Against Social NetworkingTiffany PhillipsCIS 1055-004

What is a Social Networking Website?

Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the

website in question, many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion,

or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This

socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.

Examples of Social Networking WebitesFacebookMyspaceTwitterLinkedIn

The Dark Side of Social Networking

Privacy IssuesAddictionCyber BullyingSecurity

Social Networking appears to be an exciting way to link with old friends and family members, as well as a place to meet new people. But believe there is a dark side!!!!

Privacy Issues/ Security IssuesSecurity issue occurs when a hacker gains

unauthorized access to a sites protected coding or written language.

Privacy Issue- unwarranted access of private info.

Combine the two issues1. Stolen Identity2. Personal info exposed to complete strangers3. Can lead to stalkers and predators from

people you’ve never seen or known in life

Cyber Bullying Epidemic"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is

tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking.

the rise of the Internet as a mean of regular communication between our children has opened up new doors for those who wish to bully other children. Chat rooms, MySpace, email, instant messaging and other online tools have all helped create the cyber bullying epidemic.

SecurityThird Party Threats

Did you know that the more features you add to your social networking page, the more you open your info to be exploited by third parties.

The more function an application has the less secure it is.

Surprise you have spyware- such software ask you to download spyware so that your info is secured but guess what you’ve been hit with a virus! Multiple viruses as soon as you click on the link.

Addictions to Social NetworkingStudents are constantly on the internet chatting

with friends, when they should be doing their school work!

Addictions to social Networking cause people to have short attention spans.

Cuts time from actual productivityA sense of feeling like they “have to just log in

real quick”As a result work is put off, people are

sidetracked and half as efficient!

How about that Interview?As of last year 44% of employers were using

Facebook to screen prospective employees.As of last year 39% of employers have used Facebook to

screen current employees.Facebook can be the reason you don’t get the job

before your even given a chance, it allows for discrimination.

No such thing as deleted photos, privacy settings, security unlocks can be purchased to break into your account.

And then your fun college days become your worse nightmare because people tagged you during a night of fun.

Social Networking is great! Think again!Do you enjoy being stalked ?Do you care of the Identity Theft riskDo you have hw to do but find yourself

wasting your time away on websites like FB.How about those honesty boxes and cyber

bullying, can you handle itDo you care to have a career or would you

like to “believe your dirty laundry is as secret as the unsafe security button?

Leave the cyber world now, or forever hold your piece

Check out the growing trend in the use of Social Networking. Don’t follow the trend, its exciting at first and damaging in the end!

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Social Networking is Dangerous!

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