With all these social network sites appearing, its easy to visualize how simple it would be to track a person down. I once read of a school of thought that suggested that each person is separated by no more than six degrees from each other person on earth. The idea implies that we are in fact living in a very small world. Assuming this is true, we could also assume that social networking sites bring us closer by a few degrees to anyone around the world even if we are not connected to them by affinity. Technically, we are affiliated to everyone in our social network, be it physical or online. If so, are we actually putting ourselves in danger by exposing us to the harmful elements that society has to offer?
There is no question that the more we make personal information public, the more vulnerable we become. When people could hide behind profiles and fake pictures, it is much more possible for these people to manipulate others. Apparently, people choose to ignore the risks involved in social networking sites. In doing so, it is important that we observe the same precautions as we do in our own physical social networks. Who knows, we may well be less than six degrees away from our potential murderer.
There is no question that the more we make personal information public, the more vulnerable we become. When people could hide behind profiles and fake pictures, it is much more possible for these people to manipulate others. Apparently, people choose to ignore the risks involved in social networking sites. In doing so, it is important that we observe the same precautions as we do in our own physical social networks. Who knows, we may well be less than six degrees away from our potential murderer.
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