How to Avoid Predators on Myspace

Most Myspace users think that they're safe in their cocoon of cyber-anonymity. I once thought that too, until one random creep turned into a cyber-stalker, and then a real-life stalker. Several police reports and a restraining order later, I have a new level of paranoia and respect for the dangers of personal page sites like Myspace.

The human organism is nothing if not predictable. As are the human organs. Being a female of the human species, or of most any species for that matter, carries a certain peculiarity; Being wanted. The modern order has done an amazing job at crushing out the inherent inappropriate behavior of most men, at least in normal life. But then throw everyone into a magic realm of safe anonymity and what do you get?

The Myspace meat-market.

Here, the fellas feel free to actualize their purely natural, yet socially inappropriate nature, that is- To hit on every girl they meet. - "hey you! wanna breed! -no..." ... "hey you, what about you"... "no, okay- you then!"... not that's there's anything wrong with it... but when you're on this side of it, it can get a little old.

If you are an attractive girl, and you post your real picture on myspace, you will get attention from men. Some are entirely harmless, extending only the most polite greeting in hopes of impressing you with their easygoing nature. Unfortunately, mixed in to the mess are hundred of thousands, if not millions of creeps, weirdos, and predators; the kind who will find you in real life.

Setting your profile to private ensures that no random unknowns will be messaging you. Unfortunately it cuts you off from the intricacies of the social mayhem, the true beauty of myspace. For those braving the public domain, there are a few simple steps to avoid head-bashing hassles and dangerous escalating situations with creeps.

The first thing to do, or rather, not to do, is don't paint a target on yourself. in other words,don't post that bra and panties shot on your profile. Sure it's not that sexy, and it was an inside joke that your friends appreciate, but someone, somewhere will get the wrong idea and harass you.