Virginia Tech Police Department
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Is It Too Much?
It is okay to put "18 years
old", but 04/22/85 is way too much information. Although the normal uses
of these websites are fun ways to meet people, too much information makes it
way to easy to attract unwanted people. Not every who has an .edu is a
student! Don't put a phone number, but put an area code if you want
others to know your region. By combining things like Google, VT.edu,
AnyWho, etc., with certain information a person can get a map to your door!
Privacy
NOTHING IS PRIVATE ON THE WEB! If one
computer can see it, ALL computers can see it.
Vague
Vague
Putting your major may be okay, but NEVER your class schedule.
Threats
Threats
If someone threatens you online, save the
conversation and then report it to the police. 1.4 million men and women
are stalked annually. The internet opens that situation up to the entire
world. It is possible to be stalked from anywhere, and then the
perpetrator is given everything he/she needs to come to you.
Computer Harassment
Computer Harassment
For more information on
Computer Harassment and CyberStalking, check out the Virginia Tech Women's
Center page on it by clicking
here.
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WebmasterLast updated November 14, 2007
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