Black Web 2.0: HBCU bans Website from Campus Computers
Tiffani
· 1 year ago
I'm torn, but somehow I think it's a good idea they banned it. Sure, nasty stuff is said on Facebook all the time, but at least in the end, you know who said it. Plus, the fact that these folks allow for anonymous posts has turned up some prettttttty *foul* posts. Since these other sites have varying degrees of anonymity, my thinking is that people would be less likely to post some of the more inflammatory posts I've seen on JuicyCampus.
Also, if people really want to see what's going on on the site, there's ways to get around a campus block.
Markus
· 1 year ago
That's true, there are ways around campus blocks, but i don't believe most layman know how, or would be willing to put the effort towards finding out how, especially for a site like this.
I also believe that if you wanted to anonymously denigrate a person on myspace and facebook, you can. I can guarantee a large portion of the myspace population aren't who they really say they are. Case in point the tragedy of the "Myspace Hoax" incident which ended in the tragic suicide of a young lady.
But what I am most concern about is the fact that we are too busy fighting the symptoms instead of attacking the root cause. Blocking Juicy gets rid of one symptom, but students will simply find another way spread gossip. If there's a problem with cyber-bullying, then have an open dialog with students. At the end of the day the students will make the ultimate decision, the university just needs to give them the tools to help make the most sensible decision.
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Also, if people really want to see what's going on on the site, there's ways to get around a campus block.
I also believe that if you wanted to anonymously denigrate a person on myspace and facebook, you can. I can guarantee a large portion of the myspace population aren't who they really say they are. Case in point the tragedy of the "Myspace Hoax" incident which ended in the tragic suicide of a young lady.
But what I am most concern about is the fact that we are too busy fighting the symptoms instead of attacking the root cause. Blocking Juicy gets rid of one symptom, but students will simply find another way spread gossip. If there's a problem with cyber-bullying, then have an open dialog with students. At the end of the day the students will make the ultimate decision, the university just needs to give them the tools to help make the most sensible decision.