Facebook Revealed

Facebook Revealed

Updated: February 02, 2012

With more than 500 million users (there are a little more than 300 million people living in the United States), Facebook is far and away the largest social networking site out there. Channel One is on it, you're on it, your mom is probably on it.

But how much do you really know about how they control your information? Could what you're saying online get you into trouble in the real world?

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Quiz: Facebook Revealed

The truth about your favorite website.

 
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Video: Facebook IPO

What "going public" means for the social network.

 
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Video: Your Online Identity

Do you make your life sound better than it actually is?

 
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Video: Facebook Rules

Should students and teachers be connected on social networking sites?

 
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Video: Smart Phone or Spy Phone?

Do you know who is sharing your info?

 
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Tips for a Safer Facebook

A few easy ways to stay safe online!

 
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Video: Facebook Envy

New studies are showing that teens can start to feel bad over social networking.

 
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Video: Facebook Privacy Revisited

The company now admits it allowed apps to collect user data.

 
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Video: Facebook About Face

Easier privacy controls are coming.

 
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Video: Facebook Privacy Settings

Is something really private when it's online?

 
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Video: Think Before You Post?

Should these teens be more careful or is it none of the school's business?

 
 


 

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