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In this new age of technology our means of communication have become enormous. Email, text and social networking sites can be wonderful media to connect with friends and business associates, however, as with all great things, they must be used properly. Not protecting your privacy can damage both professional and personal relationships. Generation Text has rolled out “How to Control your Privacy on Facebook Video Series” designed specifically to help Facebook users ensure their private information is not abused.

Recently Facebook welcomed their 200 millionth active user. Sure… you may enjoy posting pics of the kids’ latest holiday outing or sharing honeymoon photos with friends but, would you want them displayed on screen at Madison Square Garden to be viewed by 20,000 fans? Not enacting the correct privacy settings on Facebook can be likened to doing just that, but on a much greater scale! Well, the creators of the mammoth social networking site are aware of the pitfalls and have installed checks and balances to ensure their users’ protection. The goal of the Generation Text video series is to educate users on privacy to ensure a safe, enjoyable networking experience. For example, the DVD warns that college admissions panels and potential employers frequently check profiles on social networking sites, often using its tools to help screen potential candidates. Remember that drunken party picture from freshman year? It could come back to haunt you.

There is also the issue of cyber bullying – with younger generations hopping on the digital bandwagon early and in record numbers. “Children need to learn that posting hurtful things on Facebook, or invading someone’s privacy online to purposefully do damage can be more than just dangerous – it can be fatal,” said Generation Text’s co-founder Jill Brown. Recently, a Freehold man was accused of attempted kidnapping after telling police he met a woman on Facebook and was picking up her son. Needless to say, this story is a frightening example of the potential consequences of public profiles. “There are such simple steps we can take to protect our children from online predators; unfortunately, though, most people are unaware that they can safeguard their information with a click of a button,” said Brown. Generation Text’s DVDs show consumers how to solve these security holes quickly and easily, right from your computer.