The next technology & Internet term we'll examine is "Twitter." This is a method of communication that's growing in popularity. Did you know that some celebrities like Oprah, Anderson Cooper (from CNN) and comedian Kathy Griffin all use Twitter?
According to Wikipedia's definition, "Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive tweets via the Twitter website, Short Message Service (SMS) or external applications. While the service costs nothing to use, accessing it through SMS may incur phone service provider fees."
Just like other social networking sites, it's important to use common sense & follow some rules so that you're "tweeting" safely. Check out this site for 4 tips on how to use Twitter safely: http://ezinearticles.com/?Twitter-Safety---4-Ways-to-Use-This-Top-Social-Media-Site-Without-Compromising-Your-Personal-Safety&id=1589849.
Which rule did you find to be most important to follow?
7 comments:
This was similar to what i wrote in my last post on the topic. I see so many people write that they are out of town, that they are here, that they are coming home late, and to be honest there are far too many bad people out there who can piece together that information and use it to hurt you.
-Judith B
The most important one for me, not to let the world know you live alone.
Bad people tend to harm people that live alone.
Allison.
The rule I found most importantly to follow was number 4 - It's about being sociable not divulging every secret of your life. This way no one will have any information on you.
Karla Banton
The most important one for me is not to tell others that you are going out somewhere. It can be harmful to you to reveal this information.
Leonie Florestal
I think all (4) tips were extremely important. The tip I found to be the most useful is: 4. It's about being sociable, not divulging every secret of your life.
I found this to be the most important because people have ways of being manipulative and you can find yourself in a vulnerable situation and all those secrets revealed can be used to alter you judgment.
Abbey P.
For me it is the first time I hear about Twitter, now I learn is a free social networking and micro-blogging service,that enables It's users to send and real messages known as tweets. Well the safety tip I found interesting it is about being sociable not divulging every secret of your life.
September 16, 2009
Roxana Alvarez
3. Don't let the world know if you live alone.
Obviously anyone could plan something and hurt you.
Melissa Lobsinger
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