NEED Y'ALLS ADVICE!!!!!!!
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I have to write this essay about tenchonology (aka: computer, internet, cell phones)
things that teens are abusing and abusing others with it, like online bullying. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK :)
Technology in the 21st century seems to be a thing that was around forever for most kids born in this past decade, but the Internet (kids and teens virtual playground) was only invented for public use roughly 20-30 years ago.
Instant messaging and online chatting have made face-to-face and over the phone communicating practically a thing of the past. Kids are able to post pictures of themselves and their friends on social networks, share what theyre doing when theyre doing it to all their friends, and keep tabs on their friends as well.
But with all this newfound cyber power, there is bound to be some bumps in the virtual road.
Kids are finding hidden power behind LED screens and pixel messages. They think that if they send a bad message across the world-wide web, itll be lost as soon its found and wont matter, that what they say wont hurt someone else. But what they dont know is that what comes up on a two-inch thick monitor can pack a punch.
I know now that youre probably thinking, Any kid can talk about the problems of society, but not one can fix it. But Im a kid myself. Ive grown up with a computer screen in front of my face, and have seen, heard about, and experienced first-hand what people what people think they can say online. 1/5 of things are usually not compliments. And as a Internet-worshipping teenager, Ive learned there are simple things I can do myself to fix that.
Because you cant always control other people, you can control yourself. Thats a big rule for everyone to follow. If you monitor yourself, and think of safety is as the main concern, well all be a lot better off.
You hear about people being hacked or stalked through the information they themselves put out online. Simple rules that you make for yourself could keep this from happening. I would give up all my social-networking sites if that would mean keeping myself safe, because almost all of these sites ask where I am.
But if youre someone who doesnt want to give up their online playground, then follow simple tips to stay safe on your account.
First, dont post pictures! All your friends see your face everyday at school or work, another picture online wont make a difference, except to the wrong sorts of people who are trying to find you. And if you think, If I cant post a picture of myself, then why not someone else? Because youre endangering those people in your photos. Get their consent first before posting or tagging.
Second, dont give out a real name or contact information! This if probably the simplest way to get information about you, besides if they actually asked for it themselves.
Its scary to think about, but people do get kidnapped just from saying where they are, online. The world is changing rapidly, and its hard to imagine that we can barely have a conversation without worrying that something might happen to our safety because of it.
Online, its danger multiplied by 100. Once its out, theres no taking it back. The Web is a sticky, dangerous place to get tangled, but if you know the ropes on this virtual jungle, you can enjoy it in safety. -
i think it's good
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