I am having lots of fun on Facebook and LinkedIn. Nevertheless, I also have a concern, perhaps many concerns about these sites. Oh, I love connecting with people I have not seen in years, but what about all the information that I share on these networks? I have the option to filter information, just like my blog; I can share as much or as little as I want. Most people do not understand that when they are on line and invited to join different groups their information (personal) is shared with third party companies.
These lists are sold to other groups and businesses. It comes down to you can't get something for nothing; someone always pays the price. In this case, it is you and I.
Is it any wonder there is so much identity theft? So, like everything else in life, there is a ying and a yang. I have decided to participate in social media. However, I am cognizant that my security is compromised every time I sign on the web. In my case, I have decided the positive benefits outweigh the negative. Truthfully, if someone wants to steal my identity as this point in my life, it will be their liability!
In the meantime, I am having lots of fun playing on "Farmtown" and "Farmville" on Facebook. I am also enjoying the cartoon version of my picture I also signed up to use on my Facebook page.
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