Interesting AU Action

So I was looking through AU Today and found an interesting article through the Office of Campus life- called Saving Face.


http://www.american.edu/ocl/vp/facebook.html
Here is an excerpt:



Here are some Face-saving Tips for reaping the benefits and avoiding the dangers associated with electronic social networking:

1. Don't expect privacy on social networking sites. Even "secure" sites can be hacked easily, so information you post is essentially available to the public - even if that was not your intention.
2. Discourage hackers. Create complex alphanumeric passwords, and make sure that they are unrelated to any of the information you have posted (i.e., your birthday).
3. Keep your identity as safe as possible: for example, to adjust your privacy setting on Facebook go to http://stedwards.facebook.com/privacy.php
4. Consider posting only information that is already available in the public domain when you create your personal profile.
5. Post general information rather than specific details, such as
* Birthday - September 19 (no year)
* Address - Washington, DC (no street address or residence hall & room #)
* Phone number - omit
6. Consider the image your postings project. What would a prospective employer think of you? A scholarship awards committee? De-tag or remove inappropriate pictures of yourself.
7. Watch what you say and post about others. False statements can subject you to charges of defamation or libel; photos posted without someone's knowledge 'and consent can be construed as an "invasion of privacy." Generally, follow the "Golden Rule" - Treat others as you want to be treated.
8. Use Facebook in moderation. Don't substitute the virtual world for the real world.

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The last one, 8, was the one I found striking. I couldn't help but think of our last few classes. "RL is just another window", the whole thing about China and "addictions". What do you guys think?