Beth Newman--Reaction to Flickr Perversion

I am not surprised at what happened to the girl's favorite photos. We hear of things like this happening everyday in the news. I have answered the following questions:

1. Parents must be aware that what their kids are posting may not just be viewed by their friends and people they know but by many undersirable people. Without being aware of it, these people may be teachers, policemen, and other parents. In other words, they may be total strangers or people you know but you are not aware of their unacceptable behaviors. Once something is posted on the Internet, no one knows where it can land.

2. The benefits of an open reality is for greater socialization and to be included in happenings. Another benefit may be for purposes of publicity and advertising. If the individual is involved in a personal way with the openess, then the risk is far greater than the benefit. If a business is concerned and the viewing is for promotional purposes exclusively, then the benefit may be greater since less risk is involved.

3. Precautions that should be taken would be to block sites and only post things if you know where they are going. You must know the recipients and know the people who have access to your postings.