Derrick Beil April 17, 2013 Instructor: Malcolm Campell

Margin Outline 1. Intro a. Define the disinhibition effect b. Brief overview of the disinhibition effect c. Thematic bridge to second intro paragraph 2. Introduction to the 6 disinhibition factors a. Briefly define each factor b. Present what the disinhibition effect can be used for 3. Personal misrepresentations have always been a part of online communication a. Lists personal traits that are often misrepresented b. Who would know if someone lied online? 4. Factor 1 - Dissociative anonymity a. Redefine b. Lack of base knowledge c. Use of Dr. Suler quote to help explain dissociative anonymity d. Contrast offline and online relationships e. Lack of knowledge = ability to be/do whatever one wants online f. Positive effects of dissociative anonymity g. Allows one to be personal yet anonymous 5. Factor 2 Invisibility

Derrick Beil April 17, 2013 Instructor: Malcolm Campell a. Compare/contrast to dissociative anonymity b. Invisibility is the lack of sight and sound c. Introduce CatFish TV examples 6. No emotional connection to people online a. Bridge paragraph into dissociative imagination 7. Factor 3 - Dissociative imagination a. Dr. Suler quote used to help explain dissociative imagination. b. Use of hypothetical characters to show examples of dissociative imagination c. Connect hypothetical example to definition d. This offline character only exists online when she wants it too; therefore in essence it is a figment of her imagination 8. Factor 4 - Solipsistic Introjection a. Solipsistic introjection occurs because online communication has a lack of face to face cues (body language, tone of voice etc). b. Connect reader to an example of solipsistic introjection c. Solipsistic introjection can have a powerful effect on online communication and relationships d. Opposite to dissociative imagination, solipsistic introjection can connect users 9. Moving away from mental influences a. Negative aspects of asynchronicity (Factor 5) b. Caused by a lack of instantaneous feedback c. Explain advantages/disadvantages of delays in feedback

Derrick Beil April 17, 2013 Instructor: Malcolm Campell d. Bridge to positive asynchronicity paragraph. 10. Factor 5 Asynchronicity a. Asynchronicity can be used as an emotional shield b. Example of positive effect 11. Factor 6 Minimizing Authority a. Absences of authority can lead to an uncontrolled and possibly hostile environment (negative effect) b. Can also allow people to freely express themselves (positive effect) 12. Conclusion a. The disinhibition effect can be seen in almost any online community b. One thing people must keep in mind. Things put on the web will always be there c. Analyze whether or not having two different ideas is a bad or good thing d. Take a step back and think before judging a person online.