May 15th 2010 22:59
There are so many people who use Facebook these days, it's a global phenomenon. Yet changes to Facebook's privacy policy means that users are no longer able to hide their profile picture from the search. I tested this by logging out of my own account and searching, I was horrified by the amount of information which showed up, such as current location, interests and networks. Prior to the change my information and photo was private. Some tweaking of the previously sufficient settings removed all but the profile picture. It's quite alarming to know that users profile pictures are now viewable to all who do a facebook search and I am seriously considering how useful it is as a communication tool with friends against the invasion of privacy that the viewable profile picture poses.
The news of the 18 year old Sydney girl who met two men she linked with on Facebook and was murdered is mind-boggling. Girls continue to meet people they meet only online and continue to get killed yet none of them seem to think that it will happen to them. It's common sense not to do such things yet so many of them do. If they must meet, then do it in the CBD and don't go anywhere else. It's a sad occurrence when the internet makes it easier for evil people to carry out such crimes. You think, who would meet strangers they have never met at an out of the way railway station and agree to go camping with them overnight? Yet the poor girl did make those plans and lost her life. It's a poor choice with consequences that will impact on her friends and family for years to come. May she rest in peace and may the man arrested over her murder be given a lifetime in jail.
The news of the 18 year old Sydney girl who met two men she linked with on Facebook and was murdered is mind-boggling. Girls continue to meet people they meet only online and continue to get killed yet none of them seem to think that it will happen to them. It's common sense not to do such things yet so many of them do. If they must meet, then do it in the CBD and don't go anywhere else. It's a sad occurrence when the internet makes it easier for evil people to carry out such crimes. You think, who would meet strangers they have never met at an out of the way railway station and agree to go camping with them overnight? Yet the poor girl did make those plans and lost her life. It's a poor choice with consequences that will impact on her friends and family for years to come. May she rest in peace and may the man arrested over her murder be given a lifetime in jail.
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Comment by S.L.
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Comment by Journeywoman
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Fashion Peach
As for profile pics, I have no problem with people seeing mine, as it's just one photo. I don't do the "like" thing anymore though, as everyone can see that and it provides way too much information to the public.
Interesting article here... the founder called everyone who gave him their info "dumb f----s" when facebook first began! Doesn't inspire much confidence...
Comment by Samira
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well that was my 2 cents =D
Comment by Justicia
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Thanks for the additional information Journeywoman and the link!
Samira, yes more awareness is a good idea. Of course there should be no meeting with strangers at all, I just meant that for those that think it is a good idea and want to do it, to at least protect themselves as much as they can. I doubt any checks are done on dating sites also. Thanks for visiting!