"The relative anonymity the Internet provides allows us to assert our knowledge like a professor, show off our seemingly perfect lives, and judge like we're presiding over a court of law. The problem with this relatively new phenomenon is that we often make snap judgments about other people's actions or statements without knowing all of the facts, and without giving others the benefit of the doubt. This volume dives deep into the realities of the Internet age: Do we become different people when we're on the Internet? What responsibility do we have in our treatment of others in this new society? Is it our place to be virtual judge and jury?"--From the publisher's web site.
Content Note
Trial by Facebook is a dangerous trend / Craig Charles -- Forget the electric chair--the Internet's the hot seat! / Douglas Preston -- The media tried and convicted Casey Anthony / Keith Long -- Google tampers with juries / Dominic Greive -- Witch hunts don't presume innocence / Crime Talk -- You'll always be guilty online / Sarah A. Downey -- You can survive an Internet trial / Michael Roberts -- Cyberbullying is worse than offline bullying / Gideon Lasco -- Charges fade but a bad reputation is forever / Alison McCook -- Complaint websites ruin lives / CiviliNation.org -- Online vigilantism may increase wrongful convictions / Simon Chandler -- Social media is ruining politics / Nicholas Carr -- Fake news impacts the Internet more than real news / Craig Silverman -- The Internet has a negative influence on Americans' opinions / Aaron Smith -- Fake news and rumors sway an election / Yochi Dreazen.