One
of the most popular social networking sites is Facebook.
While Facebook restricts members to those who use a ".edu"
email address, this may give you a false sense of security.
Other
social networking sites such as Myspace,
Friendster,
and Xanga
offer
even less security and protection because they are open to anyone.
Because
students often post detailed and specific information on Facebook
(including phone numbers, addresses, class schedules, social plans,
etc.) you can be more easily stalked by strangers (or even
acquaintances).
Impact
on Schooling and Employment
Students
are getting in trouble with University administrators for
incriminating and inappropriate information or pictures on their
social networking profiles that are violations of school policy or
the code of conduct. (Note: Administrators are not monitoring social
networking sites; however, if information or pictures on a student's
account that violate policy are brought to their attention or are
reported to them, they will follow up and investigate further.)
Students
are being turned down by employers for jobs, internships and even
interviews because of the information employers are finding out about
students on their social networking accounts.
Compromising
and inappropriate pictures, statements or other information on
student social networking accounts can hurt students' chances to gain
(or even be considered for) employment. Employers take the images
that students are portraying on social networking sites very
seriously as a reflection of personal character.
I think that most people
isn't prudent since disclose personal details and don't use well the
socials networking it could be dangers because personal details can
see people unknown they can make use of your personal data.
