We all know that the Internet is not ALL fun and games. Just like anything else, the Web can be used for nefarious purposes also - everything from cheating on our spouses, to learning how to commit crimes, and even as a support system for terrorism activities.
I've read story after story about every day folks who get caught up in some kind of "situation" simply because they dabbled with dishonesty. What kind of dishonesty am I talking about you may wonder? It's the kind where you strike up a chat session with a total stranger and pretend to be someone that you aren't.
Sounds innocent enough doesn't it?
It never has to me BUT I know lots of people who do it or have done it in the past. I wonder what is the point? I also wonder do the people who do such a thing ever feel guilty? I'm also curious to know that if someone gets really, really proficient at lying on the Internet - does that make them much more likely to tell lies in real life?
Finally, when chatting with a total stranger - how does one know or not know that the other person isn't lying about their identity also? What if that other person is a serial killer or a mass murderer? What if that person is really, really good a hacking and is able to determine your true identity and your location?
Some folks reading this might think I'm just being paranoid or judgemental but that is not my motivation for writing this piece. I'm concerned about my reader's safety and well being. Click here to read a recent article about the dangers of pretending to be someone that we aren't while on the Internet. There are articles like this one appearing almost daily throughout the world.
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