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'''MySpace''' is an online social networking web site which allows users to create custom profiles, write diaries (commonly know as [[blog]]s), and upload photos and videos. It became popular among people in the music industry as a way to build a fanbase and promote their music. As of March 2007, over 130 Million people use MySpace.
'''MySpace''' is an online social networking web site which allows users to create custom profiles, write diaries (commonly know as [[blog]]s), and upload photos and videos. It became popular among people in the music industry as a way to build a fanbase and promote their music. As of March 2007, over 130 Million people use MySpace.
==Criticism==
==Criticism==
*Many adults have criticized MySpace as being a hotbed for pedophiles and other undesirable users.
*Many adults have criticized MySpace as being a hotbed for [[pedophile]]s and other undesirable users.
*Many users do not know how much or how little information to put online, sometimes causing them to put far too much personal information online, where anyone can read it. <ref>[http://www.csoonline.com.au/index.php/id;1561163121;fp;16;fpid;0 "Mr. Safety keeps watch on MySpace security"]</ref>
*Many users do not know how much or how little information to put online, sometimes causing them to put far too much personal information online, where anyone can read it. <ref>[http://www.csoonline.com.au/index.php/id;1561163121;fp;16;fpid;0 "Mr. Safety keeps watch on MySpace security"]</ref>
* Some employers have begun to research prospective employees by browsing their MySpace sites, possibly affecting their chance at being hired. <ref>[http://www.bju.edu/collegian/index.php?issue=104&article=1084 Facebook, MySpace impact employee hiring], The Collegian Staff, Bob Jones University, Accessed October 30, 2008</ref>
* Some employers have begun to research prospective employees by browsing their MySpace sites, possibly affecting their chance at being hired. <ref>[http://www.bju.edu/collegian/index.php?issue=104&article=1084 Facebook, MySpace impact employee hiring], The Collegian Staff, Bob Jones University, Accessed October 30, 2008</ref>