PRO'S n CON'S OF SOCIAL NETWORKING

Social Networking has become increasingly popular nowadays as there are a lot of sites that offer this service. MySpace and Facebook are two of the most popular sites that aim to build communities of people who share common interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others.

THE PROS
A social networking site is like a virtual meeting place where people can hang out and discuss different topics. Some use these networking sites to promote their blogs, to post bulletins and updates or to use them as a bridge to a future love interest. These are just a few of the reasons why social networking is getting a lot of attention lately — it makes life more exciting for many people.

THE CONS
However, it would be best to make sure that safety and security are the topmost concerns of the social networking site that you currently use. This is because social networking sites require or give you the option to provide personal information such as your name, location, and email address. Unfortunately some people can take this as an opportunity for identity theft. They can copy your information and pretend to be you when engaging in illegal activities. So be cautious with what you enter into an online networking site. You could fall into the trap of someone who pretends to be somebody else. For example, they might offer you a job or want to meet up with you just to get your money. This can lead to cyberstalking, where the stalker uses electronic media such as the Internet to pursue or harass you.

THE CONCLUSION
So take your time and be careful in choosing who to trust so you can hopefully avoid this sort of unpleasant thing happening to you. Apart from that, social networking is a great thing.