"How bad can it be?" - The Downside of Social Networking
Many people at first galnce would view most of the Social Networking sites as innocent, but really many problems have arisen. Cases include stalking, identity theft, and even rape. For example:
13 year old girl raped after meeting man on Myspace
Students involved in multiple lawsuits over Myspace Pranks
Girl raped and robbed by men she met through Myspace
Students Suspended beacuse of Myspace
Clearly Social Networking websites are not just used innocently for new friends, but are often directly involved in some pretty serious and tragic issues. Yet, when used carefully and safely, the risks diminish greatly. For starters, look at our guide to staying safe.