| "Growing number of child molestors using MySpace to | | | | policy about adult users doing this. Yet, it's a good to |
| arrange meetings with minors""Teenage girl kidnapped | | | | know that it is available for younger teens.*2) Require |
| by older man she met on MySpace"The recent media | | | | Last Name/Email Address To Add As Friend |
| blitz regarding MySpace has snowballed in the recent | | | | Tired of getting random friend requests from |
| months. Parents, teachers and other school officials all | | | | strangers? Change this setting and users will have to |
| over the country are calling for the banning of | | | | enter either your email address or last name to be |
| MySpace. Will they succeed?No.Why not? Because | | | | able to complete the add process. **3) Hide Your |
| MySpace is free, fun... and everyone is doing it. | | | | Online Status |
| MySpace is not anymore dangerous than any school, | | | | Don't want other users to know when you're online. |
| mall, neighborhood park.Still this doesn't mean that | | | | Change this setting and the "Online Now" icon won't |
| MySpace users couldn't benefit from a little common | | | | appear next to your photo when other users see it. |
| sense while navigating through MySpace. The | | | | **4) The 'About Me' Survey |
| surprising thing is that MySpace offers tools and | | | | This popular survey is posted on many users profiles |
| options for users to take control of their profile. Many | | | | as a way to introduce yourself. It's all in fun... except for |
| users just don't know that those options exist.I've | | | | a few questions. The survey asks for your full name, |
| compiled a list of options/tips that you can use to | | | | birth place and date of birth. Do not post this |
| protect yourself on MySpace and take control of your | | | | information! Anyone viewing this information could use |
| profile.1) Private profile | | | | it to piece together your identity and find your address, |
| Yes, MySpace allows users to have a private profile. | | | | phone number, social security number, request a |
| Having a private profile means that only those users | | | | background check, even break into your email. Never |
| on your friend's list will be able to view your profile. | | | | reveal this information to anyone who you don't |
| Unfortunately, this privacy option is only available to | | | | already know.*Changes can be made under Edit |
| MySpace's younger users. That being said, some | | | | Profile - Basic Info. Read MySpace's policy regarding |
| adults simply change their age under Edit Profile-Basic | | | | this option.**Changes can be made under Account |
| Info to use this feature. Be warned -- MySpace has a | | | | Settings - Privacy Settings. |