People always do that, not only for texting, but also talking on phone while driving.
You want it? Just for the few seconds of texting and lost your life.
Internet get us advantage, why people want to misuse it?
Cyber bullying has got to stop. So many awesome young people and adults,
go thru this every day. It doesn't have to happen and believe it or
not, It does, It's illegal and people performing this type of bullying
can be arrested.
No matter who or where you are and whom you are communicating with, treat the other end with the same respect you want to be treated. Use all digital communication tools available to foster unity and for good cause that can benefit all users. Try to treat others as you would want them to treat you.
Do you recognize that screenshot? If you don't, just ask the person next
to you. Chances are they're among one of the 901 million Facebook users
(Sengupta, 2012). What started out as an experiment for a college
student, has now evolved into the largest social networking site in the
world. As of 2011, 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online,and 80% of online teens use social networking sites (PEW Internet, 2011).
Some teens base their decisions on the
actions and thoughts of their peers. A growing trend like Facebook will
definitely catch their interest. As more and more of their friends
create their accounts, the more they'll feel pressured to do the same in
order to "fit in".
Another popular reason is an increasing
desire for their own personal virtual space. Even though 1 in every 13
people in the world use Facebook (Digital Buzz, 2011), users are still
able to choose their "friends". Therefore, this creates the perfect
outlet for teens to express their opinions without their parents
knowledge.
Teens would also desire a much more
convenient method of communication. Writing on a friend's Facebook Wall
is faster than sending a letter and cheaper than a text message.
Reconnecting with old friends is made easier through the social
networking site because, as mentioned earlier, there are approximately 901 MILLION users.
Due to the site's popularity, some of
the teens are lulled into a false sense of security. They willingly
display sensitive info regarding their age, location, interests, and
even their phone numbers! This exposes them to a number of personal risks, one of which is cyber bullying.
Just to be clear, Facebook isn't the
cause of this social issue. But the lack of online security makes it
easier for other people to exploit our info to their advantage. In the
States, some teens created a Facebook page to spread rumours about the
students of their respective high schools:
Online vultures prey on unsecured Facebook profiles. Identity theft is a
common problem where hackers would solicit money from your friends
using your identity. Some of your own pictures could also be used in
another website without your permission. The following video shows how
easy it is for a hacker to guess someone's social security number using
two simple Facebook questions:
Did you also know that the apps on
Facebook are a threat to your safety? On January 2011, Facebook
announced a new policy. They agreed to provide third party websites
access to the phone numbers and addresses of Facebook users. Some
defenders argued that it was for the benefit of marketing research.
However, this controversial policy will lead to other problems such as
phishing and spam mail.
We may not realize it, but our privacy
settings play a huge role in the exposure of our online information. The
'Everyone' setting literally enables everyone to view everything we
have ever posted. 'Liking' a post, a product, or a celebrity means
volunteering more and more information about our preferences to
advertisers and hackers. Adding just any Tom, Dick, and Harry as a
Facebook friend is dangerous because these strangers now have access to
you, your family, and your friends profiles.
Regarding the app problem, the solution
is simple: turn it off. However, some teens are reluctant because by
doing so, they wouldn't be able to 'like' anything on Facebook anymore.
Gawker has provided the solution to this predicament: http://gawker.com/5666325/
I'm sure that Facebook users are aware
of the latest profile feature, 'Timeline', a scrapbook-like layout which
emphasizes your most popular posts. It is now much easier for others to
view your older posts. Some others are dissatisfied with this feature
because, what if your most popular post is about an embarrassing moment?
