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Anything goes online

Anything goes online
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  • Anything goes online
  • Duration: 06:50
  • Natalia began to suffer from anorexia nervosa while studying art at university. She discovered 'pro ana' sites and forums on the internet, which she believes prolonged her illness because they encouraged her to keep losing weight and to avoid seeking help. Jim Valentine of TheSite.org, a website aimed at young people, describes the way his organisation moderates what is said on the site. The Flash version of this clip has subtitles available.
  • Subject:

    Citizenship and Modern Studies

       Topic:

    The Role of the Media in Society

  • Keywords: moderating, internet, websites, social networking, user generated content, online, internet safety, digital world, digitalworld, digitalworld1, subtitled
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  • Raises the issue of freedom of speech on the internet – is it a desirable underlying principle or should websites and forums be moderated in some way? What is the difference between acceptable content and offensive, hurtful material? Does material that some people might find challenging ever promote social change?
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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