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MySpace to Offer Spyware for Parents

Posted by samzenpus on from the think-of-the-children dept.

mrspin writes "Following continuing pressure from politicians (and parts of the media), MySpace is planning to offer parents the chance to download software which will monitor aspects of their children's activities on the social networking site. From a business point of view, the move appears to be a highly risky one. The young users of social networking sites are notorious for their lack of loyalty — and history suggests that a change like this could tempt many to abandon MySpace for the 'next cool thing'."

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  1. That's horrible! by Conanymous+Award · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Any parents who respect their children let them enjoy their pr0n in privacy!

  2. Re:As I said to my wife... by aunticrist · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/original/0107/170 2_canadian_murders.html She was 12 too. Something tells me that if he parents knew more about her online interactions they might have been more prepared.