Social Networking is revolutionizing the time that we live in. The ability to instantaneousely talk to anyone at any given point, and to meet new people who are miles away, is something new to embrace. This new found ability to keep in touch with family or to get in touch with long lost friends, however, isn't flawless and perfect. With every new technology comes negative aspects. Because of the plethora of information on these social networking websites, one's online privacy can be compromised. Information intended for a friend may go into the hands of a predator. Fortunately, if one is careful and follows safe online practices, many negative consequences can be avoided.