Facebook vs. MySpace

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My friend says that Facebook is a lot better than MySpace -- less dangerous anyway. What's the difference.
Last Post Jul 27, 2006 5:29 AM by: joedale
joedale
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From: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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Re: Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 27, 2006 5:29 AM
Hi,

We have just been having a discussion about internet safety and social networking sites such as Bebo and MySpace on my blog - www.joedale.typepad.com.

Here is the link:
http://joedale.typepad.com/integrating_ict_into_the_/2006/07/the_kids_are_do.html#comment-20202832

Best wishes

Joe
Katherine
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Re: Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 26, 2006 12:00 PM
My high school and the other schools in the area provide email accounts, but I'm not sure how widespread it is overall.
socialshield
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Re: Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 25, 2006 11:35 PM
I know some high schools assign email addresses now. Is this becoming standard or only available at select high schools?

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Katherine
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Re: Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 25, 2006 7:02 PM
As a college student with both Facebook and Myspace, I'd have to say that Facebook is far more secure. Only your friends and people from your school can see your profile, and it's very easy to limit access to specific pieces of information. I like the site because there's a certain authenticity that comes with this added security. The requirement that members use real names and email addresses means that you always know who you're talking to. It's a lot harder to decieve someone using Facebook. Hope this helps!
Larry
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Re: Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 24, 2006 10:44 PM
Although now open to high school and some business users, Facebook got its start and largely still is a community for college students. One big difference between it and MySpace is that Facebook requires authentication. You can't get in unless you have a .edu (college) account or a registered corporate email address. High school students must be invited in by other students from their school. This system is far from perfect but it does tend to restrict who can get in.

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Johnny
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Facebook vs. MySpace

Jul 24, 2006 10:35 PM
My friend says that Facebook is a lot better than MySpace -- less dangerous anyway. What's the difference.