Facebook privacy issues continue

As I was reading this article on privacy issues in social media - http://www.dailytargum.com/opinion/columnists/social-networking-gives-false-sense-of-privacy/article_28c0ad14-8c53-11e2-908c-001a4bcf6878.html, I started to wonder why people put up this invasion of privacy. Then I realized that it was because people didn't know.

And I found this part from the article rather interesting - "...The fact of the matter is, regardless of the category, all of these friends have access to all your so-called private stuff on these social networking sites. Especially if you are an individual in the public domain, any of your interests can be used as a weapon against you, whether it is your interest in women with big booties or your open prejudice against a particular group."

And that's why we created SocialNumber.com, an anonymous social media site where you don't have to worry about people peeking in and finding out all the details about you. While sharing works for your basic updates like job status, where you are traveling (although I'd question this one), how you spent your weekend etc., it doesn't quite work for more personal information like your personal feelings about your boss, your spouse, your siblings, and even your parents. You need a place where you can express yourself freely without any repercussions.

And, I liked the way the writer Vaishali Gauba summarized it - "... But don’t let social networking become the one entity that knows everything about you. You can very legitimately demand privacy from a social network in the same way you demand privacy from people. So don’t be an open book, maintain your space and don’t be too quick to post pictures. Who knows — the social network might clash with your professional network, too."

And, believe me, because of these reasons, Anonymous Social Media is truly liberating it. Try it.

M.K.

Anonymous Social Media - Some examples of how people express themselves

When you are able to express yourself freely, you think different.

Here are just a few examples of how people are expressing themselves on SocialNumber.com, the only true anonymous social media site:

There is this girl that is basically the girl of my life....with her I don't have to pretend nothing, and she said she loves me back...but nothing in my life can be this good, she is 200 km away and now he has a boyfriend.....this really sucks, I can't do anything.....


I'm increasingly thinking about a career change. I'm not sure if it's a good idea. It is truly a
huge decision. I've been at a job I love for more than 25 yrs. There comes a time for change in every life.  Is it time for mine?


What happened to the simple fun we used to have? Too much stress for everything...


You wouldn't normally say these things and a lot more on any other social media site. On SocialNumber.com, you don't have to worry about any repercussions so you can truly express yourself about anything.


M.K.

Why Anonymous Social Media is Important

Raised Eyebrows - that's what I get whenever I mention Anonymous Social Media. Why would you want that? Well, it's social media turned upside down. When you connect with people you know on social media you still act the same way as you would in real life - PC (Politically Correct for those of you who live a sheltered life), boring stuff. You can't express yourself freely because you don't know what the repercussions are going to be.

Everyday we hear stories about people losing their jobs, marriages, and relationships because they posted something on their facebook. There is absolutely no privacy and you are being watched every social media moment of your life. So instead of expressing your thougths you are again a prisoner of social restrictions.

Enter anonymous social media. When you know you are anonymous, you can truly express yourself. For example, on SocialNumber.com you are just a number. Your anonymity helps you to be free and say what you want. You can express yourself on your expressions page or join/create a group on any topic and start discussions. You can also connect with other friends based on their interests and completely anonymously.

How are people using their expressions on SocialNumber.com?. A lot different interesting ways... more on this later..

M.K.