Just makes you think, doesn't it?

[Ampris]

Heh. Call me paranoid, (no really- I am), but I have only one online contact period, and I still worry about what people can figure out about me just from all of the places I visit. I have no worries about the one girl- I trust her and don't think that she would want to hurt me- but what DOES worry me is how much I know about her. Without ever prying or digging, I found out a lot about this girl; thankfully she's very mature person and probably in no danger, but I know how easy it is to drop information, even unwittingly, and I am no doubt guilty of this. I know that my computer is broadcasting an IP address, and if someone wanted to find me they darn well could. I've probably dropped more information here and there without even thinking or worrying about it than is safe- with a search engine, I'll bet someone could find out as much about anyone as they wanted. And thus, I believe that paranoia on the Internet is quite justified. (Almost as much as paranoia in real life, even)

 

[DarlingDonald]

I've read that.
Well, a my mom read it to me a while ago,
Like a couple years ago.

I take internet predators VERY seriously. And I'd never meet someone I didn't trust. And even, if I trusted them I'd always bring my parents standing right beside me.

But think about it. The internet is NOT the only dangerous place in this world. I mean, we take risks like that every second of the day. You never know when death is near. But, really, it's not likely that the internet will be the cause of your death. There are so many other things that could be the cause. But, you never know what it will be. So, I'm not saying not to be careful. Because you need to be. So, be careful. But, if you stay safe. You don't have to much to worry about.

 

[TinkInPink]

i don't share any personal info on the web, i don't im, and this and a horse board are the only things i post on.

just wanted to give you all the link to this story on snopes

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/shannon.asp