Facebook / Inside Higher Ed

Facebook is perhaps one of the more popular "peer to peer" networks currently online. However this article from Inside Higher Ed points out some potential problems college students can face when sharing their academic experiences online.

Here are some points to ponder about Facebook -- be sure to read the entire article to get the full story!

• Facebook sells your information to spammers. This means increased spam to your email accounts and perhaps a greater chance for identity theft.
• Statements made on Facebook can be followed up by University administrators. Last year, three students had to face the University of Mississippi’s judicial system after campus police officers found out they had created a group on the Facebook that pertained to a specific professor.
• Federal officials monitor Facebook. A student at the University of Oklahoma was investigated by the Secret Service after posting a comment about assassinating the president on the Facebook group: “Bush Sucks.”

Also, note that potential employers look at these sites as well and anything you post could impact your career once you graduate.