Πέμπτη 14 Απριλίου 2011

Safety Tips for Social Networking Sites

Unfortunately beside the benefits of using Social Networking Sites there are dangers. As development team of oldtraffordbook we are very interested to keep our young niche social networking site as safe as it is possible. We are at the early phase of development (pre official launch) but safety, reliability and trustiness matters in oldtraffordbook.

Oldtraffordbook offers you the change to restrict the access of your personal information and your posts through “profile edit suit”. Think before you post, free of speech is a fundamental right but you have to respect others and also you have to limit the exposure of your ideas to strangers.

The US Federal Trade Commission recommeds to:


(1). Think about how different sites work before you join.

(2). Think about keeping some control over the information you post.

(3). Keep your information to yourself.

(4). Make sure your screen name doesn’t say too much about you

(5). Post only information you are comfortable – other to see.

(6). Remember that once you post information online, you can’t take it back.

(7). Flirting with strangers online could have serious consequences. Because some people lie about who they really are, you never know who you really dealing with.

(8). Be wary if a new online friend wants to meet you in person.

(9). Trust your gut if you have suspicions.

For more information you can visit the following links.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm

http://www.onguardonline.gov/

http://www.getnetwise.org/

http://ikeepsafe.org/

http://www.i-safe.org/

http://www.staysafeonline.org/

http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.aspx

http://www.wiredsafety.org/

Δευτέρα 11 Απριλίου 2011

Risks associated with Social – Networking Sites.

Despite benefits, social – networking sites have a dark side. Because of the anonymity in virtual life users can take risks they may not otherwise take.

Risky behaviors associated with social – networking sites include unsafe disclosure of personal information addiction to internet, risky sexual behavior, cyber – bulling, exposure to dangerous communities and cyber threats.

Particularly

(1). Unsafe Disclosure of Personal Information –

Social networking sites are more dangerous than chat rooms because users share more identifying information and information placed on profiles maintains a level of permanency that is non – existent in chat rooms.

(2). Addiction to the sites –

Risks associated with increased Internet use range from interference with children’s academic s and other activities to an increased risk of solicitation online.

(3). Risky Sexual Behavior –

Often users post very suggestive pictures and provocative language on their profiles. Also there is a certain level of competition to add more friends in social networking sites.

(4). Cyber – Bullying – Cyber Threats –

According to National School Boards Association thirteen million children between the ages of six and seventeen have been cyber – bullied. The faceless nature of posts and comments contributes to a sense of anonymity that promotes sometimes inappropriate postings in comparison to face – to – face communications.

(5). Dangerous Communities –

Communities, groups on social networking sites while offering some benefits also can be dangerous.

(Part 2 of 3)

Elias Stoikos

Cofounder of oldtraffordbook.com

Benefits to participate in Social Networking Sites!

The Internet generally and the social networking sites (SNS) particularly can be a positive influence to individuals. There is the opportunity for individuals to express themselves in their own ways. They are also a meeting place for all to interact with other individuals, to participate, to communicate and to share mutual interests with other like mindedpeople. SNS also can offer the possibility for individuals to collect information such as in business, academics, lifestyle etc. Technology is the main factor for lifestyle changes and changes in consumer behavior. SNS can be helpful but also dangerous. In this small article I would like only the benefits tomorrow I will try to present some of the dangers.

The common answer is why to join to a social networking site?

Because

(1). You can practice Social SkillsSNSs can promote the socialization of individuals and can help in the development of self identity that is accepted by peers. Through the features and applications of SNSs users can better express their feelings and moods. By using a large number of digital applications users are encouraged to make new friends and to create a larger network of friends. SNSs provide the opportunity to users to add comments under posts, this feature promotes the development of conversation.

(2). You can define / guide Social InteractionsSNSs to help members to meet other likeminded people, social networking sites support areas that focus on subjects of interest. Also chat application can help user to participate in a large number of discussions on an equally diverse number of topics. These more narrow groups help individuals to connect with similar individuals, helping provide a sense of belonging and support they may not feel in their own job, university, offline communities etc.

(3). You can create a private social spaceHaving a place to go with just friends give users a place to visit and explore, helping them develop independence.

(4). You can experimenting with identitiesThe anonymous nature of the social networking sites allows users the opportunity to escape stereotypes and images that have been labeled in their offline environment (job, university, school, clubs etc). In SNSs exist the opportunity to create an online identity and to socialize with like minded people from all over the world.

(Part 1 from 3)

Stoikos Elias

Τετάρτη 6 Απριλίου 2011

Chelsea vs Manchester Game

Our best wishes for a victory today!

Our NONPROFIT community is growing step by step. We have members from 43 different countries and new members every day.

We believe in Sports and the power of football to connect cultures, people and nations.

Communication, Collaboration, Sharing. This is our opinion for football. Thank you all my new friends in oldtraffordbook.com your comments are very encouraging.

Obviously there a social phenomenon behind joining to a "Man United friends" oriented Social Networking Site!

Stoikos Elias
http://www.oldtraffordbook.com

Πέμπτη 31 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

Our community is growing step by step and day by day. A month ago it was just an idea now is a digital micro seed. We wish and we work for a better tomorrow.

This community is in the very early phase of development (pre official launch) and we have already members from 30 different countries.

Participation, Communication, Sharing. This is our point of view about sports and social media.

Stoikos Elias

www.oldtraffordbook.com

Τρίτη 22 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

Our community is growing step by step. Day by day more new members more members online more comments and uploads.

