The Dangers of Blogging...

As common as blogging is nowadays, this technology can potentially exhibit numerous dangers. Some of these possible dangers include: the release of personal information to the public, the use of blog-sites as homes for cyber-bullying or hate-groups, and online interaction with people who are not who they seem they are (ex. - sexual predators). I personally believe that all of these concerns are legitimate matters to discuss. An article by USA Today writes about a very interesting danger of blogging - its large effect on the future. In this article, I read that if you were to hypothetically apply for a job, the employer could perform a background check, and your blog-sites will appear. If any vulgar or unethical information is discovered on your site, then the employer has every right to not employ you. A danger that was not emphasized in the three articles that I read is the potential social embarassment and humiliation that occurs as a result of some social blogs. Teenagers that use this innovative technology should keep in mind that the information posted on the internet can not only be viewed by your friends, but it can be viewed by millions across the globe.


Matt's 3 Blogging Rules.....

• Do not reveal any personal information (ex. - phone number, address, last name) that you would not normally reveal to any stranger.....
• Be careful what you blog, because, as I stated earlier, your profile could come back to haunt you in the future.....
• Do not plagiarize other people's work - This action is illegal by law.