Online turned Real Life Harassment

[TaranTatsuuchi]

I don't use my rl info online.
I was taught that way....


But now a days people are encouraged, or in some cases required by tos, to use your real info.

I know better than that.
But many don't.

[raela]

I remember in school, there were lots of warnings of never everrr giving out aaaany personal information, including first name, because then the bad people will find you a do terrible things. That was ridiculous. That level of paranoia was unnecessary.

Jumping too quick into exchanging personal details is bad, but I don't have a problem meeting people from the internet. I've met more than 10 friends over the years, whether it be local, driving a few hours to them, them flying to me, or even me flying to another country to them. I've had an easier time making friends online, so why not meet up eventually? Hell, I found out about the job I have now from a person I knew online..

But I feel like with apps like Tinder becoming so popular, internet stranger danger isn't as much of a worry now to the general public. There are bad people that live close, too, so sticking local won't necessarily protect you from stalkers and the like.

[Ilan]

I guess it just boggles my mind that people openly share personal/sensitive information so freely. The importance of protecting your private information and not just handing it out isn't a new concept; I was aware of this since I was old enough to get onto the Internet (so sometime in the 90s). But there does seem to be a lack of common sense in people, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised....

Well we could blame the day and age of social media for it since people post everything on it and they lost their awareness because of that.

[MisterSpamtastic]

But I feel like with apps like Tinder becoming so popular, internet stranger danger isn't as much of a worry now to the general public.

you reminded me of a comedian i watched recently. they did a bit on when they were younger they were told to never trust people on the internet, and never get into a strangers car and nowadays you literally use an app on your phone to contact internet strangers specifically to get into their cars (uber and lyft joke). times are changing but always use your brain and take things slowly.