The New York Times released an article stating that parents will now be able to monitor a child's MySpace account. Follow this link, http://www.weblogg-ed.com/, to Will Richardson's Blog and then click on the first post of the blog. Read what one technology expert has to say about this new development.
If you have a MySpace account, did you and your parents discuss how to be safe while online?
Do you think the age limit to have a MySpace account should be raised from 14 to 16?
Feel free to leave any other comments you may have about this issue.
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I have a myspace account and my mom and dad check mine almost once a month to tell them if I'm talking to people I'm not suppose to. I also don't think the age should not be raised to 16 because alot of kids have a myspace and they should know who they are supposed to talk to, if not the parents should delete the myspace.
I do not have a MySpace, but I asked my parents for one, and they said that on MySpace, you give out too much information about yourself, and it would be easy for anyone to find out about you and maybe kidnap you. I dont think it matters what the age limit should be because everyone lies about their age. Some people put that their 18 or something and they are 12 or 13 years old.
I don't have a Myspace account but I do play other games on the internet that interact with others. I was raised to be safe and folllow my parents rules and they do tell me about internet safety. I think the age shouldn't change because everyone has feelings and would like to blog also.
NO!!! I have been waiting and still is waiting to be 14! I cant't get a MySpace until I am 14. I am not going to lie about my age. That's is against the law. The age should stay 14!!!!!
I dont think is right because sometimes myspace can be used to find friends who have maybe the same problems as you or other reasons that are sometimes private, even for parents. Plus tons of kids say their 20-100 years old on myspace so many accounts would not get this update. (my myspace says im 23)
Sometimes even myspace can be a way to express yourself with picture and layouts and songs.
no,i dont think the age limit should be raised from 14 to 16,it should be up to the parents whter or not their children can use it.
yes i do have one and yes thay did
discuss safety online.i think the myspace monitoring system is a good idea
Well I don't have a MySpace account but the age should be raised from 14 to 16 because why would you want to share personal info with people who you don't even know. People will still lie about their age to get in even if they do raise to age requirment. Kids will probaly not want there parents to be able to read there posts because somethings to them are personal and somethings they just don't want their parents to know about.
That would be good to install that program because you dont need to put to much information about where you live on your myspace. I dont even have a myspace -.-
One day I was bored at my friend's house and we decided we wanted a MySpace, not a serious one; it was a mock. I didn't talk to my mom about it because I decided it wasn't important. I don't think raising the age will change anything because no one puts their real age, to be honest I think it's stupid that they are worrying about the age limit or whatever.
I do not have a Myspace account, but if I did me and my parents would discuss it. I think that if you are 13 or 12 you should be ableto get one, but I don't think that people over the age of 16 should have an account. I think that Myspaces can be dangerous if you give information and make it public. If you make it private with not a lot of information I think it would be fine.
I dont personaly have a myspace account, but my parents do and i think its alright. I dont think that they shoud change the age limit on myspace because its only a danger to people if they put themselves in the danger.If your parents dont like myspace then you shouldnt do it, but if its ok with them feel free to do it.
YES IDO HAVE A MYSPACE ACCOUNT AND MY PARENTS AND I DID DISCUSS HOW UN SAFE IT IS AND SAFE IT IS.I THINK THAT THE AGE LIMIT DOESNT MATTER BECAUSE PEOPLE NEVER PUT THERE REALA AGE AND THEY SAY THERE EITHER 40 OR 50 SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE A MYSPACE THEY REALLY COULD CARE LESS THAT THRER NOT OLD ENOUGH ALL THEY DO IS PUT A FALSE AGE.
I do not have a myspace yet but in getting one. My parents have talked to me about it. No I dont think the age should be changed to 16 but it really doesnt matter that much becuase kids lie about there age all the time.
I don't think that the age limit should be raised because all that means is that people will have to lie a higher age. It is not going to change anything about who is getting a myspace account. I don't have a myspace.
I do not have a MySpace account but my mom has told me not to put my fullname or adress on the internet.I I don't know if the age limit should be raised.
I do not have a myspace account. I do not think the age should be hired. If you were to hire the age limit people would just lie about there age. The people on myspace just need to be safe.
