Who esle thinks that Myspace.com is a haven for pedophiles and sex offenders?
543251
It's a haven because parents don't pay enough attention to what their kids are doing.  Myspace is a haven for all types of criminals looking for cohorts.  I searched through the pages of several people from my step-son's high school after I found him chatting with a guy who was trying to build a bomb.  Some of the girls (ages 14-16) had pictures of themselves posted that were anything but appropriate and they all claimed to be adults.  The dialogs being carried on contained sexual content, drug references, planned assaults on other students, planned explosive "demonstrations", and other inappropriate references.  \n\nMyspace.com requires all its members to be at least 16 but it doesn't check anybody.  I had to remove my step-son twice and it took two weeks each time.  I practically had to get a signed statement from him in order to have him removed but he had unrestrained access to the site simply by signing up online.  They clearly have failed to live up to their responsibility to monitor their own product.\n\nNone of this is intended to diminish the culpability of offenders that use myspace to look for victims.  They are fully responsible for their own actions.  The only upside of myspace is that it also provides law enforcement officers with a place to look for preditors, the downside still outweighs that singular benefit though.
741864
My daughter is 10 and wants a myspace.  I don't think it is safe for kids because of what they can see even if thier profile is set to private.  And anyone can set up any account and say they are younger than they are.  Yahoo 360 seems to be much cleaner than any of the other one i've seen.
58877
well that kind defeats the whole purpose of myspace does'nt it?  I seriously doubt that this is possible.  If you want a private web site, build one...
158028
I am very much anti-myspace.  I think it is a complete waste of time, and really just a way to advertise yourself and make new pseudo-friends.  I also agree that it is potentially dangerous hunting grounds for online predators, but the site doesn't allow anybody who claims to be under 16 to post a profile.  Too many of my peers use myspace constantly.  Also, a note to all you parents of teens out there, if you want to find out if your kid is misbehaving, look no further than there myspace profile.  Despite anybody being able to view their profile, many of my classmates post pictures of themselves with booze, scantily clad girlfriends, etc.
872585
Oh, I do.  It's too bad idiots have to come and destroy  decent forums with crap.  That stuff is out of control already on myspace.
660710
It's because MySpace is really a government conspiracy to keep track of your every move and stalk you. The government doesn't want you leaving their "social" network.
1043062
I think that people are over-reacting. I know there are a lot of sickos out there, but I'd say 98% of the people using the Internet nowadays are normal, everyday people who don't want to hurt anyone. And I wish people would just let up on MySpace - I've reconnected with people I haven't talked to in years because of MySpace and have been able to keep in better touch with others.\n\nIf parents would teach their kids to be responsible and smart there would be fewer problems with kids being hunted and successfully trapped. Monitoring what they are doing on the Internet could do wonders as well.
912169
I find that myspace is a great way to keep in touch with people I don't see often. I can look at pics of them and their kids, read their blogs, etc.  I'm certainly not 12, a slut, or a person with no life, but I think myspace is useful and fun.  It's addicting though, you'll want to log in every day!
269594
not really, sometimes you find the random nude picture or sex bot.  mostly if you apart of groups.  i didn't start seeing them a lot until i joined the book club group and they would always add themselves.  i like myspace.  it helps me keep in contact with others, and gives me something to do when yahoo answers is boring.  plus i really like the groups.
285351
yes, but i wouldn't call it my guilty pleasure, i like myspace and am not afraid to tell anyone.  i think it is a safe as you make it, so i am not feeling guilty because it is bad for me like ice cream.
995956
Of course not!!! It's what a very very few people have done on MySpace that gave it a bad name, slightly, among the people who are out of the loop anyways on inernet issues. They said the same stuff about AIM. before that, it was email. It's always going to be something. I mean, do we bann bathrooms in certain public parks because a few times a year they bust pervs there? People need to get a grip.
1027401
It really depends.  If a minor is using myspace and they put all sorts of personal information on their myspace then it could be dangerous as sexual preditors are lurking out there.  Parents should really monitor their child's myspace.  \n\nMy daughter & I have a great relationship and I monitor her's all the time.  She shows it to me, she even gave me her password so I can monitor some of her friends for their parents because their kids have their myspace set to private.
468360
no.\n\nmyspace is not intended for pornography. the people in control of it should crack down on nude photos, but otherwise, it's the responsibility of the user to keep his or herself safe. users should have enough sense not to post pictures, clothed or nude, and not to post age, sex, location, IM, email address, etc. anyone who chooses to do so does this at his or her own risk. \n\nparents should do a better job teaching their children. children should never post personal information or pictures on the internet. they should also be taught not to talk to strangers on the internet, just like they are taught not to talk to strangers in person.\n\nlast but not least, myspace has a terms of services agreement that clearly states, "MySpace.com is not responsible for the conduct, whether online or offline, of any User of the Services."
574700
I come from Boston,and our newspaper has printed over 350 articles in the last year about sexual predators using my space to get to kids,so yes, some may have been murdered.\n                Parents,do not let your kid post a profile.My space was originally for musicians to communicate with eachother,but somnehow it has gotton way out of hand.It serves no good purpose.Un like Yahoo answers that actually helps some people.
507887
I honestly believe MySpace is so popular because of flirting. If this sounds childish, it is. Not only is it childish, it's dangerous. Numerous child offenders have been found prowling in MySpace.\n\nMany have yet to realize, it is easier to diguise oneself on the Internet than any other place. Any man can learn to type and talk younger, and therewith fool youths into thinking he is one of them. Children, (and I mean 0-17 year olds) want to mature so fast, and parents are letting them. Yet, these children are hardly ready to enter the dangerous world of adults.
526128
Myspace is a site that people can make friends, get in touch with old ones, put up classified ads, advertise your music, etc. Its a fun way to make friends. Some people blame myspace for the recent deaths on young girls. But I say that myspace isnt to blame. Some of these girls are 13-14 and they lie and say they are 18. They also put up slutty pics of themselves. They shouldnt be asking for it. So, yeah....create an account and have fun with it. Its free. I have one and so does about 40,000+ people.
717686
I dont but then again its only cause I have found people I havent been able to talk to in yrs on there. Contrary to popular belief not everyone on there is a child predator