT