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How private is your SM?

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FruitfulMi · 27/05/2024 17:16

Asking as I've recently been subject to (ongoing) stalking and harassment. Even more so if you have DC, I urge you to review your online privacy.

Always trust your gut instinct.

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OhBumBags · 27/05/2024 17:18

I only have Facebook and it can only be viewed by those on my small friend list.

I've never put photos of my children on there, as I don't think anyone has the right to publish photos of anyone else without their informed permission.

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FruitfulMi · 27/05/2024 17:33

There are predatory men on there who go to great lengths to not come across that way.
Stay vigilant.

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flyingwingsabove · 27/05/2024 17:36

Insta and TT are both stand alone accounts not linked to my proper email or any other social media. Generic profile pictures too.

I have tight settings on Facebook. Don’t post the DC, never post from holiday/check in at the airport etc. I hope I am difficult to find but you never know.

Edited to add, hope you’re ok OP. Can you say what’s happened to you?

MinervaMcGonagallsCat · 27/05/2024 17:41

Facebook - very. I only have real friends and family.

LinkedIn - not at all I use it for work, have thousands of followers - but only post professionally.

I don't use anything else.

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FruitfulMi · 27/05/2024 17:51

flyingwingsabove · 27/05/2024 17:36

Insta and TT are both stand alone accounts not linked to my proper email or any other social media. Generic profile pictures too.

I have tight settings on Facebook. Don’t post the DC, never post from holiday/check in at the airport etc. I hope I am difficult to find but you never know.

Edited to add, hope you’re ok OP. Can you say what’s happened to you?

Edited

I'm okay, just a bit unnerved. Can't say what's happened/happening, but safe to say my personal boundaries are at an all time high.

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xxSideshowAuntSallyxx · 27/05/2024 18:12

Facebook and Instagram I only accept friend requests from people I know (now if Owen Farrell sent a friend request I'd accept 😂). Rarely post holiday photos until after (the upload speed is atrocious in hotels). No number or address is visible anywhere.

LinkedIn is different as that's for professional networking and even then usually I've got people in common. But even with that they can only contact me via LinkedIn.

vipersnest1 · 27/05/2024 18:17

My SM is screwed up tighter than a gnat's arse due to my job. I like it that way - all of the people who I'm FB friends with are people I know in person.
My messenger settings mean that no-one can message me unless I message them first too.

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FruitfulMi · 27/05/2024 18:48

The problem is is that platforms regularly change privacy settings and thresholds.

I'm quite shocked by the number of fully public profiles with pics of DC and personal info. 😳

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FlyingCupsGalore · 03/06/2024 23:11

I don’t have social media and haven’t had for a while now!

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 03/06/2024 23:12

100% as I dont have one

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