It's time to join each other in a discussion. Briefly discuss a time when you had to deal with an ethical situation online. What was the situation? What was the ethical problem? What did you do? What was the result? Answer these questions in five to eight good sentences.
One time, I came across a situation online where a friend had copied and published an article without giving credit to the original author. The ethical problem here was plagiarism and intellectual property theft. It presented a moral dilemma as I had to decide whether to confront my friend or stay silent. After careful consideration, I decided to privately message my friend, explaining the issue and expressing my concern about their actions. I highlighted the importance of giving credit to the original author and the consequences of plagiarism. Fortunately, my friend acknowledged their mistake, apologized, and immediately rectified the situation by deleting the post and sharing a proper attribution. The result of this ethical discussion was a better understanding of the importance of upholding ethical standards online and a stronger bond of trust and open communication between my friend and me.
