My Letter to All People

For some people posting a site on MySpace or Facebook isn’t such a big problem. If you are a parent or a child who thinks this way then you should be listening to this more then anyone.

You might think having a MySpace or Facebook page is cool and that nothing can ever happen to you, but you are sadly mistaken. You might want to have your privacy and that could be the reason why you posted, but the minute you post your information on the internet, you no longer have control. That information is now available for anyone who wants it, and even if you delete the page other people can still find other ways to get it, so it’s like it never went away.

Most kids think that because they are so cute and adorable that nothing bad could ever happen to them. The people you talk to on the internet don’t always care about you the way they say they do. They will tell you anything they have to get you to trust them, and when you do, they get you to meet with them and then you can’t turn back.

If your parent or guardian tells you that it is ok for you to have a MySpace or Facebook page then no one can tell you otherwise, but don’t be stupid, think about how posting could affect your life later on. If you do decide to post, always get someone to read the agreement plan, the website does have the ability to change anything they want at any time, so be ready. While you are posting remember that you should never give out any of your personal information.

When you decide to talk to people, don’t just talk to anyone you see. If they don’t have a picture I would recommend you don’t talk to them, but remember people can just as easily post someone else’s picture and say it is them. Try to talk to people from your school or people whom you know well. When your parents say it is ok for you to meet someone always bring someone with you like a parent or a few friends, and make sure that someone knows where you are at all times in case something happens.

If your parent says you can’t post on a site, then don’t! Never go behind your parents back to post, and don’t ever post a fake age to meet the age requirement. If you are too young then you will have to wait until you are older. If your parents say no they have their reasons so don’t think they’re trying to ruin your life, because they’re not. They do the things they do because they love you and don’t want anything to happen to you. It is ok to get angry but don’t lose all common sense on the way.

Posting can drastically change someone’s life, so be smart when posting. Remember to never give out any personal information, always take someone with you if you meet someone, always read the agreement plan, and don’t ever post behind your parents backs.