[kictanet] Online Imposters

[Mark Mwangi]

Hello Listers,

Impersonation is illegal online and offline and I believe the law applies
both ways. I think the same for Hate speech. Just because it is written on
Facebook does not mean it is not inciting or malicious.



On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 7:32 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:

> Grace and all
>
> The issue of impersonation is one area that I think is clear on the
> responsibility of intermediaries. Once an intermediary is alerted and has
> proof of impersonation then remedial measures should be taken immediately.
>
> The question that should be asked is:- is it wrong in the eyes of the law?
> If its an offense to impersonate someone offline why do we think its kosher
> to do so online? Lets not blur the issues by thinking that the fact that
> the Internet provides a useful tool for anonymity means that we should use
> it to impersonate others (usually with malicious intent).
>
> My thoughts.
>
> Ali Hussein
> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd
> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd
>
> +254 773/713 601113
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 18, 2012, at 1:39 AM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Good morning Listers
>
>
> Yesterday we had a stimulating debate on prosecuting hate speech online.
> Ali Hussein pointed out that what is wrong offline is also wrong online and
> gave the example of impersonation.
>
>
> Today, we want to focus our attention on online imposters.
>
>
> We have had cases of imposters creating facebook and twitter accounts of
> known personalities for example of the former government spokesperson
> Alfred Mutua, Comedian Churchill aka Mwalimu King’gang’ and several
> politicians. The police have also been impersonated on twitter.
>
>
> In such a case, where is the place of ethics and personal values
> especially when impersonating other people online? Is there a provision of
> personal values in our constitution or in any or our legislation that can
> provide guidance on how to handle online imposters? How should such matters
> be dealt with? ****
>
> Lets hear it from you. This is the second last day to contribute as we
> will be winding up this debate tomorrow.
>
> Have a wonderful day.
> Rgds
> Grace
> ------------------------------
> From: ali at hussein.me.ke
> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:38:00 +0300
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [ISOC_KE] Prosecution of online hate speech
> CC: kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> To: ggithaiga at hotmail.com
>
> Alex and all
>
> I always find that the simple rules of every day life if also followed on
> the Internet invariably works albeit with tweaks here and there. What is
> wrong offline is also wrong online. Impersonation whether off or online is
> still wrong. The principles of privacy and freedom of expression cuts both
> ways.
>
> I think sometimes we make it too complicated by thinking that the Internet
> is a unique place where people can get away with things that they probably
> wouldn't in the 'real' world. Once we accept that the Internet is just
> another medium which accelerates interaction and blurs community boundaries
> and accept that the basic tenets of good and bad still remain the same
> despite the hyper-connectivity enablement we will be the better for it.
>
> Regards
>
> Ali Hussein
> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd
> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd
>
> +254 773/713 601113
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 17, 2012, at 4:15 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> tions.
>
>
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Regards,

Mark Mwangi

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