do any of you guys use it? search for brad stearns and add me there.
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A word to the wise....If you have a page on myspace, be careful of what you put on your page, both pictures and words. You are representing the type of person you are with your page. If you are dumb enough to put pictures of drinking or smoking on there, don't be surprised if a coach is turned off to you, likewise with cussing and irresponsible behavior. Your buddies might think you're cool, but when a coach or scout checks your page there, and they do what they can to learn all about you, what you have on there can either make or break your opportunities.
Out here, a bunch of student athletes have just been suspended from a couple high schools when there were pictures of them drinking on myspace, and those were turned in to the principal at their high school.
Have some fun with it, but be smart.
Out here, a bunch of student athletes have just been suspended from a couple high schools when there were pictures of them drinking on myspace, and those were turned in to the principal at their high school.
Have some fun with it, but be smart.
Yea my school checks it out from time to time, I agree getting caught for something stupid you put up on myspace would be the worst way to get in trouble... and I would feel most embarrassed if I did.
This was copied and pasted from a previous post in the Texas section of this web site. Great words of wisdom from this person. I hate to plaguerize, but I think it might get the point to some of the younger kids on here that don't know about some of the ramifications of their actions.
Here goes............
"Myspace.com has been the subject of many a conversation I have been in lately due to my work in a school and the popularity of these sites amongst the High School community.
Based on my discussions with my friends I truly think a lot of students are unaware that these sites are open to anyone, I mean anyone, you do not need a special email, you do not need a password anyone can read anything that is posted and you would be amazed at what some students post, it would shock a lot of parents to know what their children are posting. Most students think that parents are just in the dark about this and don't read this stuff.
I think teens just forget how "open" this type of site is since they are in a world of IM, text messages, emails and voice mail. When they choose to post personal information such as phone numbers and pics, they are sharing it with the world.
I also think because teens are so used to reality TV and all those forms of communication they see Myspace as just another way to communicate/keep in touch and they are truly unaware of any harm. And harm is happening as I have heard of communities were police are viewing this information and using it, we have been told, at our school, that these sites are a haven for pedaphiles as they get all kinds of info. and kicks out of these sites and schools have had to deal with the sites in regards with certain information that has been posted about students/teachers/the school. What surprises most students is that the information posted is public domain and can be used against you.
What started off as something "fun" to do and a way to communicate can end up having some serious complications.
It is worth checking out and I think the more parents are aware of this site then maybe the coolness factor of these sites will fade away and if they do go by the waistside"
Here goes............
"Myspace.com has been the subject of many a conversation I have been in lately due to my work in a school and the popularity of these sites amongst the High School community.
Based on my discussions with my friends I truly think a lot of students are unaware that these sites are open to anyone, I mean anyone, you do not need a special email, you do not need a password anyone can read anything that is posted and you would be amazed at what some students post, it would shock a lot of parents to know what their children are posting. Most students think that parents are just in the dark about this and don't read this stuff.
I think teens just forget how "open" this type of site is since they are in a world of IM, text messages, emails and voice mail. When they choose to post personal information such as phone numbers and pics, they are sharing it with the world.
I also think because teens are so used to reality TV and all those forms of communication they see Myspace as just another way to communicate/keep in touch and they are truly unaware of any harm. And harm is happening as I have heard of communities were police are viewing this information and using it, we have been told, at our school, that these sites are a haven for pedaphiles as they get all kinds of info. and kicks out of these sites and schools have had to deal with the sites in regards with certain information that has been posted about students/teachers/the school. What surprises most students is that the information posted is public domain and can be used against you.
What started off as something "fun" to do and a way to communicate can end up having some serious complications.
It is worth checking out and I think the more parents are aware of this site then maybe the coolness factor of these sites will fade away and if they do go by the waistside"