Facebook & Twitter DO Help “Criminal Minds” Find You!

I guess you'd have to be dumb enough to have people on your friend's list that are likely to rob you, or dumb enough to advertise your whereabouts at every opportunity, or dumb enough to make your Facebook page public so that everybody can see it…

So yeah, just don't tell the world where you are and for how long, make sure only people on your friend's list can see your wall (and for that matter, only actual 'friends' should be on that list, not that the possibility of you being robbed by one of them isn't possible, but it is certainly far less probable). When in doubt about a certain individual, just remove them from the list and block 'em.

Be smart, and think with your brain, not your mouth (or in this case, fingers…). And remember, it is not Facebook that is evil, just the CIA front companies that fund it. :P

Yes, let's not get hysterical about the power of the Internet to ruin our lives just yet. Like any other form of communication, common sense and restraint go a long way to minimize the risks involved with social media. Privacy controls are built into these platforms for a reason, and although most people may be unaware of their necessity, the typical user will have enough sense to divulge no more specific details than they would meeting strangers in person.

Can social media become addictive? Sure, much like watching television, playing video games, or betting on sporting events can. Does communicating in the 21st century pose certain dangers our parents weren't exposed to? Certainly.

However, the real focus of this conversation concerns children, adolescents (and adults) who develop bad habits that carry over into their social media experience, and those are the ones who should be listening most attentively to security concerns.

Great topic for discussion, nonetheless.

Thank you… The key is moderation and awareness! However, just through a simple stroll through my Facebook friends' walls and status updates, it seems to me that most of them have no clue of the dangers they place themselves in by advertising whereabouts, pictures and so on.

To people who are highly involved with social media, this awareness comes naturally. Sadly, I don't think the same applies to thousands of social media users!

Thank you for your reply. Stay tuned for more controversial topics :)

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