Philosopher Prof. Leonidas Donskis
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom to insult, freedom to disrespect others. The more anonymity and possibilities to insult and offend others we get, the more restricted our freedom to be honorable and freedom of self-realization is.
It is very important what virtual space is – is it deformed and anonymous, is everyone entitled to distribute whatever he/she wants or conversely – because certain communicational and political standards are being formed through it.
If you react the same way and slip into the same anonymous angry talks it will not change anything. More polite communication and even minimal respect would be a huge step towards better comments.
other thoughts
Writer Renata Šerelytė
I tend to think, that anonymity should be respected, because there are organizations in Lithuania that act based on principle of anonymity. Everything depends on how a citizen perceives anonymity.
I tend to think, that anonymity should be respected, because there are organizations in Lithuania that act based on principle of anonymity. Everything depends on how a citizen perceives anonymity.
Olympic champion Daina Gudzinevičiūtė
Writing comments ethically means not only respect for others – it is also self-respect. It is a pity, that such a good way to share opinions, space for dialogues in internet news portals sometimes becomes space for slinging mud and palaver.
Writing comments ethically means not only respect for others – it is also self-respect. It is a pity, that such a good way to share opinions, space for dialogues in internet news portals sometimes becomes space for slinging mud and palaver.
