Online Chatting – Unsafe

Online Social Networks have become extremely popular throughout the internet world. Yahoo Messenger, MSN and other popular chat servers have been there for a long time. Online chat was introduced for people to get connected with each other online and live. This concept was an alternative to phone calls and letters. And the cost was free. Eventually the online chat scenario developed into a dating machine. Most of the present users login to Yahoo or MSN or such chat servers to make friends and date them. However, Yahoo or MSN never introduced this concept for dating.

The online chatting and socializing system is unsafe because of several reasons. Firstly, the identity of the chatter is not confirmed. Many people create fake identities and float them on the internet cloud. There have been many incidents of rape and murder which have led to the linking of the convict and the victim to some social network or chat server.

One should never disclose personal information to the public on social networking websites. It is advisable not to upload pictures on your profile as they can be misused. Never should you go on a date with a person whom you have come to know through social website, unless you are pretty sure about their identity. Try avoiding friend requests from people you don’t know personally. If you want to get connected to more people, always use the friend list of your friends. This is more authentic than linking with strangers. Remember, most of the profiles on the social sites are fake or exaggerated. Do not believe in what is written on the profiles of the individuals who want to be friends with you. Before accepting someone as a friend, always visit their friend list and see what kind of friends they have.

Social networking websites are useful only when you are careful enough to use them. Online chatting is highly risky and unsafe.

Linus Orakles
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