Start a NEW blog/account,* then edit your personal profiles to include current information and a photo. Include the URL. Post responses in the discussion area to the following questions: What information were you asked to provide in your profile? How might this information be used to connect you with products, causes, and other activities or things you support? What potential is there to misuse such information if it falls into the wrong hands? When it comes to social media, are you more concerned about privacy, or about getting access to things you want? Respond to two of your peers. “Friend” and follow at least ONE of your classmates. Please note: Set the privacy settings to restrict access to the public.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=528424848 The Facebook account that i have created asks a variety of different questions revolving around the new user. Besides uploading photos, it asks questions like hobbies, where you work, go to school, things you like, favorite authors, books, quotes and many more. This attempt to get to know the user allows the site to accurately recommend links to others sites or other users that you may be interested in taking a look at. It is important to always lock your account or log off after you step away from the computer, i can think of several occasions where i have either fallen victim or been the perpetrator when leaving the account accessible to someone else. A funny prank can be rather embarassing when one carelessly leaves personal information unprotected. I can remember a friend of mine changed my profile picture to a naked picture of Burt Reynolds, Needless to say, i found it to be a pretty funny stunt but this is just an example of how detrimental it can get if placed in the wrong hands. Someone could message a co-worker, relative or even long lost acquaitance information that you would prefer not be shared. In the past, i would say I was mostly concerned about my privacy, I was always opposed to Facebook because I believe allowed people to learn to much information about others. Not to mention, it causes many unneccesary conflicts which i shared in a discussion in a previous unit. However, classes like this teach us how to use these sites in a way where we can protect ourselves and utilize them in a matter that will benefit us. Regards, Frank