Xtranormal Video Script - Facebook

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Facebook is the 2nd most used website in the world with over 400 million accounts. Not only that but it is linked to thousands of external websites which allow you to like articles. People use them to socialize and to keep up to date and in touch with family and friends. But there have been huge issues and controversy surrounding it as its popularity has increased. Professor Arnold Geller is here with us to tell us his passionate views against Facebook and it’s problems.

So Professor, what are the problems with Facebook?

To start with there is a complete lack of security. All good information and personal details are exposed. You can find out almost everything about people that they share. This is dangerous for more vulnerable people such as children. Because its on the internet as when, regardless of if you delete it they will always be a hard copy. This is especially bad for photo’s you’ve accidentally uploaded or if you want to delete your account it’s very difficult. With hardly any privacy you are at risk. People can post information about themselves, but this puts them at risk. A recent case in a national newspaper reported a year old had had her identity stolen on Facebook. A women set up an email + Facebook account in her name, stole and edited pictures of her on the internet, and added all her friends and family. She started a 17 month affair with a man and claimed to be the mother of her child. She was found out when the man tried to meet the unsuspecting real Carolyn. The women turned out just to be a gan who’s dedication accounts spiraled out of control. But if this  is what someone with no harmful motives can cause, imagine those who want to cause harm do.

Another example is the girl who advertised a house party on Facebook and had 21,000 people confirm they were coming

Another big issue has been cyber-bullying. Many people, particularly then, have suffered due to severe abuse being sent over Facebook. Although Facebook takes steps to prevent it, it is impossible to monitor and we often stories in the news when it gets out of hand. People have lost their jobs through employers seeing inappropriate pictures or profiles. Overall Facebook is very dangerous if the wrong people use it for the wrong reasons which is why it is controversial.

Thank you. That was Professor Arnold Geller telling us of the problems with Facebook.