Facebook Privacy

I recently found an article on a new facebook privacy setting. It isn't what you would think of.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/social.media/11/12/facebook.superlogoff/index.html

This article shows exactly how some kids are keeping their facebook pages safe and sound.

It is very simple actually. Instead of logging off every time they are finished online, they deactivate their account.

You see, a facebook account is very difficult to fully delete. If you simply deactivate your account, you can log right back in and you are good to go. During the time you are not logged in however, facebook hides your information, profile page, pictures, essentially everything until you log back in. So basically, your account is in a dormant state but springs to life again once you get back on.

Personally, I have never deactivated my account. I do know several people who have though. They have told me the same things, how facebook opens back up whenever they sign back in. It may be a good idea if you think about it. If you are worried about your privacy, information, or other things being leaked, why not deactivate it until you are ready to log on? After all, facebook will keep it hidden for you until you are ready.

Jordan