Viewing entries tagged with 'social network'
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Nov 28, '12
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Privacy Policy More Visible on Facebook
Good news for Facebook users! Facebook is now presenting some information about their privacy policies up front when new users sign up. New users are given information on how to set their privacy settings and include settings for Timeline as part of the registration process. They are also informed about how Facebook apps and games can access their data. -
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Nov 26, '12
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Wanna go to College? Know This About Your Social Media Profile
Teens: it’s important to be cautious about things you post online. You never know who’s watching.
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Nov 20, '12
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Sep 28, '12
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Facebook is Helping Prevent Suicide
Facebook has announced a new feature that allows users to notify Facebook when friends post potentially suicidal content. Facebook will then send an email to the individual, encouraging them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or to start a chat session with a crisis worker. U. S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin stated that “the latest research shows that suicide is preventable, suicidal behaviors are treatable, and the support of families, friends, and colleagues are critical protective factors. Suicide prevention needs to be addressed in the comprehensive, coordinated way outlined in the national strategy.”
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Sep 7, '12
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Facebook Killer Jailed for 21 Years
A story broke last week about a 22-year-old man pleading guilty to killing an 18-year-old girl he met on Facebook.
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Wed
Sep 5, '12
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More Than Just a Pornography Filter
Most of our customers buy Net Nanny to block inappropriate content. However, one mother wrote to us about her experience with the product and how it changed based on day-to-day challenges.
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Aug 31, '12
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Safe Social Networks for Kids
With Facebook becoming an integral part of most adults' and teenagers' lives, it's only natural that the younger generation wants to join in too. However, Facebook is only for people 13 years old and older, and rightfully so, for several safety reasons.
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Aug 15, '12
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Seriously, That's Too Much Information!
Last week on our Facebook Community page, we shared a statistic that almost a third of teens post their cell phone number online. Our intention was to bring the issue to the forefront—that too much personal information is posted online by kids.
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Aug 14, '12
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Social Media for the Parentally-Minded
As the makers of the leading parental control software Net Nanny, everything we do is intended to help parents protect their children online. As such, we work to provide as much valuable information as possible to keep you in the know and in control of your child's online habits.
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Jun 29, '12
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Miiverse To Offer Clean Content
Have you heard of Miiverse? It's Nintendo's take on social networking. Nintendo seeks to create a “family-friendly environment” so that you'll feel free to let your family dive into this new universe.
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