With all of the advantages that social networking presents, there are inherent disadvantages to using these sites. With putting oneself out there publicly and sharing personal and private information, one runs the risk of sharing too much information or sharing said information with the wrong person.
The main disadvantage of social networking is the allowance of privacy invasion. When .
one shares information via these mediums, one is often not only sharing with those with whom they intend to share but with others who have may more nefarious plans. One must be willing to give up a certain degree of privacy to use these sites.
With the lack of privacy comes increased risk. Personal information accessed by those who wish to do harm can lead to unwanted consequences. Risks include everything from cyber bullying to identity theft and beyond. Steps should always be taken to protect privacy when using social networking.
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