I’m not surprised that large companies like Facebook are mishandling their users’ private information. What’s really troubling is that even when such companies are exposed, or even sued, the actual victims rarely receive meaningful compensation. It feels deeply unfair.

This reminds me about a recent online controversy in my community where a very famous hijab brand's owner had a previous racist picture resurface online. Even though she had apologized for it multiple times the people of the black muslim community don't feel comfortable buying from her because of her previous actions. Which brings me to my point that digital footprint doesn't ever leave no matter how private it may seem.

I think the tweet made by White was offensive. I think joking about someones death is a line no one should cross. MLK was one of the greatest figures of American history and for this person to just disrespect his legacy was beyond disrespectful.

When I got back from living abroad as a kid, I had lost my American accent. My cousins thought this was hilarious and would constantly troll me. I dont think their intention was harmful but they succeeded in provoking a reaction until I finally got my accent back a few weeks later.

I was shocked at how astroturfing makes something fake look like real public support. I didn’t realize how often it's used in politics and marketing to manipulate opinions, especially online with bots and fake accounts. It really makes you question what’s real on the internet.

I think social media platforms allow bots to help cut down on labor costs. For example, bots can answer frequently asked question, and handle customer service tasks which saves time and money. It's an easy way to automate simple interactions without needing a real person each time.

I feel quite contradicted on Divine Command Theory. As someone who considers herself religious, I don't completely agree with the theory that something is right or wrong because God said so. For example, if God said a group of people is evil, does that mean everyone from that group is evil? It doesn't sit right with me.

I think the reason why Justine Sacco was comfortable enough to post that offensive tweet was because, at the time there weren't consequences to cyberbullying. She didnt realize that what she posted online would affect her actual day to day life. It was easy to find her because she had her location on her tweet.