Social Networking websites like MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, and lot more have occupied most places of world’s top websites. Social networking websites are popular because they give people what they want. People can expand their network by making new friends or keep in touch with their old friends. They can share their thoughts, pictures, and other materials among friends which include videos and other pictures. On all aspects, social networking websites look good. They have helped people to bind together. But how safe are these social networking websites? In this post I’ll discuss on safety while using social networking websites.

Social networking websites collect quite more information than other websites where you need to register. You write about yourself especially about your age, hobbies, likes and dislikes, what you want, and others. Remember, in most cases you’re sharing all these information with people you don’t know. You are sharing your pictures and videos which may be misused. Your pictures may be used for purposes you’re not expecting. Disclosure of your address and other information may cause a life risk too. Few about murders through information available at Social Network websites have been reported. Though, these aren’t the usual case.

Now let’s talk about social networking website itself. How secure are they? Do they protect your privacy? I have found some social networking websites which sell your e-mail address to third party. Such websites are not top social networking websites though. Some websites send you fake e-mail saying you’ve been invited by your friend to join their community. Sometimes, social networking websites may even use your e-mail address to send e-mail to all your contacts recorded at your address book. So never give your e-mail address to a website which doesn’t have guaranteed privacy policy. Top social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook are unlikely to get involved in spamming and other illegal actions. Therefore, I suggest you to join a social networking websites which are popular worldwide. Don’t simply join a social networking website just because you found it.