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Mar 06, 2008
Who is your new friend on Facebook?
by windshell|
You just accepted new friend’s request on popular social network site Facebook. It’s interesting and charming person, with sense of humor and understanding of art. He or she likes similar things like you and in profile picture looks really cute. Even hot. But, who is really your new friend? Constant growth of social networking sites raise awareness of other problems, such as problems with privacy. How much privacy should be revealed and that is not too much? Is every member on Facebook and other social network sites truly a person whom he or she tries to represent? These are just some of the questions. And answer is often: “Oh you’re just too paranoid.” Truth is that you’ll find a lot of interesting people who share your taste in movies, music, art, etc. All of them can have full access to your profile, including your personal quotes and pictures. That is not a problem if those friends are friends from real life. They already know how you look like and what you used to say sometimes. If you decide to let new friends, based on brief look on their profile picture, then that often can be mistake. Some will say, this is social networking site, point is in socialization with others, no matter on their ages, gender, beliefs, political and other views... And that is true. But, some people too easily reveal all about themselves to anyone, even to those people who don’t even have to contact you, and by doing that, gain all privileges in accessing your profile. Imagine how many pictures of you are already on others’ HDDs or even posted on other sites. Pictures you left on your profile, visible to anyone. How many ‘stalker’ friends, can request a friendship based on love for same musician or book you left in your profile, or using profile of some random pretty hot guy or girl to drive your attention? Whom you’re letting into your virtual life? Can you tell for sure? Ok, ok. It’s all about socialization and meeting new friends. Even future dates, I know. We have to reveal something to present ourselves as an equally interesting and charming person to others. We have to put some pictures where we look younger, more attractive, photoshoped, etc. To gain someone’s attention and to have quality socialization, something has to be revealed. Just pay attention not to reveal too much. At least not to everyone. And don’t respond with: “Oh you’re just too paranoid.” * Note: Nice further read in source material |
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