1. Spam We know that everyone hates spam. So the question is why does it still exist in our society? We know that everyone hates spam. So the question is why does it still exist in our society? 1. Effective form of Commercial advertising. In 2003, spammers generated about $130 million in revenue, according to Ferris generated about $130 million in revenue, according to Ferris Research, a San Francisco-based company that tracks the Research, a San Francisco-based company that tracks the messaging market messaging market 2. Cheaper than other form of advertising. 3. Attract much more customers, since people spends more time 3. Attract much more customers, since people spends more time on the internet on the internet 4. Young generation spends much more time on the internet 4. Young generation spends much more time on the internet 5. People still response to spam, buying product and service 5. People still response to spam, buying product and service

2. Harms of spam to individual/society 1.Annoying 1.Annoying Receive many unwanted emails/messages 2.Offensive: 2.Offensive: Contains pornography especially child pornography Contains pornography especially child pornography Offensive languages Offensive languages 3. cost space, time, and network resource. 3. cost space, time, and network resource. Space on mail box Space on mail box Time to read and delete these annoying emails/messages. Time to read and delete these annoying emails/messages. The European Union's Internal Market Commission estimated in 2001 that "junk e-mail" cost Internet users €10 billion per year worldwide. The European Union's Internal Market Commission estimated in 2001 that "junk e-mail" cost Internet users €10 billion per year worldwide. The California legislature found that spam cost United States organizations alone more than $10 billion in 2004, including lost productivity and the additional equipment, software, and manpower needed to combat the problem The California legislature found that spam cost United States organizations alone more than $10 billion in 2004, including lost productivity and the additional equipment, software, and manpower needed to combat the problem

3. Fighting spam Mail Abuse Prevention System (MAPS) is a California based nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the flow of spam through the internet by created the Blacklisted. Mail Abuse Prevention System (MAPS) is a California based nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the flow of spam through the internet by created the Blacklisted. Can Spam Act of 2003 which provided ISPs with tools to combat spam, especially with pornography but it seems not so affective. Can Spam Act of 2003 which provided ISPs with tools to combat spam, especially with pornography but it seems not so affective. Tips for fighting spam: Tips for fighting spam: http://spam.abuse.net/ http://spam.abuse.net/ http://spam.abuse.net/ Report spam Report spam Tracing spam Tracing spam Hiding IP address from spammer Hiding IP address from spammer Spam e-mail blocking and filtering Spam e-mail blocking and filtering

4. Proposed solutions to the spam: Proposed solutions to the spam: 1.Require an explicit opt-in of subscribers to email lists 1.Require an explicit opt-in of subscribers to email lists 2.Require labeling of email advertising 2.Require labeling of email advertising 3.Add a cost to every email that is sent 3.Add a cost to every email that is sent 4.Ban unsolicited email 4.Ban unsolicited email However, these proposed solutions may lead to other side effects to our right: However, these proposed solutions may lead to other side effects to our right: Government control over the Internet/ too much control of the government Government control over the Internet/ too much control of the government Loss of privacy Loss of privacy Barriers to free expression Barriers to free expression The commercialization of e-mail The commercialization of e-mail Fighting spam Continued..

5. 1.Scam 1.Scam Identity theft Identity theft Healthcare fraud Healthcare fraud “Too Good to be true” deal, but there may be string attach “Too Good to be true” deal, but there may be string attach 2.Deceptive marketing/fault advertising 2.Deceptive marketing/fault advertising Disadvantage of buying product online is that the consumer can not actual test the product Disadvantage of buying product online is that the consumer can not actual test the product 3.Spread virus, Trojan horses or other malicious software 3.Spread virus, Trojan horses or other malicious software Ethical Issues with Spam

6. 4. Privacy is invaded (some people might not realize this). 4. Privacy is invaded (some people might not realize this). Quesitons Quesitons 1. How do we fight spam, especially, how do we protect our children from this unhealthy environment? 2. Should the government get involve? How much involve is necessary? Ethical Issues with Spam and Questions

7. pornography Why should we discuss Pornography in this class? Why should we discuss Pornography in this class? Pornography as a business has grown significantly through Internet. Pornography as a business has grown significantly through Internet. It is easy to view by anyone at any ages/ easy access It is easy to view by anyone at any ages/ easy access It is as harmful to the spirit as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are to the body. Why have not we ban pornography? It is as harmful to the spirit as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are to the body. Why have not we ban pornography? Is our society addicted to pornography? Is our society addicted to pornography?

