Safety Tips for Using Facebook

The Internet is an exciting way of being globally connected to the world. You can do various things on the Internet at just a click of a button. Other than electronic shopping, one of the most popular reasons why people need the web is because of social networking sites.

They are a new trend in the market, and almost everyone who owns or has access to a computer and the Internet, is a member of a social networking site. It is the best way to stay connected with friends and distant peers without taking the pains of calling or meeting them everyday.

When you talk about social networking sites, one name comes to mind and that is Facebook. Sure, there are many more social networking websites in the market, but Facebook is the most popular, and today we are going to discuss some safety tips to remember while using Facebook.

It's the most popular social networking site in the world. Period. More than 250 million people log in daily on Facebook, and the site boasts a membership of over 600 million.

Though the site is the best platform for people to meet, interact, share photos and experiences, it's also a good platform for anti-social elements who hack other people's account and try to cause harm.

Facebook users often share personal information through chatting and post information on each others walls, which can create a lot of problems if seen by a mischief maker. This makes it very essential that you be aware of some safety norms while using Facebook.

Most of us share pictures and information on our profile, but it's very important to make sure that no outsider can view what you upload on your profile. Facebook's default setting allows people who are not your friends to view your information. Make sure you only allow your friends to see all the pictures and videos you post. All your other settings should also be set as 'Friends Only'.

The main purpose of Facebook is to make sure that you, as a member, stay connected with all your friends and peers. However, accepting every friend request you get is foolishness.

There have been many cases where sex offenders, potential kidnappers, and even private investigators have created fake accounts to gain access through your information. As soon as you accept their friend request they start tampering with your account. Keep your Friends List as close knitted as possible.

Make sure you don't fill up your personal information on the Facebook page. Updating your birthday is also a matter of concern, the more information you add about yourself the more easy it is going to get for someone to use your account for wrong purposes. Don't fill in your phone numbers, addresses or even birthdays.

Leaving your Facebook account open on a public computer is like leaving your cell phone in a public place. Anyone can sit and start updating posts to your wall, customize site settings, and even type something which may later lead to conflicts. Always sign out of your account.

The world is filled with child molesters and kidnappers, therefore I would suggest not to post your child's pictures on Facebook. Make sure your kids don't get entangled in this Facebook madness. Their photos can also be used for commercial purposes.

Before posting anything on the wall, think twice. Do not go on posting your late night extravaganzas and which hot chick you hooked up with last night. Almost everything you post on a Facebook wall can be seen by all the members of your "Friends List". If you really need to share your details with your friends and colleagues do it on email. Don't be a laughing joke on the Internet.

Hope this article on safety tips for using Facebook was helpful to you. By following such simple tips you will help Facebook be a much better and safer place for its various users.