I’m not much of a fan of social networking (it shows, doesn’t it?), but since it’s a very useful tool these days, it has come to be a necessity for the connected individual. And I’m not talking about personal networks only, but also social networks that focus on professionals and more serious stuff.

However, I’m not denying that social networks that cater to personal matters are big. And for these, it’s mostly the younger demographic that perhaps comprises bulk of the membership. Considering that we old people are busier with real world matters like work, moneymaking and making our spouses happy, it’s our kids and their friends who love to play around with MySpace, Friendster, and other social networks out there.

If you have kids, better make sure they’re safe. Here are some useful tips for social network safety that joemanna.com shares. In a nutshell, it lists what you have to do to avoid being victimized by online predators and scammers. It’s important to keep one’s privacy while online, and this would usually entail being very selective with online “friends,” and being mindful of the information that you might disclose online.

And then there are those people who are probably mature enough, but who aren’t really familiar with the workings of the Internet (especially the dangers). These are the same people who reply to 419 scams, give their passwords to phishers and order fake viagra online. They might also have MySpace profiles, and therefore need this advice, too.

Be careful — Social Networking is a double-edged sword. It’s okay to have fun and connect with other people on social networks, but just be alert to the fact that criminals may prey on others. Take precautions to prevent possible negative outcomes.

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