8. pornography pornography Pornography is immoral? Pornography is immoral? 1.reduce the dignity of human life 1.reduce the dignity of human life 2.portraying violent and sexual abuse 2.portraying violent and sexual abuse Bad influence to individual/society Bad influence to individual/society Tool to commit crime Tool to commit crime 3.some people imitate crimes such as rape that they have seen portrayed in pornography 3.some people imitate crimes such as rape that they have seen portrayed in pornography 4.pornography offends most of people. 4.pornography offends most of people. Privacy between two people Privacy between two people 5.the existence of the pornography industry diverts resources form activities that would have more redeeming social value 5.the existence of the pornography industry diverts resources form activities that would have more redeeming social value 6.pornography addiction. 6.pornography addiction. 7.disrespectful to woman 7.disrespectful to woman

9. pornography Pornography is moral? Pornography is moral? 1.those involved in producing pornography (models, photographer, and proprietors) make money 1.those involved in producing pornography (models, photographer, and proprietors) make money 2.the consumer derives physical pleasure from viewing pornography 2.the consumer derives physical pleasure from viewing pornography 3.pornography provides the consumer with a harmless outlet for exploring sexual fantasies. 3.pornography provides the consumer with a harmless outlet for exploring sexual fantasies.

10. Can we answer these questions? 1.Are there different types of Pornography which affect the human mind in certain ways? 1.Are there different types of Pornography which affect the human mind in certain ways? 2.If pornography is immoral and kids should not be exposed to it, then how much more should we be concerned about the adults who are physically capable of taking actions? 2.If pornography is immoral and kids should not be exposed to it, then how much more should we be concerned about the adults who are physically capable of taking actions?

11. Censorship Since the question of pornography being moral or immoral has not been concluded at a judicial level to ban it in our societies, the government plays an important role through Censorship. Since the question of pornography being moral or immoral has not been concluded at a judicial level to ban it in our societies, the government plays an important role through Censorship. 1. According to our text, the U.S. government has insisted on the installation of filters in public libraries receiving federal funding for internet. i. If the government wants to protect the public libraries from pornography, why is the government not involved with the same level of concern in prohibiting the use and production of pornography on the internet?

12. Should the contents allowed on the web be controlled by the governments like in Saudi Arabia? Should the contents allowed on the web be controlled by the governments like in Saudi Arabia? Should internet be limited to informational and educational resources? Should internet be limited to informational and educational resources? Questions on Censorship…

13. The internet is Huge and Global The internet is Huge and Global 1. The internet supports many-to-many communication. 2. It is not possible to stop anyone from posting certain materials on the World Wide Web. 3. Though automated tools are available on the web they are fallible. 4. It is not possible for a team of individuals to keep track of materials posted on the web. 5. If the internet is controllable to only a certain extent, is this resource worth the damage it is causing our societies? Difficulties with Censorship …

14. Internet has become a significant part of an everyday working or schooling individual. Two of the growing trends on the internet are: Internet has become a significant part of an everyday working or schooling individual. Two of the growing trends on the internet are: 1. Buying and Selling of goods. 2. Meetings people; they can be old school mates or new friends. 3. Information gathering. Breaking The Trust

15. In the year 2005 there were approximately 1,125,000 cases of Identity theft in the US. In the year 2005 there were approximately 1,125,000 cases of Identity theft in the US. Trust is lost in on-line transactions. Trust is lost in on-line transactions. 1. Once a person is cheated on the web, he or she is less likely to engage in other transactions which might be legitimate. i. Flow of money is reduced in the market which impacts the economy. Breaking The Trust Identity Theft

16. Chat rooms provide an easy and an inexpensive way of communicating with friends and relatives; however, they have also made ways easy for predators to find new preys. Chat rooms provide an easy and an inexpensive way of communicating with friends and relatives; however, they have also made ways easy for predators to find new preys. 1. “In 1999 the FBI investigated 1,500 crimes in which an alleged pedophile crossed a state line to meet and molest a child met through an Internet chat room.” (137) Breaking The Trust Crimes

17. A big reason why internet has become so popular and commonly used is that it is a great source for information gathering; however; A big reason why internet has become so popular and commonly used is that it is a great source for information gathering; however; 1. Information is not validated or reviewed. 2. People buy into false arguments and so are mislead until they come across a validated source. 3. Public relations are negatively impacted. Breaking The Trust False Information

18. Criteria’s have been created to diagnose addiction: Criteria’s have been created to diagnose addiction: 1. Kimberly Young i. Do you stay on-line longer than originally intended? ii. Do you feel moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop internet use? Computer/Internet Addiction

19. Addicted or not, many people spend too much time on computers; Addicted or not, many people spend too much time on computers; 1. Families are neglected. 2. It is a controllable issue which is often justified as i. Time spent productively i.e. keeping up with the technology, news, friends and work. ii. Addicted programmers Impact on Society Damaged Relationships

20. 1. Have computer (especially internet) taken over our society? If yes, Is it bad for the society? 2. Should internet now be managed by the government? 3. Are you addicted to your computer? 4. Has fraud and theft become easier to commit through the use computers? 5. If improved computers means low moral society, should we continue how efforts to improve computers? Take Away