This article was about sexual predators on MySpace. It's not just them, but any social networking site. Though the sites aren't bad in themselves, the people that use them can be very bad. It's scary what people reveal on their pages on Facebook, Myspace, etc. It's dangerous to give out information that is personal on these sites. And putting provocative pictures on these sites is also just inviting sexual predators. This is especially true for girls, but for boys as well. Personal information is very dangerous to put out. You wouldn't just give out your social security, but using your social network page to put "less" dangerous information out there is practically just as bad.
People need to learn what they can and can't do on these pages. It's a very scary and dangerous world out there, and sexual predators are hard to catch online. Educating individuals on what they put online is the key to helping protect us. And parents need to take control of what their kids are doing on the computer as the video brought out. It's not about invading space at that point, it's about protecting your family.
So, play safe.
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Sometimes when I go on people pages, I can't believe that got certain pictures up for the world to see. I guess they think only their friends can see it, but it is possible for other people to see. I would admit that I do have my mom, aunts, and uncles on my facebook page. Sometimes I don't like writing something because then they call me and want to disect whatever I say, or they think I'm talking about them. If I take them off, then they feel some type of way.
ReplyDeleteI really don't get why people would freely put up pictures that might get people talking, and get the wrong people interested. People have to remember whatever goes on the internet will NEVER go away no matter how you delete the pictures or even just comments. There are so many freaks out there and most of these people just think "oh it won't happen to me". I totally agree with what you said. Play safe.
ReplyDeleteSome people post their whole life on facebook, including pictures from their weekend of parting and family gatherings, and even their contact info. Its getting easier and easier for online predators to find their next victim. Even tho fbook improved their security on the site, you can still find out alot about it without having an account. Scary scary place. Great Post
ReplyDeleteHonestly, it is the people’s fault for posting information that they don’t want others to see. What people fail to realize is that once something is posted on the internet, it is public and anyone has the right to view that and they should beware of it because there are people out there who will stalk others and possibly harm them. It’s just something else to be careful about in this world.
ReplyDeleteInternet is a great source bur sometimes it is very harmful for us specialy for kids.I think everybody wants to think about internet security.
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