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How do I avoid unwanted contact on MySpace?I've been slowly getting into MySpace and am finding that it's cool, but every so often I get a friend request from some weirdo or jerk who I not only don't want to be friends with, but would prefer didn't know I even existed. Are there some tips on how to avoid the oddballs on MySpace? I asked my colleague Kevin Farnham about this, as he's just recently published the book MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents. Here are some great tips and thoughts he offers: Interacting with friends using the MySpace.com site is a part of normal life for millions of teens today. There are many benefits to the site, including sharing original music with peers, meeting new people from far away who share similar interests, learning some web technology, and just plain having fun. However, it is unquestionably true that, despite recent safety-related improvements, people with malicious intent who would prey on teens still lurk on MySpace.com. The question for MySpace teens and parents is: what actions can be taken to prevent unwanted contact from these people? In our MySpace Safety book we identify five key safety practices that parents can teach to their teens to protect them from unwanted contact by a potentially malicious adult. Many teens will not think about safety practices on their own -- they're too busy having fun online with their friends. For this reason, we strongly recommend that parents share the MySpace experience with their teens by getting a MySpace account and becoming their teen's MySpace friend. It's much easier to get safety-related points across to your teen if you can talk using specifics and examples, rather than generalities. Five Important MySpace Safety Practices
If you're really jumping into MySpace, or are trying to protect a child from the bad influences on MySpace, I would recommend that you check out Kevin's book MySpace Safety: 51 Tips for Teens and Parents.
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Tagged: myspace help, myspace safety, online predators Previous: Why doesn't my Motorola RAZR have OBEX with Bluetooth? Next: I clicked on my own Google AdSense ads! Now what? Reader Comments To Date: 2sean said, on July 28, 2006 1:46 AM:
Have enjoyed visiting and reading your website. We are trying to get our website off the ground and offering parents a forum and tools for social network safety. I have been working locally with parents and organizations to address the issue and answer their questions. The website and products were created to help reach a nationwide audience. We are most excited about our seminar series that is starting in August and are looking for ways to get the word out. If you know of a good avenue to pursue or can offer a link we would greatly appreciate it. http://www.socialshield.com
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Hi Dave, How r u? I'm Sherry, I'm so concerned with this my space .My gr-sons are into it big time.I ASK 2 SEE THERE HOME PAGES, OMG WISHED I HAD'NT ASK. THERE WERE WOMEN ON THERE FRIENDS LIST THAT WERE SHOWING IT ALL.(NOT FUNNY)I JUST WANT 2 DELETE MY SPACE,I READ UR PROBLEM WITH GETTING IT DELETED. Not good. i tryed 2 log on to my space i cant am i 2 old 56 ha ha u have a good day, caring gr-motherin texas, later
keep the books coming i'm getting d ncered gr-mother