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Written by Ellysse Clark, News / Student Life Editor
Facebook is one the world’s most popular social networking websites. It’s a great way to stay connected with friends and interact with them online. However, many people abuse social networks and use them inappropriately. Here are a few key rules to follow when you log into your account:
Do:
- Send messages about private matters instead of posting them on someone’s wall. There is no reason for everyone to know that you know Johnny Walker is cheating on your best friend with Sarah Johnson. “Letting people know your business makes the situation worse than it already is,” says Courtney Jones. Since you have to be the nosey messenger, just send her a discreet message and stop being a blabber mouth.
- Keep your profile as private as possible. Some people feel the need to stalk other people’s profiles, so keeping your settings set to private is the best way to make sure only your friends and other people you want can see your personal information. So block the weirdoes and keep the creepers out!
- Post your talents. Facebook is an excellent place to post videos on to showcase talents.
- Use correct grammar, spelling, and actual letters of the alphabet. !T T@k3$ W@Y t00 l0N6 t0 tYP3 L!K3 TH!$ @NYW@Y. What’s the point of typing something if no one can understand what they see on the screen?
Don’t:
- Repeatedly post about your relationship status. Sorry to break it to you, but nobody cares if you’re dating Peter, Jimmy, Billy Bob, or Ray-Ray. You’re basically just making yourself look like a serial dater, and since you seem to change your boyfriend every five days, you probably won’t find one that’s quality.
- Post your address and phone number on your page. By doing so, you’re basically screaming, RAPE ME, KIDNAP ME, and KILL ME to every pervert that’s lurking on the internet. I’m sure if someone wants your number, they’ll ask for it.
- Start fights online. It’s simply juvenile and cowardly. It is not cute to act thuggish and it does not make you look tough…AT ALL! If you can’t say it to someone’s face then just keep your mouth shut. Please, no more Facebook “gangstas.”
- Agree to meet people that you do not know. This is common sense. Don’t do it unless you want Herbert the Pervert to take you down to his basement. If by some chance you actually come out alive, most likely you will never be completely sane again.
- Tag pictures of you partying or bragging about illegal activity. This isn’t a wise decision to begin with, but it’s especially dangerous if you called in sick the day before. I’m certain your boss would be elated to see pictures of you on Facebook acting wild and looking completely faded. Have fun standing in the unemployment line.
- Continuously like or comment on someone’s pictures or statuses. “My friend once put a comment on this guy’s status that said ‘I’m not trying to Facebook stalk you, but I just can’t stop loving you!’ and it made her look very crazy,” says Ursula Huff. This may be considered to be stalker-like behavior. Don’t do it. It’s creepy.
You’ve been given tips, and what you do with them is up to you. Be cautious and safe when it comes to social networking.
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