November 6th, 2008 by admin

The internet has opened all sorts of doors for people from all over the world. One of the many things that the internet has changed is the way we communicate with each others. These days talking to someone from across the pond can take just a few minutes and could cost next to nothing. Social networking sites such as MySpace, Friendster, Facebook, Multiply and Uber have also changed the way we make friends. People from China can easily make friends with people from London and in other far away places. However, such networking sites, despite the fact that they do make life a whole lot easier as well as learning about other cultures simpler, do come with their own sets of risks and disadvantages.

One of which is the fact that you are basically making yourself vulnerable to stalking though it might not seem like it. Basically, you are dealing with people whom you don’t know very well as and are pretty much strangers. Some might seem friendly but you wouldn’t really know. So a good reminder to always remember is to refrain from getting together, personally, with these unknown strangers whom you have met online or if you must meet with them, do it with a group of friends and in a public place. Also, refrain from giving out personal information like your home phone, mobile phone and even your school to strangers. Doing so would make you vulnerable and can lead to unsavory events. Keep this in mind if you decide to sign up on one.