Self-portrayal on the Internet: a Risky Matter? - Stefanie Fächner, klicksafe, Germany
Many young people use the Internet as a means of of self-expression. Various online platforms such as Younow tempt teenagers to expose themselves online. Younow is a live-streaming platform that allows streaming without deeper technical knowledge and has become popular among certain groups of young people in Germany. The so-called “go live button” enables everyone to broadcast their own program in real-time. This talk will look at the live-streaming platform Younow and illustrate problematic aspects of this service, the public debate and self-imposed changes due to persistent criticism.
