Thursday, March 12, 2009

Blog 12 Wikipedia Post

I chose the topic "Online Predator" because it is interesting, people need to be aware of their surroundings, and this site needs some improvement. The following is some information i added to the wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_predator

"But do not forget that children as well are high risk victims like adolescents and the elderly".
http://www.missingkids.com/cybertip/

"In addition, according to "The Crime Watch" newsletter of the city of New Brighton, some parents are not aware that the internet is a primary communication medium". http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7B2CF34F28-6DFB-45DA-AF59-36896254F224%7D/uploads/%7B317465A0-0B52-4949-A6FF-1FC08217FD26%7D.PDF

"Everyone should be aware of false information people use to lure their victims into giving out their personal information and make others fear their predators that may not actually exist". http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/stallings.asp

Tips on How to Deal with Online Predators
There are cartoon games that anyone can play with that can help them defend themselves from their predators.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2009/02/25/8521136-sun.html

My information is still up since Feb. 23, 2009. There has been some interaction with wikipedia since this topic wasn't getting as many people to participate. I posted some info. in the discussion section on March 9, 09. After me, several people have made some good editing since March 4, 09. We will see how everything works out because so far there is some improvement to this site and still needs more improvement. I enjoyed participating on a popular website. It was interesting, and made me feel good about myself that i am a consumer too and i can add some information to a major topic that can help everyone.

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