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By KATHERINE CASS / NeXt Correspondent
NeXt Correspondent
Countless people are aware of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. Some of these people are ensnared in the vicious currents of these Web sites, struggling to keep their heads above the water.
If you feel lost when it comes to social networking, you are not alone. Numerous people, young and old, also are fighting to stay afloat. Of those few who understand how to navigate, an even smaller percentage know how to stay safe and remain unaffected by the dangers of these sites.
Understand that once you get on a social networking site, it may take up a lot of your time. You can post photos, but make sure you don’t embarrass anyone.
Also, understand that you can lose your job or get suspended from school for posting some things, says Carol Bowler, a graduate of Georgia Tech and president and CEO of Bowler Engineers, a transportation engineering consulting firm.
“It’s fun to connect with family and friends. And now we can chat, too,” she points out on a more positive note.
Many people are aware of the addicting properties of these social networking sites. Participation on these sites includes signing yourself up not just for the site itself but also for various obstacles.
To help navigate the online social jungle, NeXt has compiled a survival guide. These five basic rules will help to ensure that you and your peers have a fun and peaceful time while using the sites.
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