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People on Facebook• If Facebook were its own country, it
would be the third most populous nation in the world behind China and India
• 50% of active users log on every day; 27% of users younger than 35 check Facebook more than 10 times a day
• Average users have 130 friends
• 48% of people check/update Facebook and/or Twitter after they go to bed
http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics http://www.retrevo.com/content/blog/2010/03/social-media-new-addiction%33F & 2010/05/preserve-your-facebook-privacy-post-cautiously & 2009/10/how-addicting-social-media%3F http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/07/31/30-fascinating-facebook-facts-to-tell-your-friends
Fast Facts Activity on Facebook• Average user is connected to 60 pages,
groups and events
• Average user creates 70 pieces of content each month
• 54% of users younger than 25 admit to poster’s remorse; regret something they posted
• Most popular Facebook page in 2010 – Michael Jackson
Mobile Facebook• More than 100 million active Facebook
mobile users
• People that use Facebook on mobile devices are 2x more active than non-mobile users
http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics http://www.retrevo.com/content/blog/2010/03/social-media-new-addiction%33F & 2010/05/preserve-your-facebook-privacy-post-cautiously & 2009/10/how-addicting-social-media%3F http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/07/31/30-fascinating-facebook-facts-to-tell-your-friends
College Admission
• Inappropriate photos/statuses on social networking sites can damage your reputation or how others perceive you
• According to a 2008 Kaplan study, one in
10 college admissions officers routinely check applicants’ Facebook and MySpace pages; these numbers continue to rise
• 38% found posts and pictures that reflected poorly on prospective students
• Many popular social networking sites allow users to post comments about fellow members and activate features to blockhttp://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm
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GOOD
Careers• Business officers surf social
networking sites in even greater numbers than colleges
• Think carefully about your written words and posted photos
• If you are tagged in a potentially inappropriate picture by someone – un-tag!
• Even with strong privacy controls, it is possible that all of your photos and posts, old and new, could be viewed by some
http://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm
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Legal Trouble
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/08/youth_prison_guard_fired_over.html
BE RESPECTFULBE SMART – BE SAFE!
August 2010:
Oklahoma Youth Prison Guard fired for racial slurs posted on his Facebook profile
• Comments aimed at co-workers and juveniles who were inmates
Couple robbed after posting on Facebook that they would be on vacation
• Listed particular dates out of town
Legal Trouble
http://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm
OHIO15 year old charged with pornography: • Sent nude cell phone images of herself to friends;
posting or sending photos in inappropriate clothing
or suggestive poses may be a personal choice, but if any of the people are under 18, it may result in child pornography charges
• Several such cases in 2008, including officials in this particular county considered also charging recipients of those images
• In adult court, charges may carry not only prison time, but a lifetime of registering as a sex offender
Legal Trouble
http://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm
RHODE ISLAND20-year-old’s drunk driving accident results in two year state prison sentence:
• Severely injured another youth; could have resulted in a relatively light county jail sentence. The case prosecutor discovered that the youth posted photos of himself at a Halloween party, in a prisoner costume
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:
• If you think material may be inappropriate, most likely it is
• If you wouldn’t want your parents to see, it shouldn’t be on Facebook
• Always remember, it is possible for strangers to see your page
SafetyTop Facebook Dangers
Don’t use a weak password – Mix words and numbers, don’t use a pet’s name, etc.
Don’t list full birth date – Can lead to identity theft
Do readjust privacy settings – Allow only your approved friends to see your profile information, pictures, etc.
Don’t tag your friend’s name in your status without their permission
Don’t mention if you will be away from your home/on vacation – Can lead to theft
Do block search engines from finding you (Google)
Don’t let your kids use the site unsupervised
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http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/051410-learn-the-seven-top-facebook-dangers
CHECK YOUR PROFILE TODAY!
Wrap Up• If you wouldn’t want your parents to see it, take it off
• If you think it may be inappropriate, it is
• If you wouldn’t say it to someone in person, don’t say it online
• The safest, smartest option is to have clean profiles
• Have fun expressing yourself – but within reason
• Protecting yourself can lead to a successful school and work career
• Questions?USE YOUR PERSONALITY & STYLE!
Wrap Up
Internet Resources
athinline.orgPopular resource with facts
and stories regarding
appropriate vs. inappropriate
digital materials and help
regarding cyber bullying
and harassment
Internet Resources
teenangels.org
Group of 13-18 year old
volunteers specially
trained in all aspects of
online safety, privacy
and security; expert
public speakers,
researchers, and web
article columnists
Internet Resources
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCEThese sites contain a variety of subjects related to social media and safety
wiredsafety.orgWorld’s largest Internet safety, help and education resource
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