Friday, September 14, 2012

Avoid These 6 Things in Social Media

Currently, social media requires great responsibility. In fact, the lack of responsibility in social media can be dangerous.
 
To avoid undesirable things happen because of the use of social media that is not appropriate, it is necessary to consider several things. Quoted from Mashable, Friday (07/09/2012), there are 6 things to avoid social media users, especially students.

1. Publicizing illegal activity: It was inevitable many students conduct experiments. But the thing to note is careful to publish video or adventure that is not useful, because of the possibility could face pressure from school and lawsuits.


2. Oppression: Oppression is one of the most serious problems in school. Treat harsh words and insults often lead to violence, depression, suicide, and discrimination.
 
Oppression is not just happening in the "real world", but also in cyberspace or the internet. When students use social media, blogs, or other virtual online space as our forum to discuss the painful, the risk of oppression can not be measured.
 
For those who do, not only be expelled from school, but also face serious legal prosecution.

3. Talking bad about teachers: Oppression not only among students. Students who speak bad things about their teachers or publish embarrassing photos of teachers, it also has a huge risk.
 
"Publishing the negative comments about teachers at your school is like telling that you would" burn bridges, "said associate professor of multimedia at Point Park University, Heather Starr Fiedler.
 
Because they were, students are advised to be wary of the posts made about the school or the teachers because we never know who will be feeling telruka the publication.

4. Publish content from a computer school: Many schools are banning the activity on a computer that is not directly related to the task, including the use of social media. Therefore, do not think that tweet or status update posted to the school of computer can not be known, the article, many schools have implemented a system that could keep track of log-in address and IP.

5. Publish confidential information: It actually applies to all users of social media, not just students. But the young, usually very vulnerable to online predators and identity thieves.
 
Thus, content such as photos published in social media such as Facebook to watch. Because sensitive information will be accessible by anyone, not just hackers who can do it.

6. Inform location details: Should not be too specific with social activities, such as check-in. Especially, check-in on social media when alone or in a remote location.
 
"We recommend reducing the share of your presence, whether you're alone or being outside their own home," said social media analyst, Brad Hines.

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