Week 5  A digital citizen is a person who belongs to a group, helps dictate the laws by which he must abide, and expects to benefit from the programs and services the online community offers.  There are several reasons why good citizenship is important. First, good citizens must do their part to keep themselves and others safe.  If every digital citizen polices himself by promoting positive, respectable behavior, no one will be fearful of the fact that the information submitted cannot be controlled and sharing (one of the most delightful aspects of the internet) will be welcomed.  Secondly, the name we make for ourselves in a digital community lasts for a very long time. If it is our desire to grow and prosper, we must make a concerted effort to build a resume that reflects a good spouse, parent, friend, or employee. The “thou shalt not” behavior we seek to exemplify in our everyday lives should govern our lives in every aspect-stealing, cheating, killing the reputations of others,  or gluttony which involves spending all of our time on the internet are laws we should seek not to break in order to maintain our status as good digital citizens. Besides, we are just wired to want to do the right thing.