why we rated this iffy for ages 17. I know you have to be 13 to have an account. I say 14. 14-15 can handle family friendly photos, 16 or 17+ can handle profanity, mostly 18+ can have an account, 19-20 can talk to strangers, and 21+ nothing wrong with it,
MySpace
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of MySpace was written by Jean Armour Polly and Heidi Kotansky
Parents need to know that this site is the center of many teens' communication and social worlds. Users post whatever they want on their pages so a parent should check out their kids' entries. The site doesn't hold itself accountable for anything that appears on it, and in return, just about anything goes -- lots of vulgar language, discussion of adult topics, videos and photos, links to outside sources, and other content that is not for young kids or tweens. Privacy controls are a must since sexual predators can use the site for victims; however, privacy controls allow you to make your site private (you can have only your "friends" IM you and you can block certain people). Because of its high profile, new safety features are always being applied (software that scans instant messages for any inappropriate material, for example). That said, this site is still not appropriate for young teens.
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What’s the Story?
MySpace provides a personal page for someone's photos and videos and a profile of likes, dislikes, favorite bands, movies, books, and more. There's also e-mail, IM, and chat, as well as discussion groups. Users invite their friends to sign up, who in turn invite their friends to sign up. Pretty soon users find out that their personal "network" of friends is quite large. You can search through all the members to find like-minded people who are between certain ages, are looking for relationships, and live within a few miles of your zip code. See a photo you like? Leave a message for the person and ask to be made a "friend." If you're added, your photo will appear on their personal page, too. Planning a reunion, barbeque, or party? Users can easily post an event to the calendar and invite people to public or private "real life" gatherings. This feature is also used by many bands to promote their music and publicize their concerts. You can hear songs, watch videos, and send messages to your favorite bands -- or just browse around to discover some cool new music.
Is It Any Good?
While MYSPACE.COM is one of the most visited sites on the Internet, parents shouldn't let their younger teens explore it. Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to keep your older teen off it but at the least you can do is have a frank discussion about the dangers of social networking. Ads pop up on the home page and all profile pages, and there are even some ads within the profiles. Be aware that users who add comments to your page can also add HTML code to their comments that may change your page's fonts, colors, even graphics. You might end up with an explicit photo you don't want; even the help files aren't much help in telling you how to remove offensive material placed on your own page by others. Also, be warned that MySpace abounds with fake pages put up by users, so don't be fooled.
There's one more -- and probably the biggest -- caveat to keep in mind regarding this site: MySpace doesn't hold itself accountable for anything that appears on the site, although they will take something inappropriate down if it's brought to their attention. That said, not everything about the site is shady. For example, many kids use it as a convenient spot to distribute their digital photos or blog content solely to close friends, or discover a new band.
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I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
not for kids under 14, appropriate for kids over 21
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
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I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
NEVER FOR KIDS AGES 13 AND UNDER, IFFY KIDS FOR AGES 14-21, a okay Adults 21+.
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
for older teens
the site isnt really family friendly at all strangers can look at your info if they want to so its alright for 15 and up
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
PervSpace
I suggest not going on this website unless you are 21+.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
NO ONE
One time my friends son got on and is a 3rd grader and wasnt doing anything and this guy posting on is myspace i will come and rape you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (of course he didnt but still!)
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
i like myspace way better then facebook but that doesn't mean it is a place for young kids it has some bad people on it but if you add people you only know you should be good so get one if you want just to say tho more people have a facebook so get what ever one you want
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I rate this title off for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
this site is needed to be under a lot of supervision... but if your kids over the age of 18 they should know how to manage but I dont trust myspace anymore
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I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
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myspaceeeeee= anyonesss place xD how lame was that? :)
well i got a myspace a few years agoo, and honestly ive pretty much stopped getting on, i keep it updated but i dont really talk to anyone or anything. theyre trying to copy facebook and theyre pretty much the exact same anymore. myspace is cool i mean my best friend met her boyfriend theyre and theyve been dating for 7 months, and theyre together all the time. but, i just think its boring, theres really nothing to do on it. soo its alrightt, but not my favorite. people just add whoever, and people have some... intresting pictures sometimes. hahh, but just be mature and dumb about it :) (yea thats an oxymoron)
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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- Safety is an issue
ok for older teens
the site is ok as long as you let your children talk to the people they know in real life ONLY.the only concern i have is most 13 and under are STUPID and give their information away thinking theyre cool...then they get raped lololololol
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Im 17 and I am not allowed to have one. Do not let your kids get on here. There are some creepy people on there!
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Kids ages: 17
I rate this title on for age 17 and give itli brandon gd
i love it
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
its so easy to use a caveman can do it
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- User content is age appropriate
myspace sucks, 2 manie ppl waiting till were 14 or 21
here's my opinion, natalies alergic and cannot have nuts is an option and its a new rule, there i think children shouldnt/couldnt talk to strangers or go to chat rooms until they are 18 or older and mature enoough because it's RATED M and i stick with Infants - Teens (The Clean Ones)
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Kids ages: 17
I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- User content is age appropriate
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Safety is an issue
Myspace is sometimes a troubled site.Some people get messages from random people they don't know.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
For ages 14 and up (high school students).
Wait until your children (or child), is in high school to go on Myspace!
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Safety is an issue
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
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