Re: [Paddlewise] Check out my photos on Facebook

From: Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu>
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:56:49 -0700
   If I remember correctly, employers can check up on you via Facebook, and
perhaps other security risks can arise, as Darryl suggests. In fact, a
fugative hiding out in Mexico was recently tracked down using Facebook and
returned to the States. Craig, I hope you don't get caught.

BRC

Quoting Darryl Johnson <Darryl.Johnson_at_sympatico.ca>:

> Craig Jungers wrote:
>> Hi paddlewise_at_paddlewise.com,
>>
>> I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events
>> and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join
>> Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Craig
>>
>
> After reading what a time sink Facebook is, and what a security risk  
> it can pose (if you don't get all the user options just right -- and  
> maybe even if you do), I'm not much interested in it. I would like  
> to see the photos, but not at the expense of doing the Facebook thing.
>
> I did get a private email as well as the public announcement here on  
> the mail list. Was that intentional, or a spin-off of the Facebook  
> page? (Not really important, but I'm always curious about these  
> things...)
>
> -- 
>   Darryl
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