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Cyber Ethics for Students and Youth

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Cases for Discussion

  Inappropriate behaviors: freedom or an abuse of freedom?

 

Case
Online Gamers and Online Gangsters
Level: Primary, Junior Secondary

A new online computer game is designed to reflect on the physical world with some imaginative twists. The game can let its users become member of a Triad gang, a policeman or a normal law abiding citizen. Some gamers are reported to be insulted by other gamers claiming to be real Triad members using foul languages.
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Questions  
  1. Have you ever played games that deal with Triad affairs? Did you like it? Why?
  2. Should cyber cafes allow people under the age of 18 to play such games?



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