Comments on: Facebook Safety http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:21:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Timothy Buckley http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1636 Timothy Buckley Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:21:07 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1636 Now I'm not saying don't use this stuff thats rather drastic. If you want to think the government is watching you (which they might be) then sure shut it all down and even throw out your cell phone because they can tap that too. All I am saying is be smart. You can use these things to stay in touch with your friends and family and it's FINE. There is no harm in using anything with common sense. All I wanted to stress is know who is watching and be aware. Just like real life, you never put out more information than you want people to know. PS Stephen you will "lose" not loose your friends. Now I’m not saying don’t use this stuff thats rather drastic. If you want to think the government is watching you (which they might be) then sure shut it all down and even throw out your cell phone because they can tap that too. All I am saying is be smart. You can use these things to stay in touch with your friends and family and it’s FINE. There is no harm in using anything with common sense. All I wanted to stress is know who is watching and be aware.

Just like real life, you never put out more information than you want people to know.

PS Stephen you will “lose” not loose your friends.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1530 Kristen Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:41:21 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1530 We had a similar assembly in our school. I think the kids were surprised to find out how quickly and easily someone could find information about you. It is like we have to teach our kids street smarts, just in our own homes. We had a similar assembly in our school. I think the kids were surprised to find out how quickly and easily someone could find information about you.
It is like we have to teach our kids street smarts, just in our own homes.

]]> By: Stephen Pemberton http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 Stephen Pemberton Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:35:09 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1529 It's funny how the people of the 60s (DRUG AND SEX REVOLUTION) are now the ones telling us to be safe and watch out for the man next door... It’s funny how the people of the 60s (DRUG AND SEX REVOLUTION) are now the ones telling us to be safe and watch out for the man next door…

]]> By: Stephen Pemberton http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Stephen Pemberton Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:31:15 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1528 Everyone still has a right to a personal life. DON'T USE FACEBOOK, TWITTER, MYSPACE, etc. Just don't. No government is forcing us to set up an account... yet. And you're not going to loose all your friends by not signing up. Oh, and if you do decide to sign up don't accept to be friends with someone you NEVER met or are not good friends with. By the way, if you were good friends, I bet you're not only talking through facebook anyways... Everyone still has a right to a personal life. DON’T USE FACEBOOK, TWITTER, MYSPACE, etc. Just don’t. No government is forcing us to set up an account… yet. And you’re not going to loose all your friends by not signing up. Oh, and if you do decide to sign up don’t accept to be friends with someone you NEVER met or are not good friends with. By the way, if you were good friends, I bet you’re not only talking through facebook anyways…

]]> By: Stephen Pemberton http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Stephen Pemberton Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:25:52 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1527 I disagree with the statement that kids today have to be a lot more cautious and more aware of their surrounding world that we did, and/or children of 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years ago. It's a unique problem but it does not make anymor eof a burden on kids. I actually think we tend to baby our children more than years ago. Didn't it use to be 18, and you're an adult? Over the years it's being pushed further and further? 21 for drinking (many years ago, but the reasoning is younger people can't handle alcohol) 21 now for credit cards (younger people can't handle money). Use to be many people got married at 18, no the average age is hitting 30s (younger people no nothing of love, and if you're are 18 and in love, you're dumb and don't know any better). The list can go on. Maybe part of the reason things there's too much on kids shoulders is because instead of showing them how to contribute/work/live/be cautious in life, we set up walls and block it off to them. Other thing is, if kids need to know so much of the world around them today, how about we have a quiz and see if the can name 20 world leaders... I disagree with the statement that kids today have to be a lot more cautious and more aware of their surrounding world that we did, and/or children of 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years ago. It’s a unique problem but it does not make anymor eof a burden on kids. I actually think we tend to baby our children more than years ago. Didn’t it use to be 18, and you’re an adult? Over the years it’s being pushed further and further? 21 for drinking (many years ago, but the reasoning is younger people can’t handle alcohol) 21 now for credit cards (younger people can’t handle money). Use to be many people got married at 18, no the average age is hitting 30s (younger people no nothing of love, and if you’re are 18 and in love, you’re dumb and don’t know any better). The list can go on. Maybe part of the reason things there’s too much on kids shoulders is because instead of showing them how to contribute/work/live/be cautious in life, we set up walls and block it off to them. Other thing is, if kids need to know so much of the world around them today, how about we have a quiz and see if the can name 20 world leaders…

]]> By: Steve Duarte http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Steve Duarte Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:58:30 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1526 The new clothing changes from year to year even if the people underneath them do not. The new clothing changes from year to year even if the people underneath them do not.

]]> By: Deb LaGrutta http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1525 Deb LaGrutta Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:31:35 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1525 We have an internet safety course on our school website. Many teachers took it during a conference day. There are so many dangers when online, I do not think that students are really aware of them until they hear of someone first hand that has had a problem. I find that most students feel immortal in many ways during their middle/high school years. It's the same way with using condoms and having safe sex. Obviously students do not realize the dangers, or we would not have so many pregnant teenagers in our county. Oh, to be young and immortal!!!Now I have become old and paranoid. My teenage children have Facebook pages, and it is amazing how much information is shared. As a parent, it is very scarey. My two sisters have "Friended" my children, so I know that they keep up with the news! We have an internet safety course on our school website. Many teachers took it during a conference day. There are so many dangers when online, I do not think that students are really aware of them until they hear of someone first hand that has had a problem. I find that most students feel immortal in many ways during their middle/high school years. It’s the same way with using condoms and having safe sex. Obviously students do not realize the dangers, or we would not have so many pregnant teenagers in our county. Oh, to be young and immortal!!!Now I have become old and paranoid.
My teenage children have Facebook pages, and it is amazing how much information is shared. As a parent, it is very scarey. My two sisters have “Friended” my children, so I know that they keep up with the news!

]]> By: Shelley http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1524 Shelley Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:24:33 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1524 Where the heck is my cape??? Where the heck is my cape???

]]> By: Shelley http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Shelley Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:24:11 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1523 Are you selling something? LOL Are you selling something? LOL

]]> By: Chris http://www.shekky.org/blog/2010/03/facebook-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-1522 Chris Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:47:32 +0000 http://www.shekky.org/blog/?p=142#comment-1522 this kills me. I love the way he described the lack of a firewall as the same as going on vacation and leaving the garage door open! Classic! once again, this is where I think technology is out of control. Too many developments, too quickly means.....no security! I think of how much effort and knowledge it takes for me to feel secure when I set up my home network, and I know enough to do it correctly. But what about poor Grandma and Grandpa who just plug and play? Just because it works does not mean it is safe. Just one more weakness to a capitalistic society. Who cares about you and your safety as long as you buy my product. this kills me. I love the way he described the lack of a firewall as the same as going on vacation and leaving the garage door open! Classic! once again, this is where I think technology is out of control. Too many developments, too quickly means…..no security! I think of how much effort and knowledge it takes for me to feel secure when I set up my home network, and I know enough to do it correctly. But what about poor Grandma and Grandpa who just plug and play? Just because it works does not mean it is safe. Just one more weakness to a capitalistic society. Who cares about you and your safety as long as you buy my product.

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