We are happy. Our NONPROFIT community has already members from 28 different countries.

In just 10 days!

Communication, Participation, Collaboration. This is our point of view about social media and sports.

Elias Stoikos
oldtraffordbook.com

Κυριακή 20 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

I'm happy our non profit community is growing step by step. New members every day. Today was an interesting day our new friends started to create and to form groups. Social development in action. Also a large number of our members are online in the digital environment for more than 1 and half hour.

This is our vision. Collaboration, Communication, Participation. New Technologies offer new opportunities and new opportunities are the spirit of innovation and creativity.

We are testing new features, applications and social games to enrich the available channel for social development to our friends.

We would like to thank all our new friends for joining and their participation.

Development Team
http://www.oldtraffordbook.com

Σάββατο 19 Μαρτίου 2011

Thank you our new friends!

We would like to thank you for joining to our non profit online community.

We are working very hard to make oldtraffordbook.com one of the best. We have added new features to make our community more friendly to all members. All members can “comment” and “like” posts, pictures and videos. Also when other members “like” and “comment” on your posts, photos and videos you will be informed with email.

We are testing social games to offer you more options for social development. Also we are developing new features to offer you more channels for communication and collaboration.

Our community without advertisement is growing, we have 43 new members per day and we are at the first week after of the first tweet invitation on Friday 12/03/2010.

This community is nonprofit. Belongs to all friends of Man United. You are this community and you deserve to participate in one of the best communities on earth.

Speak about oldtraffordbook. Invite your friends. You are oldtraffordbook.com.

Development Team
http://www.oldtraffordbook.com

oldtraffordbook.com

We are happy we won Bolton and our non profit online community is growing step by step. Our point of view about communication, participation and collaboration is the philosophy of our generation.

We believe in technologies we respect the power of society and we want to promote sports and most important our loved football club - Manchester United.

I would like to thank our friends for their support and help!

Elias Stoikos
http://oldtraffordbook.com

Παρασκευή 18 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

Collaboration, Communication, Participation. Our NONPROFIT online community is growing because we are simple people among simple people.

We believe in equal opportunities and in freedom to communicate.

Participation in a social community of people with same interests is a public right and all people have the right to participate and to develop social conducts.

I would like all members of oldtraffordbook.com they are our new friends from 35 different countries but with one common interest and love Manchester United.

"Take me home United Road, to the place I belong, to Old Trafford to see United"

Elias Stoikos
www.olsdtraffordbook.com

Πέμπτη 17 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

I’m so happy our nonprofit community is growing, but the most important of all is that all of you, my new friends you are so enthusiastic about our project. Thank you, for your participation. This community is you. This community belongs to all red devils. You must be proud to be part of this community. Manchester United is the best FC on earth deserves to be the first on internet, deserves to have the best community on earth. Help and support our effort, invite your friends. Now, we are writing history we have created the first online community for football. Enjoy it, you are, oldtraffordbook.com !

Elias Stoikos

www.o;dtraffordbook.com

Τετάρτη 16 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

Our nonprofit community is growing. We have so many to do. There is an interest for participation from all over the world.

We are four days since the first tweet about our nonprofit online community. Since then hundreds of new members have registered to oldtraffordbook.com.

I would like to thank all of them.

Elias Stoikos
oldtraffordbook.com

Τρίτη 15 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook

We believe in communication, in participation and sharing. New technolohies, social media and Web 2.0 applications and features are changing our word.

The nonprofit online organization oldtraffordbok.com is growing. Three digit number of members in just three days.

We would like to thank my family and my friends for their support and help.

Development Team
oldtraffordbook.com

Δευτέρα 14 Μαρτίου 2011

oldtraffordbook.com

Innovation in communication, participation and sharing. A unique point of view about sports and football.

Oldtraffordbook is not only a fast growing online community is a new philosophy in communication and sports.

This approach will improve the quality in sports and promote the profitability of football clubs.

Elias Stoikos
oldtraffordbook.com

oldtraffordbook.com

With a rate of 50 new members per day oldtraffordbook.com is a fast growing online community.

Most important of all is the point of view of the founders. A nonprofit community to promote communication, participation and social developnment. In an effort to promote quality in sports and profitability in football clubs.

Elias Stoikos
oldtraffordbook.com

Κυριακή 13 Μαρτίου 2011

The 1st Social Network Site in history of football!

A new social network site is online for all friends of football and especially for Manchester United friends, supporters and fans.

Is a non profit project developed by three volunteer friends of Red Devils. According to statistics the interest for participation is high.

You can visit and join to this friendly community in:

http://www.oldtraffordbook.com


Πέμπτη 10 Μαρτίου 2011

Innovation Technology and Man United Fans!

In the following weeks an innovative nonprofit project it will be presented by Man United friends. In will be according to the spirit of modern technology. We will be among the first to announce.

Δευτέρα 7 Μαρτίου 2011

Manchester United Fans Corner

We love sports, we love football we love and support Manchescter United. This blog is a nonprofit effort to communicate our ideas, opinions and proposals with all other Man United friends, supportesrs and fans on earth.
With the power of social media and especially with the innovative platforms offered by Web 2.0 we will promote communication, participation and sharing among Man United's friends.
Football is the king of sports and Man United is the best football club on earth. We believe new technologies will promote even more our loved football team, premier league and finally football.
Elias Stoikos