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The Dark Side of Social Media
The down side of Social Media
Linda becomes paranoid in this article, as she speculates on the darker side of social media and how it could, in the future, “own” its users.
Conclusion
I'm not that paranoid about location information, but I do try to be careful. After all, I have family and loved ones that may be hurt if I become downright stupid about my behaviours online. In the movies, the Mafia doesn't want to hurt you to get information – they would rather hurt your family first, as you might buckle under the latter threat much easier than you would under the threat of personal harm.
So, when you think about corporations and businesses who will soon know where you are at any given time and even how much time you spend in a given location, you might realize that it wouldn't take much for other entities to learn this information as well. Although some Web gurus applaud the progress of software that displays this information, I wonder if those individuals are the same ones who jump into using any software new to the market without thinking first whether or not this software is fully developed, safe and free from malware or hacking.
What? No software is immune from malware or hacking? Maybe I'm not being so paranoid after all.
Linda Goin
Linda Goin carries an A.A. in graphic design, a B.F.A. in visual communications with a minor in business and marketing and an M.A. in American History with a minor in the Reformation. While the latter degree doesn't seem to fit with the first two educational experiences, Linda used her 25-year design expertise on archaeological digs and in the study of material culture. Now she uses her education and experiences in social media experiments.
Accolades for her work include fifteen first-place Colorado Press Association awards, numerous fine art and graphic design awards, and interviews about content development with The Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and L.A. Times.