Is Myspace really a problem for kids?

Question

i was just wondering if myspace was a bad website even if you only add people you know.

Answer 1

No! Myspace is no more dangerous than the rest of the internet. It just depends how responsible the person is. If you're the type of person to just add everyone and post your phone number and address, than myspace is dangerous.

However, you seem responsible. And since you're only adding people you know, you're completely safe! If you're still concerned, make sure your myspace is set to private so only people that you add can see it.



hope this helps!
Best wishes!!!
-Terri

Answer 2

What is all of ur guys's problem their is no problem with myspace NO ITS NOT ADDICTING NO ITS NOT EVIL. Guys face the facts the kids that are on their 24/7 praise the fact that we have myspace. Some kids having nothing better to do. If it wasnt for myspace i would be were i am at today ive been in a **** load of drama and guess where i can message and comment people myspace dang right! If u think myspace is evil then dnt fuking go on it. Thats what i think im out!

Answer 3

You really can only make it a bad site if your foolish. Most parents are worried about their kids and myspace because all the stuff they hear in the news. However, it can be perfectly safe. If you only add friends, and your profile is private, you can't be in any danger. The kids who are stalked and raped by people on myspace are foolish kids who do not use caution and add and even meet in person people online whom they have no clue as to their identity. It an be a fun site when used right.

Answer 4

It totally depends on how you conduct yourself. There are a bunch of ways to make your myspace safer. You can set your entire profile to private so that only your friends that YOU'VE added can see it; the other people can only see a picture. I think myspace is fine unless you put out things like your last name, or the place you live. Otherwise, it's just like any other blog.

Answer 5

I keep hearing the word "Kids". It's never a good idea to allow any child carte blanche to a computer. Children make bad decisions frequently. Parental involvement in any online activity is the key to a happy computing experience for all concerned. It's NOT myspace who's at fault for the bad press, it's the adults and their lack of supervision.

Answer 6

It is always a bad idea to share too much personal information online since whatever you share becomes out of your control. That being said, MySpace isn't bad in and of itself, only some of the people are. Sharing things like first name, a picture and a few interests shouldn't be a problem. The people who run into trouble are those who discuss their vulnerabilities, their company secrets, their sexual desires, etc... because there's almost always some sick person out there willing to prey on folks.

Answer 7

I do not like myspace, I conducted a survey, it seems kids who regularly visit Myspace have lower grades, as well as some moral standards...

Answer 8

..No.Geez Everyone Hatin on myspace.Its Honestly Harmless If you know what your doing..But some kids are stupid and they DO put they're real age and where they live..etc.
Thats their fault.Not myspace's Fault.

But really Myspace isnt bad if you only add the people you know and keep your profile Private.

Answer 9

If by "bad" you mean strangers can view your personal information, then no. You can always set your privacy settings so that only people you know can view your profile and see your information and comments.
However, I still get spam messages from porn/music sites on myspace.com.
One community site I recommend instead of myspace.com is facebook.com, because the privacy and security settings are stronger and more customizable.

Answer 10

Like anything else online, a person should take extra precautions they normally wouldn't take in real life.

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/fun/social.aspx

Great information on what to be careful of. The list at the bottom are links.

Matt