myspace, myspace, myspace?

How old were you when you got your Myspace?

-I think 11? I don't quite remember. :D

Did your parents know or did you get one without them knowing?

-They knew.

If you went behind there backs did they find out? And what was their reactions?

-I didn't.

Do you think Myspace is safe if YOU keep it safe?

-Yep. (:

Do you think parents are just being over protective?

-Well, in some cases... yeah.

If your parents have a Myspace and even grandparents, don't you think you should too?

-They don't have one.

Why would you say Myspace is unsafe?

-Yes, Myspace can be unsafe. It's dangerous because so many people give out very personal information. Not a good idea.

What are the ups about Myspace?

-You can connect online with people you know in the real world. I've found a few friends that I haven't talked years with, after I moved. You can also connect with musicians. And for me another "up" is that I can find new bands that I've never heard of. (I'm like a music geek) xD You can meet new people (of course, be careful though... I've met my friend's friends on Myspace). You have your own page to decorate, unlike Facebook. :P

What are the cons about Myspace?

-All the sexual predators going after young kids. Can be annoying when someone's page is designed awfully... D: It just kills you to go on that page. -_-

I'm 14 and want a Myspace do you think I'm being smart for not wanting to go behind their backs and be upfront about it. Or do you think if I make it they will just get over it rather then if they wouldn't find out?

-Well, I think you should tell them that you'll be careful (and that you'll put your Myspace on private) and if they really don't believe you, to let them check your Myspace out sometimes. You know, what you're up to and stuff. After a while when they see that you really are careful they'll probably stop looking at it anyways. (:

Good luck!

I'm 14 too btw... random. :D

I was a young adult when I got my myspace page, but I have sibblings your age. And I can say that my mother didn't want them to have a myspace page right away either. But my mother got on their and saw what it was like and how protected you can keep your page and she had a change of heart. I think that you are being very smart by being upfront. Plead your cause hunnie!! There are so many different ways that you can protect yourself on their, and you don't have to tell what town your really from...your real friends will know where you are from without you having to put it and really...no one else needs to know. There is nothing unsafe about the site, only what you do with it. As long as you are making good choices and you have things set to private etc. I don't see what your parents won't let you. Maybe suggest to them that they can look at it with you and decide what is appropriate etc... if they already have a myspace page then they can just look at it whenever they want. Remind them that just because "Sarah from school's" page says or does etc etc doesn't mean that is you. I know that may be hard for them to remember or believe. But prove it!! :) I think your parents are being very protective. I had very protective parents and it wasn't the best choice for them or me. Best wishes...hope they let you. Myspace rocks :)!!!

I got my first ms at 13. My mother knew at first, but then she forbid me to have one, so from then on I've snuck one. Now I'm almost 17 and she still doesn't want me to have one, but guess what? I still do. =] I got caught a few times, but my mother is the type of person where I can cry and say I'm sorry (as she freaks out) and then I tell her I delete it(but I don't) and I just keep sneaking. I think myspace is safe as long as your profile is private and you only add people you truley know. I think parents are being too protective with ms. Teens aren't completely stupid. They could always make their own ms and check up on you. I don't think grandparents should have one. That's just weird. Don't get me wrong myspace can be unsafe, just don't go looking for trouble. Like I said, make our profile private and only add people you truley know. If someone messages you or adds you that you don't know...don't reply and don't accept. There are many ups with ms. Its so much fun. It's a whole knew way of communicating. and it helps a lot when keeping in tough with your friends during summer vaca. Cons about myspace is that there are always creeps out there. You should try being up front about it with them. Or even let them have your password, so that they know you have nothing to hide. I don't really know you so I can't say "oh just go behind they're back" because I don't want you getting into any trouble.

I hope I helped you.

Oh and another thing...when you get a ms and your making your profile and everything, you really learn a lot about computers. At least I did.

Mmnh, I was either ten or eleven when I first got mine.

Don't remember. X]

When I first got it, I did it without her permission. I told her about it like a week later.

Yeah- I told her.

She was just,

"You have a myspace...? Well... Honey, be careful online. There are sick pedophiles out there."

As long as I don't talk to strangers, then yeah. o:

I do sometimes think they take it to extremities,

but remember, their only intent is to keep you safe.

As long as you meet the minimal age requirement, then yeah. Lots of people around the 13-15 year range have one.

MySpace, the site itself is pretty safe.

They have privacy options and everything.

The only problem is the MySpace community.

My advice?:

Don't give out your last name, or location.

Keep your profile PRIVATE!

If someone you don't know contacts you, don't message them back.

No matter how old they claim to be.

I'm not saying that everyone you run into v.i.a MySpace is just another creepy middle-aged lowlife of a man living in his Mother's house,

but there ARE some people on MySpace like that.

Being able to communicate with friends.

Not much I can say about cons.

There's nothing I dislike about it.

I'm thirteen, and even having a MySpace for three years, my mom is still pretty uncomfortable about me having one.

Bleh, parents. xD

12

no but when i told them they didnt caree... :) (kewl parents xD)

nope, again, didnt caree... :)

totally, yes completely. Honestly its not even that big of a deal the way everyone makes it seem. You connect with ONLY YOUR friends and if someone asks 4 personal info, IF YOUR SMART . duh you'll say no. And you can make your page preivate where only friends view :)

Yes. Besides incident where kids get kiddnapped are on the kews ALL THE TIME. but its only cuz there stupid and careless. Giving out there adress and stuff What the heck?!?! Think a little!!

Yes.

I dont think it is but people may think it is because unlike facebook if you dont mark your page rpivate "strangers" can view your pics and other info about u

Its fun and a GREAT way to connect and always keep in touch with friends. I found about 6 of my friends from elementry i completly forgot about and now were really close :)

If you become careless and give out personal info to ANYONE strangers even your friends it could be someone else.. and y would your friends need u phone number or your adress??

Yes. its completley smart being upfront and pointing out some ups can also lighten them up a little. When i was 10 i wanted one andi thought it was A HUGE deal and myspace was like scarry. But its not. Its completley safe (if your smart) and tons of fun!!

Good luck with your parrents

XOXO

I hope i helped a little

~Aly

1.) i qot my myspace wen iwasz' 12 ithink? lol

2.) i qot mine without there notice. ;)

3.) and yes they found out but they didnt really care after all.

4.)and yes it is safe if you keep it safe. just dont go around addinq people or acceptinq addsz' from people you dont know or people from other states. especially people with regular cartoon pictures' for there default because you never know who that is.

5.)and yes they are but you never know.

6.)my mom has a myspace and so did my tia also my sister so i thought i should make one also. :]

7.) myspace is never unsafe unless you make it that way. just dont give out your name address number etc. to people you have not met in person especially if they say they love you and you look pretty and all. those are the guys out to hurt you like a story not to long ago with the mom and daughter and fake boyfriend in Arizona i beileve. the teen ended killing herself because her myspace "boyfriend" was really an old vengfull friend and mother across thew street.

8.) ups to myspace is you wont really need a fone after all because all your friends will already be on myspace. also you can decorate and control every aspect of your page.

9.) not really any downs except for the very rare myspace errors. or viruses that come with myspace so make sure to get spyware for your computer before using myspace. also pop up blockers will be very effective(=

yer well.

i was 11 but my mum wasnt keen but parents can also have complete control and you can also set it as private so no one can see you.

you can add friends and acept friends and delete friends.

you dont have to tell them about you you are there for your own reasons.

hope that helps