MySpace Issues Amber Alert
Posted February 20th, 2007 by Scott
Last month the social networking giant MySpace agreed to take part in an initiative with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The community will issue Amber alerts to users in the area where the child went missing. The alert will appear in a text box on the login screen for members who are registered with the same zip code as where the child was last seen. In addition to the alert, users will be able to view a photo of the child as well as the suspected kidnapper.
Government officials have taken a leap into using social networks like MySpace to help gather information in order to make arrests. Sites like Politicopia have been created for people to actually participate in government conversations and business. I think everyone should have their hand in on lawmaking. This social network empowers the public to do just that.
As helpful as social networks may be, it is important to share the risks and safety tips behind them. If you are interested in some of the best practices for social networking for teens and tweens check out this site.
