MySpace Agrees to New Safety Measures
By Clare Trapasso, Associated Press Writer
MySpace Agrees to Adopt Safety Measures to Protect Young Users From Online Child Predators NEW YORK (AP) — Under mounting pressure from law enforcement and parents, MySpace agreed Monday to take steps to protect youngsters from online sexual predators and bullies, including searching for ways to better verify users’ ages.
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Corra believes there are so many loopholes that a predator might slip through, no system will assure the protection of the children. While Corra does not advocate legislation that would mandate background searches, requiring members to supply their names, dates of birth and their social security numbers may go a long way in filtering predators.
Younger people aren’t the only ones in jeopardy on social websites. Women, especially professional women of means, are particular prey for the unsavory. For women suspicious of their new suitors, Corra offers the comprehensive background check as well as the criminal report.
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