thesis: The individuals using social networking sites have the responsibility to know the risks of posting information online, realize there can be severe consequences for exposing private files and protect themselves from getting into harmful situations through online friends. Many would argue that it is someone's personal choice whether or not they pay attention to the problems associated with social networking sites, because it is up to them to make the judgement if they are posting something they would be willing to show a boss. If people choose to stay close minded and neglect the fact that dressing in racy clothing or promoting drugs or alcohol can risk their whole career beyond one job. The goal is to help people acknowledge their mistakes before their lives get completely ruined.
sentence outline:
Intro- (thesis listed above)
Support 1- know the risks of posting information online
police, employment, family, complete strangers may be able to see information and forward it to others. Also, people you would consider acquaintances can be able to access things threw a news feed like, "vacation", "out for the weekend" or another message that is exposing personal information.
Support 2- severe consequences of exposing private files. whether it is pictures, documents, videos or links, once posted on a social networking website, it is guaranteed that someone will see it. one has to keep in mind that an album containing images from a wild night in vegas wont be as entertaining to a boss or head of the company. Also, it could potentially ruin a reputation if you are the executive or owner of an establishment. Teenagers are also susceptible to posting images that could prevent them from getting into a college or even graduating high school.
Support 3- protecting themselves from getting into harmful situations with online friends. Not only do cops pose as teenagers or young adults, so do pedophiles, other kids and even parents. It is never safe to expose information about your whereabouts or even a phone number. Information travels fast through the internet and you could post something as harmful as "going to the mall with so and so at a certain time" and it might seem shocking, but someone could easily be waiting for you there.
Support 4- there are many high powered people who have had to learn from their mistakes of getting involved with sites like Facebook that destroyed their careers. The urgency to post everything that happens ones life, and the constant need to document events through pictures and video are really starting to take a turn for the worst. having an account on one of these websites is a reflection of who you are representing. The smallest things can change the worlds opinion of you.
Conclusion- Nothing is kept a secret anymore and most people are oblivious to this fact. Although social networking sites have helped expose crimes, gang activity, and potential abuse victims, it is also exposing phone numbers, explicit images and inappropriate conversations between young adults. entering the work force and leaving behind high school, people need clean up their acts and realize once you click "send", "enter", "accept" their is no turning back.
^ I think I need to narrow down my topic to an age group
Suggestions would be great!
Hi Gabi, excellent topic 1
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if you should narrow down to a specific age group especially because we are allresponsible for what we post regardless of our age ...I think the severity of what could happen in the future might be less understood by the younger folks but the general idea applies to every one. I have definately heard of employers checking Utube and face book for potential incriminating evidence and think it is important for people to know that this might be something of the norm as time goes on.
Nice job
Good job, Gabi. You definitely could narrow this down if you feel like you have too much information to work with right now, but you certainly don't have to. From what I see here, it would be a matter of deciding if you want to focus on teens or adults. I think they work together well, though. I would definitely keep the workplace issues and the consequences that some people might not be aware of. That really gives your point a different edge. Your areas of support are very strong and it looks like you will have plenty of information. Your thesis is definitely there - but I would work with the statement that you have as the other side and blend it into your point of view - so that it is clear what you are arguing and why it is an important issue. Right now, that is the only spot where things are a bit confusing. I look forward to reading this. I think it's really timely and important.
ReplyDeletei really like what you are focusing on and it wil be a very easy for people to relate to this topic can also a eye opener to people who dont realize the seriousness of such actions
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