While MySpace.com can provide a great deal of social interaction and entertainment for individuals of almost all ages, there is no denying the fact there is some potential present for individuals you do not want to interact with communicating with you. The good news is that there several steps you can take to make sure you are not harassed by other users on MySpace.com. Read on for more details to find out how you can protect yourself.

If you find that a user has been harassing you on MySpace.com you can block that person from communicating with you in any way including sending you messages. This can be done by visiting that particular user’s profile and then clicking on Block User. This link can be found directly beneath Send Message. Once you have clicked on Block User, that user will no longer be able to communicate with you. It is important to be aware that the blocked user will still be able to view your profile but they won’t be able to communicate with you any further.

 

If you decide that you do not want strangers to view your profile page you can also privatize that page as well. In order to do this, simply click on Account Settings and then click on Privacy Settings in order to make your account viewable only to those people that you have approved as friends. This prevents strangers, and blocked users, from viewing your profile page. If you elect to privatize your profile page, do be aware that some basic information can still be seen by strangers as well as blocked users. This basic information includes your gender, location and age.

To further protect yourself from any potential dangers and make sure that your experience on MySpace.com is an enjoyable one, be sure to follow the safety guidelines below.

First, always remember that even though it is possible to block users and privatize your profile page on MySpace.com the site is still certainly public. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to make sure that you do not post anything on the site that would make it easy for a stranger to locate you.

Exercise caution in adding strangers to your friends list. Remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Individuals can lie about their age, gender and interests. While it can be quite fun to meet and communicate with new friends from literally all over the world, it is important to be cautious about meeting anyone you meet online in person.

While MySpace.com certainly does not promote harassment and any other inappropriate content on the site, because the site is so large and extensive it can be difficult for such mattes to be policed. If you do feel that another user’s behavior is inappropriate, do not hesitate to report it to MySpace.com.

Take care in posting anything on the site, including photos and content that could be potentially embarrassing to you later on. Remember that there is a growing trend for colleges as well as employers to browse social networking sites like MySpace.com as a way of checking on prospective students and employees. If you wouldn’t want your boss, parents or college administrator to see it, it’s best not to post it!

Finally, don’t forget that while MySpace.com can be a fun and exciting place for teens as well as adults, it is important that you follow the rules of the site and do not mislead anyone into thinking that you are older or younger than your actual age. Being honest about your age and following the rules can prevent many potential problems.