Why should someone not use social networking sites?

Answer 1

•You can avoid these risks and enjoy social networking sites by following a few sensible guidelines:

1.1.Don't let peer pressure or what other people are doing on these sites push you into doing something you're not comfortable with. Just because other people post their mobile phone number or birthday, doesn't mean you have to.

2.2.Be wary of publishing any identifying information about yourself. In particular things like: phone numbers, pictures of your home, workplace or school, your address, birthday or full name.

3.3.Pick a user name that doesn't include any personal information. For example, "joe_glasgow" or "jane_liverpool" would be bad choices.

4.4.Set up a separate email account that doesn't use your real name and use that to register and receive mail from the site. That way if you want to shut down your connection, you can simply stop using that mail account. This is very simple and quick to do using such providers as Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail.

5.5.Use a strong password.

6.6.Keep your profile closed and only allow your friends to view your profile.

7.7.What goes online stays online. Don't say anything or publish pictures that might cause you embarrassment later. As a general rule, if you wouldn't say it to your boss or your grandmother, don't say it online.

8.8.Learn how to use the site. Use the privacy features on the site you use to restrict strangers' access to your profile. Be guarded about who you let join your network e.g. do not accept friend requests from 'Celebrates'.

9.9.Be on your guard against phishing scams.

Answer 2

1. Too young. It might not be a good idea for some people such as the young to use social networking sites, as they might be exposed to some things before they are ready.

2. Lack of Knowledge as to how to use. Another reason might be lack of knowledge as to how use these sites properly. Some people might not have proper education as to what sorts of information they should not give over social networking sites. Eg, some people have had their credit card information stolen from social networking sites.

3. Lack of Netiquette. Some unfortunate individuals do not have a sense of etiquette in terms of posting things to social networking sites.

Answer 3

They are bad for us because face book could harm you by getting to your personal details and hacking you.

They are good for you because YouTube lets you watch lots of things unlike any other sites

Answer 4

people could track you down and other stuff