Cyber Whimsy

Cyber Whimsy

Cyber Whimsy

Overview of Cyber Whimsy in relation to cyber crime: [1]

An Abuse of Time and System Resources

Given the anonymity provided by Internet contact, it is not a surprise that a cyber whimsy approach to contact with unknown others has matured and blossomed. Individuals using the Web have developed a protective mask that sets a psychological distance between themselves and others. We can approach this media and bridge that distance without incurring great risk of personal harm or identification. Therefore we find ourselves much more likely to reach out into the void of cyberspace and make the inquiry, ''Is anybody out there. . .can anybody hear me?'' We often do so by offering a piece of Web wisdom as a token peace offering, hoping that others will not be offended by our actions. Perhaps there is an existential meaning to this drive toward connectedness. For our purposes we will restrict our exploration to the question of what causes an individual to take the initial step to reach out to others known or unknown in such a personal manner.

Resources

Notes and References

1. By Kevin J. McCarthy

See Also

  • Types of Cybercrime
  • Cybercriminal

Further Reading

Cobb, S. (2002). Privacy for business: Web sites and email. Saint Augustine, FL: Dreva Hill LLC; Mayo-Smith, D. (2005). Conquer Your Email Overload. New York: Penguin Global; Song, M., Halsey, V., Burress, T., & Blanchard, K. (2007). The hamster revolution: How to manage your email before it manages you (Foreword). San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.


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