MySpace

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the phenomenon that is MySpace. It provides brief background information on the founders of MySpace and examines the implications of the site as well as how the site affects people socially. Also discussed are the relationships that are developed on MySpace and the good aspects of the website. Several graphs are included with the paper.

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Abstract
Introduction
MySpace Founders
Implications and effects of MySpace
Creating Cyber Networks
Cyber Bullying
Online Child Predators
Music and Recording Artists
Colleges and Employers
Relationships
Parental Monitoring of MySpace and making MySpace safe
Utilizing MySpace for Good
Summary

From the Paper:

"Although a central location for social networking can be a positive thing, there are also negative circumstances that can arise. One such circumstance is Cyber bullying. MySpace has been at the center of two recent cases where cyber bullying led to the suicide of one child and the brutal beating of another. In both cases MySpace was used to convey derogatory messages that led to these incidences. In addition to Cyber bullying, child predators have also been a prevalent problem for MySpace. In several cases pedophiles have used MySpace to find and lure children who have been raped or molested. This is such a significant problem for MySpace that it has agreed to several new rules and oversights occluding outside monitoring."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bangeman, E. June 20, 2006 MySpace sued in wake of sexual assault. Retrieved April 13 from, http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060620-7096.html
• Belzman J. Bands and fans singing a new tune on MySpace. Retrieved April 13 from, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11114166/
• Global Social Networking Statistics - MySpace, Facebook, Orkut etc. Retrieved April 13 from; http://www.watblog.com/2007/08/01/global-social-networking-statistics-myspace-facebo/
• Fletcher, G. H. (2006). Power Up, Don't Power Down: Barring Students from Using Cell Phones, MySpace, and Other Communication Technologies Once They Enter the Classroom Is the Wrong Approach. A Better Move Would Be Integrating Those Tools into Instruction. T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education), 33(14), 24+.
• Keith, S., & Martin, M. E. (2005). Cyber-Bullying: Creating a Culture of Respect in a Cyber World. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 13(4), 224+.

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