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Come to think of it, almost every myspace user does this, not just young people
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==Concerns==
 
==Concerns==
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* As with all social networking websites, there is concern with users' privacy.  Many users (younger ones in particular) upload personal information making them more vulnerable to phishing attacks and stalking.
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* As with all social networking websites, there is concern with users' privacy.  Many users display personal information, such as where they live and pictures of themselves. This makes them more vulnerable to phishing attacks and stalking.
 
* Some universities have begun to use students' pages to investigate underage drinking and other violations of university policy.<ref> [http://en.allexperts.com/e/f/fa/facebook.htm]</ref>
 
* Some universities have begun to use students' pages to investigate underage drinking and other violations of university policy.<ref> [http://en.allexperts.com/e/f/fa/facebook.htm]</ref>
 
* Some employers have begun to research prospective employees by browsing their Facebook 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 Facebook 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>
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