MY SPACE
It seemed like a good idea. All my friends were doing it. I decided that I, too, would get on My Space. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this website, it’s a place where you can keep in touch with friends and others. You can personalized your own space on the site with music, a colorful background, photos and information to let all those who visit know who you are and what you’re doing. It’s like your very own webpage.
I had fun putting my space together. I selected music that truly reflected my style and photos that showed my fun-loving nature. Now I was ready to see how many friends would visit my space. A control measure with this website allows the participants to select who is allowed to be your friend and, if you agree, these friends have access to your space.
When I first ventured into My Space, I allowed anyone who asked full access to my space. Big mistake! I learned the hard way that being selective is a good thing.
The first week I was listed in My Space, I got messages from an abundance of men who wanted access. Sure, I thought. No big deal! But I was wrong. All the nation’s creeps found their way to my page. They asked me for meetings. They asked me for dates. They asked me what I liked to do in the bedroom. Yuk! This is when I learned for myself that predators do prowl the internet. I didn’t want any part of this.
My My Space site, however, didn’t just bring out the weirdos. Some high school and college friends whom I had lost touch with found my site. Even some long-lost grade school friends sent messages. My space on the My Space site allowed me to become reacquainted with these people either on my site or by visiting their site. This has been the best part of my My Space experience.
I’m still on My Space, but I have limited access to my information. I only let in those people who I want to share this information with. I no longer get weird proposals…well, a few maybe, but they are from the weirdos I know. In this internet society, it’s important to keep personal information safe from not only hackers. It’s also important to keep yourself safe from would-be attackers. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
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