The Social Network Sites Nightmare!
I’m not that into social network sites, whenever someone invites me, the first to third invites usually goes to the trash but when a fourth invite comes, I just couldn’t take it anymore so I would then sign up and forget about it. But these past few weeks have been different because I became a member of three new social network sites namely tagged, facebox and eskwela.
It was good… the only site that I found lacking was tagged.com because well, I think it’s crude but it gets the point across and besides it has a chat feature! They only have to work a little harder on the design and it would be perfect! The design for facebox is great, and the features as well, if I would have to complain about something it would only be about some of the people who are in it which I will explain later on. On Eskwela, I couldn’t ask for anything more, obviously, it was made with all dedication and attention to details because its form and function is made just right. Sweet!
Problems with the new social network sites
Here’s what I’ve noticed with Tagged and Facebox (especially facebox), these sites are not safe. And if my sisters or brothers would want to be a part of these sites I would not let them. Why have I said so?
On the first few days since I have registered in facebox, someone wanted to add me as his friend, nothing wrong with that even though I don’t know him right? But here’s the catch, the profile picture he selected is of his private part only covered by his underpants. Is that good? I declined of course but he messaged me next time, I forgot what he said but I’m sure I was offended because I blacklisted him right then and there.
Then three (or is that two?) middle-aged men tried to add me as their friend as well with the first one giving me a message first. I would have approved the first one’s “friendship” if only I haven’t seen his profile that said he is 40-something and that he is single and looking and that the first thing he loves to do in the world is “something you already know”.
And the other ones are in the same level as well with the last one, who made me rant about this here, saying “hi sweet, hot baby
” (or something to that effect). If only I could see those men I would’ve punched them in the nose for being the kind of people that they are!
Then let’s go to tagged… well there was just one instance but I think that the experience was even worse. Just a few days ago someone sent me a message asking me if he could call me and if he could get my number, I don’t know him! So naturally I declined… in a very nice way. I never expected him to reply and I so never expected his reply to be “sop?” WTF?? I was so darned pissed so I had him blocked, banned from ever messaging me and I also reported his message hoping he would be banned from the site altogether! Sheesh, I hate men who thinks with his other head! Damn him!
I mean, I know I’m pretty (wahaha) and all but it’s not like I’m telling with my looks for them to hit on me! hahahaha Airhead! *sigh*
[Update] Wow, that was really, really quick response from Lien of Facebox, she responded to what I have posted just a few hours after I have published it. In fairness, okay, I have to admit, Facebox is well-designed as well and form and function really came together… It’s just the people. I guess because I never experienced any of the sort in Friendster or in any other social network site that I belonged to that’s why I was so pissed. And okay, that report link will be used from now on, but I do know I have reported the first instance… I guess I kinda forgot to use it on the other instances. But thanks for the reply Lien! :) [End of Update]
Hi Mae
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had some bad experiences with Facebox. Anyway, I want to ensure you that we (the production house of Facebox) do whatever we can to make Facebox as safe as possible. Of course, we can’t prevent all bad people from getting on our sites, but you can’t prevent them from being on the streets either, and unfortunately, the internet is an even easier device for people with bad intentions, as they feel kind of anonymous behind their pc. Therefore, we take extra measures, to keep Facebox a safe place.
How can you help? Well, first of all, you should know about the dangers of the internet. We try to make it clear to our members that the internet can be dangerous, and that they should be careful.
Second: on Facebox, we have Report abuse buttons below every picture, in every private message and on every profile. If you see an abusive account, or if someone’s bothering you, please click that button, and motivate your complaint. Our moderators will surely do something about it. We are trying to block all inappropriate pictures/profiles, but with your help, it will definitely be a lot easier. That way, we can make Facebox a better community for everybody, even for the youngest members.
Enjoy it!
I have experienced that on every social network site I’m on. It doesn’t matter if you block them or report them. They can just create a new profile and start over…
yeah, I know that, but at least if ever I report them they would. hopefully, skip my profile and move on…
Oh what mess…too many badass in this world huh? mostly this one was the main problem with the other new social network sites i hope they can deal with these situations in such a way. OR maybe the picture you have just uploaded at the facebox nor tagged was too seductive for any horny guyz out there..(^^) haha just kidding!
hay sister, ako din naiinis na ako dun sa you’ve been tagged! d ko nga pinapansin hehe! tamad lang ata ako mag sign up..
Hello everyone in the first place, my name is Sergiu, and yet I’m the teenager who made mylol.net, a social network websites for friends.
I read your post, and I find it very interesting, you take a view at these websites from differite angles, so it’s fair.
I’ve created mine, like 2 weeks ago, we have 500 users and we are have many people visiting. I’m making this somehow a case study to understand more of the social networking directory.. I made out of my website a passion, I read users mails, and I create something new every single week. But what happens when someone just tags you dirrectly as being “bad”. I’ve accidentally read an article about my website that sound as well as yours, very concerning about kids safety. I was pretty shocked to see they considered a fellony for having zango content on my website. NO I do not recommend zango, and yes, zango does have warnings “Hey, you must be 18 to play movie! Install or not?”, but still I got a pretty bad flame on myself regarding kid safety.
The point is, as Lien said, we try to do our best to surf and check every single user photo, we filter spam and we filter abusive comments of any kind. It’s not that easy though.. I’m trying my best.
Hope you’ll find friends online and have a great time, that’s what we are working hard for, and I wait for a review as well.
Thank you kindly and all best wishes.
That’s why I don’t use social networking sites… I guess there’s no other way to avoid this particular breed of idiot.
@liz: nung una tamad din ako mag sign up kaso kasi yun lang way ko para makausap yung mga former workmates ko kaya ayun! :D
@jordie: right… I hate to say this but I just couldn’t get away from social networking sites… It’s my only way to keep up with my friends :)
Hehe, nag-react kagad ung facebox, ayuz! ako nagkaron na ata ng 10 invites from tagged pero dedma lng tlga. i think it’s stupid na kse. hehe. kadiri ung mga nag-msg sayo, mae. eww.
wahahaha talagang eww!!! :P