Switched-On :: Blog

It’s bad enough that Facebook has completely taken over an entire generation’s free time, but now there’s “drama” on it. Facebook drama is about as important as that freckle on your arm so don’t even give it a second thought. The Internet has become the new talking-behind-someone’s-back, except there’s a public record of the exchange. Posting something mean on Facebook allows people to attack others without any real consequences besides hurt feelings. It can be done safely from home and is out of the schools and parent’s jurisdiction. The truth is that it is this generation’s rumor mill and the equivalent of passing around a mean note. It is unnecessary and can create even bigger problems for everyone since the speed of that harsh action can take seconds to reach a student body. Don’t do it and remember to think before you type because some misuse of Facebook can break a high school experience.

- Ruben

Are you in danger of oversharing?

These days all you hear about is Twitter and Facebook. Both are a hit with teens and even celebs. We all found out how Amanda Bynes retired from acting thanks to Twitter. She tweeted the news to everyone who is following her. It didn’t take long for the tabloids to find out. Then on Facebook we can learn everything there is to know about people and join every group possible. Facebook and Twitter can be a very dangerous thing though. People can find things out really quickly on Facebook or Twitter. It’s just a push of a few buttons and personal business is out there for the world to see. Even on Yahoo they are trying to give tips on how to make sure your personal info doesn’t get into the wrong hands like hackers. Also Facebook can be used for attacks against people. My high school had this issue and it was all over the news a couple days later. Besides that I think everyone should be careful what they put online. You never know who could be watching.

- Tatiana