A lot of changes are going on and as I've said several times before, Facebook is changing a lot. Online privacy is something that should be taken seriously. It should be taken seriously now more than ever because of the influx of social networking websites and the huge amount of people participating in those websites, acquiring the most number of friends seems to have become a trend. It's like having the most friends is equivalent to being the most popular. It's nice if you only invite people you know or people you're at least familiar with, but if you start inviting or approving friend requests from people you don't know that's when the real trouble starts.
For all you know the one following you on Twitter might be a stalker or a sex offender. advertisement
You'll be able to block the user but you won't find out until someone tips you off or until you feel that things are getting weird. So once again, your internet privacy should be an issue. You might feel that the stuff that you post online is okay for public viewing but wouldn't it be weird if someone you didn't know sent you a message concerning one of the activities you posted?
Since privacy is a growing concern, Facebook has put in some changes to keep your network secure. It might be minor but it's a needed change nonetheless. You can now adjust your settings to make sure that what you're showing to the public is what you want them to see. Twitter might not have the same security but then it doesn't put pictures or anything more private than Tweets.
Now that Google is indexing our Tweets and shout outs, we should consider what we're posting online. Gone are the days when you could be a jerk on the web. You might be cautious when your mom is on Facebook or when your would-be employer searches for your Facebook account, but because Google has indexed social networking accounts you should ready yourself to new kinds of precautions. Adjust your privacy settings on Facebook and stay safe on the internet. We have enough trouble with bugs and malware out there, let’s not aggravate the situation.
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A lot of changes are going on and as I've said several times before, Facebook is changing a lot. Online privacy is something that should be taken seriously. It should be taken seriously now more than ever because of the influx of social networking websites and the huge amount of people participating in those websites, acquiring the most number of friends seems to have become a trend. It's like having the most friends is equivalent to being the most popular. It's nice if you only invite people you know or people you're at least familiar with, but if you start inviting or approving friend requests from people you don't know that's when the real trouble starts.