I do not have a MySpace because my parents said I could not have one because it is to dangerous. I think the new software is great because a lot of people lie about their age just to be able to register and get a MySpace. I do not think you should put your location because there have been so many kiddnapping cases that have happened because of teenage girls putting their school and friends first and last names and where they live. I think the age should be raised to 16 and enforced because the younger you are, they less you know how to handle situations where you get an email from a stranger that acts like he knows you and how to tell someone and be safe about it.
My parents told me not to put anything really personal like my address or something like that and they told me to allow only people that I know to view my profile. I don't think the age limit should be changed to 16 because people are going to continue to lie about their age to get a profile. So it wouldn't make much sense unless they find someway to find out if you are lying. But I don't think that will happen.
I think that it would be a good thing and it won't bother me like it will bother some because my mom has sceen my profile many times. I do have a myspace and yes me and my parents did talk about being safe while online. No, I do not think that the age should be raised from 14 to 16 for the site because people are just going to lie about their ages just like they do now. I hope that the site is not deleted because it is a great way and a very fun way to interact with our friends.
Me and my parents did talk about how to be safe on the internet. I think the age limit should not be raised to 16. If they do raise the age limit people will say they are the age just to get on. Kids do not tell the truth about their myspace already.
My mom mentioned one time about how to be safe on Myspace and on the internet in general but we didn't go into a long discussion about it. The age limit on Myspace right now is perfect in my opinion because kids around the age 14 know your supposed to be safe when your on the internet and Myspace and they know how to be safe. Most kids are aware of the people on the internet and how your really never safe on it.
I do not have a MySpace account, but when I got my screen name a while ago they talked about how to be safe. I do not think that it matters if they change it or not. I know that lots of people have a MySpace account and when they had to fill out info. they would just put in a fake age. I do not think that MySpace is a big problem as long as people do not put out any personal info. I think that they are really cool if they are used in the right way.
My parents and I never discussed it, but they did tell me not to put my last name/city where the public can see it, etc.
I don't think the age limit should be raised. First off, it won't do any good, people will just put that they are 16. Secondly, age doesn't always tell the level of maturity and sense that a person has. Adults sometimes take us to be less smarter than we actually are. Teachers know how smart we are, because they deal with us almost every day, but parents, they generally have 2 kids, and those 2 kids might just judge how smart you think other kids their age are.
If I were a parent and had a 13 year old kid, I would discuss to him about keeping privacy on the web, and the consequences that could happen if you don't keep your privacy.
I know people who change their name completely on MySpace, making it almost impossible to tell who they are. Also, for cities, I made it something near where I live, so friends would know it was me, but people who don't know me won't be able to find me. For example, instead of my city, I put "Birmingham."
If you get a MySpace, you should be well aware that you're taking the risk of being harmed by someone else, someone you might not even know. If you just remember not to make any private info public, and you shouldn't be harmed in any way.
I do think that the age should be raised because there are sick people out in the world and kids sometimes think that they are talking to one of there friends, but there not they are talking to a sick person and they are telling them all this stuff and that can get them to get them to do bad things. I hope that they can get the site blocked and it can be safter.
first of all i and my oarents did take the time to learn and talk about how to be safe. i do not think that the age limit should be changed it is that persons own responsibility.
I do have a myspace and my parents and my older sister and brother talked about how to be safe. I go both ways . The reason why I think it should be changed to 16 is because when you are 16 years old are more mature then someone who is 14. The reason I think it should stay at the age limit it is now is because if a parent allows a 14 year old then they know that they would be safe and careful and would know what to do and what not to do.
I do have a myspace and my parents and my older sister and brother talked about how to be safe. I go both ways . The reason why I think it should be changed to 16 is because when you are 16 years old are more mature then someone who is 14. The reason I think it should stay at the age limit it is now is because if a parent allows a 14 year old then they know that they would be safe and careful and would know what to do and what not to do.
I have a Myspace account, and my parents know about it, and both my parents check over it to make sure that I dont have anything too personnel, and I use a fake name, fake city, and basically fake everything except for pictures and all that. My account is also private and I think that I am very well protected. I think that the software is good if you are worried about what your child looks at but honestly if you cant see their profile then their isnt a point to it. The kids could be posting bad comments and if the parents cant see that, whats the point? I dont think that the age limit should be raised. I think that its not Myspace's fault that the other people are using it wrong.
