There is no such thing as "online privacy," once you put something up on the web it remains there forever. As Jeff Godlis states in the article, "when teens sit down at their computer terminals, they think they're alone," although they may be engaging in one-on-one chats, they don't realize that there are one-on-billions out there. Seventy percent of teens have online profiles on social network sites. About half of them don't think that putting out their personal information can negatively affect their future. Putting up an inappropriate picture can definitely do harm to your future. Say if you try to get an important job for instance, or even is seen as a role model, that picture could get in the way of something you're trying to pursue. Also, it gives you a bad image even if you didn't intend for it to be seen that way. Although setting a profile to private can be a way to keep safe online, it doesn't always keep information confidential. The best way to stay super safe is just to avoid putting any sensitive material on the Internet. If you know your parents, grandparents, teachers, or whoever may not approve of something you put on the web, then maybe it's a good idea not to post it. Keep your reputation clean, only post things that will be suitable for others to see.
Giffen, M. (2008, March 2). Online Privacy. Current Health, p. 8-11. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.
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