Comments on: Stealing made easy

By: Mariya Wilson

Mariya Wilson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:06:00 +0000

It is interesting that you bring this up. The public complains about privacy breaches, but yet it posts everything online? Duh?

Additionally, your blog actually reminded me of something having to do with Foursquare. Foursquare allows people to follow celebrities. It gives the public information as to where celebrities are at a particular time of the day. This basically allows celebs to share their real time. This is big of course and companies are rushing to sign contracts so as not to miss the next “Twitter.”

Check this out: http://gigaom.com/2010/03/23/google-and-yahoo-face-off-over-local-ads/

By: Cole Epley

Cole Epley — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:50:11 +0000

This article really struck a chord with me-it’s so insightful, and at the same time, SO common-sensical.. While getting caught up in the ever-expanding world of Web 2.0, never have I thought it appropriate to extoll from the highest bandwidth where and when I’m doing something, going somewhere or simply doing nothing. It’s not my style.

Keeping in mind that while I admittedly have never considered the prospect that any one of my Facebook ‘friends’ might have an interest in my Nintendo Wii and all of the fun it entails (I would rather go for my book collection), I simply assume that if someone needs to know where I am, there exist certain technology and means by which to find me-namely cellular phones and tennis shoes.

I’m sure that a poll of college students would elicit surprising (or unsurprising, depending on whom you ask) results with regard to telling all via social networking. Like I said, it never once occurred to me that my Facebook account could be selling me out to the most determined burglar. I’ll be sure to keep it in mind.

By: Mary-Kate Kelledy

Mary-Kate Kelledy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:22:27 +0000

I cannot imagine what these people were thinking! Though one may like to think that their “friends” are true and intentions pure, it is ridiculas to assume that the information one is posting is only reachable by those close to them. It is called a social “network” for a reason. I a interested how many kidnappings have also been traceable to this divice you mentioned? If a thirteen year old girl announces she is going to be at the mall tonight, waiting for someone alone, that obviously leaves her available and in danger. IT would be interesting to see.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:47:50 +0000

I try to be extremely careful about what I put on facebook. Even though I have deleted my “friends” who I do not recognize, I still dont trust everyone. I can see how a simple facebook status like “going home for the weekend” is sending the message of nobody will be home so come rob me. People need to realize just how connected social networks are. When used for the wrong reasons it can be very dangerous.

By: Kaley Lindquist

Kaley Lindquist — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:48:04 +0000

Though I am extremely cautious about who I allow to be my friend on Facebook I am always weary about what I post. I can’t believe that people can be ignorant enough to leave their homes unprotected and then announce it to the world that they are going to be leaving. This is definitely a problem that can only be solved by awareness. Eventually there will be enough robberies, break-ins, or worse, that people will get the severity of their online statuses. With the internet it is possible for criminals to use a variety of sources to prey on families. It is the job of the parents (or the individual) to protect themselves from these criminals. Social media is a brilliant invention and so useful but it definitely has its set backs. Though it is really fun to be able to talk to friends and share your life- it can also be dangerous.

By: Amy Bierman

Amy Bierman — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:07:16 +0000

Great article! I like to think I am smarter than letting the whole world (aka Facebook) know my whereabouts. I never understood that. There are apps on Facebook that let you show where you are at a particular time. That doesn’t strike me as a smart thing to do. And I have a hard time believing that other people wouldn’t think about this as a red flag, even when you’re just sharing it with “friends”. Unfortunately though, the latest and greatest and coolest often overrules intelligence. Let’s just hope they don’t learn the hard way.

As for me, I would like to meet Bentley, but not on unfriendly terms. His size can’t hide his need for love and affection.