The eCampus blog is dedicated to keeping you informed in all matters of college life and we know that Facebook is a big one. So here’s another Facebook safety tip. According to CNN Tech web spammers have been spreading a fake “dislike” button that has caused issues for many already. Post’s like this one “I just got the Dislike button, so now I can dislike all of your dumb posts lol!!” have been showing up on peoples walls followed by a link that takes you to a fake FB application. The application doesn’t actually allow you to add a dislike button but it does harm your account. It silently spreads the same message to all of your friends leading them into the hoax. The application can also steal your personal information. Facebook seems to have no plan to add a dislike functionality in the near future so be careful when you see anything referring to it. Currently Facebook claims to be trying to block the application but, in case you already downloaded it here’s how to get rid of the application:
- Open the account menu in the top right of the screen and choose application settings. You should be able to disable the application from there.
SeanJohn
I am reading Human Biology
Reports are indicating that Facebook will hit half a billion users sometime this week, making it the largest information network in the world. That means that almost 8.5% of the world has a profile on the social networking giant. Along with worldwide social network domination Facebook has even taken over Hollywood. In the upcoming months The Social Network is hitting theatres starring Jesse Eisenberg of Zombieland and Adventureland as the creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. The movie is about Zuckerberg’s rise to riches and the enemies he made along the way.
Half a billion users is massive, especially for a service that originally required a .edu email address to even create a profile. What this means for college students: We are entering an era where your personal information is more public than ever before. Despite Facebook’s different options for profile security it can still be difficult to make sure you’re totally secured. Check regularly, as Facebook is making changes daily. Protecting your information is super important so stay on top of it.
SeanJohn
I am reading Financial Accounting
eCampus.com has your safety in mind. From our McAfee secure site that passes an intensive daily security scan to our completely VeriSign secured checkout process. But that’s not the end of it, we want you to stay safe when social networking and creating new relationships in college. With that being said I’d like to let you in on a few tricks to watch out for, don’t get duped. We’ve already talked about configuring your privacy settings which will make your profile much secure, so today ill tell you how to screen new friend requests. We know you might not remember last night so here are a few clues to know if he/she is the real deal.
- Check for mutual friends – this is the best way to know because its likely that you met this person through a friend or at a social gathering, so they should have mutual friends of yours that might help you remember.
- Look for pictures – in this day and age people often keep pictures private but if there aren’t any it’s quite likely that you’re looking at a ghost profile or some kind of a prank. Don’t let your friends get you.
- Is the person too Hott for you?? – No offense but if Megan Fox friends you it’s probably not real, we all have goals but lets be realistic.
- The final and most important thing to watch out for is The FACEBOOK CROP – This evil maneuver has been used since the days of MySpace. You’ve seen it, were naming it. Here are the warning signs to look for:
- -Every picture is neck/cleavage up
- -The chin is usually extended to hide an unsightly double chin
- -Kissy face, the kissy face brings the cheeks in for another illusion of slimness
- -Lookout for Photoshop effects on the picture, its just another way to hide who they really are
-Watch out for funny camera angles, check out this hilarious video for some insight into “The Angles” The Myspace Movie
Still not sure what your doing try Facebook: The Missing Manual
SeanJohn
I’m reading Art History
Social networking has changed the way we do things in a lot of ways. For college students it has allowed us to become more connected to each other and all of the things we love and are important to us. Being able to be a fan of Lance Armstrong or join a Facebook group dedicated to the Ohio State Quidditch League is just the tip of the iceberg. Social networking is growing fast and people know we love it. The newest generation of these social networking sites tailored to college students attempt to connect students directly with universities and scholarship contacts. Here are a few sites I found that will help you with the college selection process or maybe even connect you to a scholarship.
Zinch.com- Students create a Facebook-like profile that the site uses to connect you to colleges and scholarships. This site also allows students to connect with students to help with the stressful process
MeritAid.com – This site is similar to Zinch in that it will match you up with schools and scholarships that fit your profile. They also offer a free e-book called 20 Insider Strategies to Save Money on College NOW
Cappex.com – Similar again to the 2 mentioned above, it’s all about connecting. Applying for scholarships is just a simple click, no essays. They also have an interesting item that they call the “what are my chances?” Calculator. This allows you to instantly know a good estimate of your chances of gaining admission at your chosen school.
Instead of telling you to choose a certain one of these three, I would recommend using all of them. Simply put, the more the better. Get your name out and apply for free money, the hard work will pay off. eCampus.com also has some great college search reference books, check out the Princeton Review’s Best 371 Colleges
SeanJohn
I’m reading Contemporary Marketing
