Why are people so scared to give out to much personal information on the internet or phone?
462998
you can talk? you don't even have an avatar!!! You are more afraid than anybody!
219059
It's like most of the rest of the internet:  it, itself isn't necessarily safe or unsafe.  it's how you use it.  Don't give out personal information or post photographs in places people can use to find you (like in front of your house).  Don't go meet strangers or invite them over.  Don't even give out your favorite email address if it has too much information in it (name of your school/business with your full name).\n\nIf you're asking whether or not it's safe for your kids, then the answer is "no."  Kids tend to be too trusting on the internet and feel safer than they really are.
517510
I wouldn't want to use my real name. With so much technology out there, it's frightening to think what someone could do with info even as small as your name.
627020
It was to stop you hearing sensitive information like addresses, phone numbers, slander and so on....\nAnd yes it is annoying!!
320303
People will tell you anything on the net and unless you actually meet them and discover who they really are then you shouldn't worry. I've said this time and time again be your own best friend, that way you won't get hurt.
1185453
I think people think it is ok to lie about people on the net because it is an annonymous form of communication.  When people are not known, they feel free to say anything about anyone, true or false.  People will say things they never would in person.  It is a shame.
432324
I think it depends on the personal settings they have. You can choose not to have contact details visible I think.
90049
You should listen to your mom.  Never give out personal info on the web.  There are a lot of predators out there and its a really scary thing for parents and kids.
628987
mostly because they can stay anonymous. it is easy to be hurtful when there are no repercussions. their jerk side takes over and they show their ass.
493036
Because of anonymity. Also because of ignorance. Sometimes people say mean/rude things on the Internet to get a 'rise' or reaction out of it, that's what they live for. Some of them are kids who think it's cool or gives them power to be nasty. And there are people who do it because they ARE hate-filled and they figure the Internet is somewhere where they can say hateful things and not get their butts in trouble, or not be physically harmed by those they hate.
184361
the reason why it appeals to so many people is that everything on there is FREE--music, membership, blogs, page, HTML, etc. and they can make friends.  It brainwashes idiots so much that they give out too much personal info and crap so somebody can go rape them!  It's crazy, not good, especially if you're a girl.
314556
It is fine as long as you are careful about what and how much information you put up on the site. Most people put a lot of information about themselves and they can become targets for the people your Mama warned you about! I use an avatar type picture and I have put very little information about myself up on the site. I primarily use it as a way to keep in touch with my friends around the world and my family around the States. \n\n@--->---
941864
i really dont think it's very nice of you to give out all this personal info about someone... it can be dangerous... I'd be pissed off if someone was looking for me and they displayed all this personal info. Be considerate! people are stealling people's i dentity everyday. You just possibly helped promote another theft... you should be ashamed
523647
Its totally illegal.Why are people really so interested in other peoples activities. Simply no privacy! We have our personal issues, personal emotional exchanges and what? another person is listening! Do you think this is good! No its totally a devilish thing to do! They think they are wise guys, but are they really!
168702
dude thats why they have private numbers so people on the internet dont get their number and stalk them weird .....
1181204
While adults may want to do 'something" with you, whether they do or not is completely up to you.  So never give your name, address, phone number or other information that could personally identify you to the legions of freaks on-line.  Be smart and you can be safe.
223842
They are NOT all liars and gross. I have a myspace profile, and so do a lot of my friends and family. Yes, there are some creeps out there who use it to get to children and such, but not everyone there does that. There are ways to make it safe and private, so that only the people you know can contact you or view your profile. You just have to be careful.