I don't think the age should be raised; however, I do think that parents and teachers must continue to talk with children about the advantages and disadvantages of myspace. Myspace and other social networking sites are a reality and we must learn how to appropriately use them for good purposes: to connect with friends, to share information, to learn from others. I think that parents should not only talk with their children about internet safety, but they should monitor their children's internet activity. As parents, however, we must also teach children responsible internet behavior because one day they will be adults and will need to make responsible decisions independent of their parents.
Justin
I agree. What your parents do is great. I believe that if they shouldn't raise the age because online preators can still get to the 16 year olds.
Hey Reed I think your right but people should be more careful on Myspace.
Jameson-- I think the monitering is a good idea too, it would help make sure kids don't put things on their profile that could lead people to them.
Annie, I agree with you 100%. Kids would just lie about their age to get a myspace. They do it any way today and raising the age would not help. No matter what they do kids are just going to lie.
I agree with Reed Myspace is fun and you can talk to your friends.
I agree with you Tyalor the age should bot be raised, because people who do want a myspace are aiting to get one. It would not be fare to the person who are waiting to get one.
Thats another way to think about it Reed! Good Job Reed! I agree with you!
I agree with Park. My parents teach me to be safe on the Internet and tell me not to talk to people I don't know.
I am responding to Reed. I think that Reed is right because people who arent old enough should still be able to play.
I think Meredith is right because it wouldn't matter what the age limit is people would lie.
Merideth
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I agree with you and my parents said the same thing. You are right people do give away to much info and people lie about their age.
I agree with you park, the age shouldn't be raised. You should be at least the age of 16 to have one.
Yes, I agree with Christian and he said about the same thing that I said and if only the people you know can look at your profile like mine and many other peoples are then its up to.
Hey Park! even though myspace can be a little dangerous certain people who know how to be safe can make the myspace expeirence better with the ability to make your myspace private, or they have to know your last name to send a friend request.... BYE!
Taylor, that is a very good point! I agree that if they already lied about their age then they would probably lie again!
I do have a myspace and my parents know about it. My mom knows every friend that i have on there and she finds her own way of monitoring it. The age limit should stay the same. Kids 14 years of age are usually responsible enough to have that kind of prrivelage.
[JUSTIN]i think it is good that your parenst check your myspace monthly,and i agree with you that the age shouldn't be raised.
I agree with you David. The age raise from 14 to 16 wont change anything. people will still lie about there age so it doesent matter if they change it.
i am writing to jameson.i tottally agree with you . i think that the age shokul d be up to the parents.
Meredith I do agree with you about that the age limit doesn't matter because people do lie about their age.
MARIA I DONT AGREE WITH YOU BECASUE U TOOK MY SPACE LIKE IT WASNT BIG DEAL AND IT RELLLY IS AND YOU DONT EVN NOW IT.
Jameson, I agree with you. I hope one day to have one. But there is people would lie about there age. shame ,shame on them.
I agree with you christian my parentd told me the same thing
Bradley,
I can't believe you have to be 14 to have a MySpace, I don't think it's a good idea to put your real age on MySpace. Being 14 doesn't exactly mean that you are officially old enough to know how to safely surf the web, it just means you're older.
Dr.Freeman,
I agree with your comment. I also do not think that the age for Myspace should not be raised. My Parents talk to me alot about the correct behavior and how I should create my page. I also do agree with you on the fact that we as children should be allowed to have one, because it allows us to talk to our friends in a creative and fun way. However I can understand a parent being upset if a child uses it badly.
-Jessica
Reed I don't agree with you because you could think you are talking to someone who has the same problem as you but you really aren't
I do not have a MySpace because my parents said that it is not safe. Plus, it is boring just to sit at the computer all day and lie about yourself just to make others think that you are cool. Raising the limit to 16 would not do anything because people would just lie again. People have gotten kidnapped from leaving to much information.
Justin
Good job not talking to bad people
Alex
I agree with you on some of your points. I think that kids do not want their parents to see everything that they have on their account because some people don't want their parents to know what they talk or do at school. I do not think that they should raise the age limit. It won't make a differance.
Meredith I agree with you that myspace is very dangerous. It is true that many teenagers have been kidnapped and people lie about themselves.
I am impressed with the thoughtful comments each of you made.
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