Write a paragraph describing the five most serious violations and why
you think those offenses are serious.

Of the list described by Slynchuk, I believe the five most serious violations are: Illegal searches on the internet, sharing passwords, addresses, or photos of others, using torrent sites, using other peoples internet, and bullying and trolling. Illegal searches on the internet is a serious violation because it generally involves illegal things in real life such as child pornography. Usually you can search these things but you will be flagged and monitored by authorities. Sharing sensitive data such as passwords or even photos without the consent of others not only breaks the trust of that person but can lead to illegal activity such as revenge porn. In the early days of the internet, prior to streaming, torrenting was extremely prevalent because there were no streaming services where a user could view their favorite shows. This allowed people to download a particular item without having to pay. However, this is considered theft and you can be prosecuted (example: napster vs Metallica.) Unauthorized use of someone’s internet could compromise your network security as well as theirs. Not to mention this could slow down their network, possibly leading to issues with that person’s work setup! Picture this like siphoning gas from someone else’s car (they can’t get to work, you are stealing something they paid for.) Lastly, bullying and trolling creates a toxic environment that could cause distress especially for children. Many children have taken their lives due to cyberbullying. These violations break down the good digital community and its important to practice smart internet hygiene!