Danah Boyd’s article was very insightful in that it firstl gave me a very clear, though terrifying, picture of what exactly child pornography is and then what the different techniques can be in order to combat the distribution of this abhorrent crime in the digital world. I found the idea of PhotoDNA project substantially amazing but I was wondering whether there is any VideoDNA software also. And then even if there is a VideoDNA, are we not only “putting a significant dent into the dissemination of this scandal”? (9) How exactly can we combat these mentally disordered criminals who can commit such crimes so we would not need to combat the dissemination of the crime act? And that was when I reached a dead-end, where I thought maybe I am being an idealist.
As for teens, watching the following heartbreaking video made me want to be back to finding ways to block disseminating any sexual harassment images/videos because although that will not stop the horrifying act, it will definitely save lives. All I can think of is advertising, and making people aware of sexting consequences as well as disseminating those images/videos.
Once again, women are the victims...
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I think you views are clearly expressed and point out the problem that sexting poses. One thing that think could have an impact is parental involvement, but I realize that parents can not be around their children twenty-four seven. In addition, the article by Boyd shows that the act of sexting itself is done for various reasons. The new methods in place on how to address the issue are good and a step towards improving not only the way the issue is handled, but how it is precieved in society as well.
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