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I'm Just Going To Delete My Account

Lesson 7 Key Conversation I'm Just Going To Delete My Account

Tom: Everyone's commenting on my status update today. I got checked-in at the bar and tagged in a photo last night without my approval. Ugh. My mom's on here and my boss, too. I can't stand it when people put up embarrassing stuff like that.

Ed: You know you can change your privacy settings so no one can post stuff without your approval, right? Just click here. Personally, I think it's a necessary evil. This's the best way for me to stay in the loop with family and friends.

Tom: Aren't you afraid of your personal information being all over the Internet, though? I'm sure they're selling all our information to businesses.

Ed: Nah, I'm pretty careful about what I put out there. Besides, why would anyone be interested in me? I'm just an average Joe. Also, I'm very careful about who I connect to. I even use a pseudonym instead of my real name. Here, take a look at my page.

课后问题

1. Do you think it is a good idea to connect with people from your office on social networks?

2. Is there enough privacy on the social networks you are familiar with?