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When I began my journey in social media I had so much fun getting to know new people. Finding new friends was quite easy because you are able to find friends who are very similar to you. Many times I would rush home to get online to see who was doing what and also to get the latest gossip.
Social Media provided a way to de-stress. After going through so many disappointments, my life now consists of people who are very encouraging and friendly. Social Media gave me the tools to grow in my personal life and bought new opportunities to be creative and professional opportunities as well.
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So, I told you about some of the good things about Social Media, now on to the bad. Social Media can be an uncertain place. A place of anxiety because of some negative comments or creepy people wanting to see or know your every move. We have so many people who watch us on platforms such as YouTube and some other sites and they start to have an obsession with you and your life.
I have seen this so many times and I have experienced it. Do you think that it is safe to post all of your pictures, videos and other personal things that are going on in your life? Of course not! We have unknowingly opened the door for the "boogie man" to come through and find out about things that will put us at risk.
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You have to be careful about posting live videos and posting pictures of where you are because there is always someone watching. Be sure to post after the events are over. Do not tell everyone on Face book where you are going or your personal family business. Never post anything regarding your kid's school or anything that would put them at risk.
I do not think that I will ever do a meet and greet because it opens up the door for someone who is mentally unstable to have contact with me. Keep yourself safe at all times. Keep cameras on the inside and outside of your home. Wear a personal alarm system and get one for your children.
Make sure to get a home alarm system. They do not cost that much these days. Take notice if you see any suspicious activity online and around your home. Check out your surroundings at stores and at the mall. Do you see the same person showing up at different places? Or unusual visitors coming to your house uninvited? Document any and all threats that you get online and contact the police.
Put your family first!
Image courtesy of Pixabay
When I began my journey in social media I had so much fun getting to know new people. Finding new friends was quite easy because you are able to find friends who are very similar to you. Many times I would rush home to get online to see who was doing what and also to get the latest gossip.
Social Media provided a way to de-stress. After going through so many disappointments, my life now consists of people who are very encouraging and friendly. Social Media gave me the tools to grow in my personal life and bought new opportunities to be creative and professional opportunities as well.
Image of the person in hoodie courtesy of PixabaySo, I told you about some of the good things about Social Media, now on to the bad. Social Media can be an uncertain place. A place of anxiety because of some negative comments or creepy people wanting to see or know your every move. We have so many people who watch us on platforms such as YouTube and some other sites and they start to have an obsession with you and your life.
I have seen this so many times and I have experienced it. Do you think that it is safe to post all of your pictures, videos and other personal things that are going on in your life? Of course not! We have unknowingly opened the door for the "boogie man" to come through and find out about things that will put us at risk.
Image of dog, courtesy of Pixabay
You have to be careful about posting live videos and posting pictures of where you are because there is always someone watching. Be sure to post after the events are over. Do not tell everyone on Face book where you are going or your personal family business. Never post anything regarding your kid's school or anything that would put them at risk.
I do not think that I will ever do a meet and greet because it opens up the door for someone who is mentally unstable to have contact with me. Keep yourself safe at all times. Keep cameras on the inside and outside of your home. Wear a personal alarm system and get one for your children.
Make sure to get a home alarm system. They do not cost that much these days. Take notice if you see any suspicious activity online and around your home. Check out your surroundings at stores and at the mall. Do you see the same person showing up at different places? Or unusual visitors coming to your house uninvited? Document any and all threats that you get online and contact the police.
Put your family first!
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